As an addiction counselor, a person in long-term recovery, and an advocate for those still suffering from addiction, I am voting for Democrat Sara Gideon for U.S. Senate. I met Sara at a recovery rally four years ago and I sensed right away that she “got it.” She understood the devastating toll that addiction takes […]
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Letter to the editor: Branch will work with everyone in Senate District 19
Why am I voting for Democrat Katey Branch for Maine Senate in District 19? I am an independent, and I have never endorsed a candidate before, but I feel strongly that Katey will represent our district in a way that we can all be proud of. Her commitment to a strong, local and sustainable economy […]
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Letter to the Editor: Use science as a guide to fight COVID
As our community looks to reopen schools and get people back into the office, it’s critical that we trust science and public health experts when making our decisions. Maine is fortunate that our leaders have based policies around COVID-19 on science, and the results are clear. Our state has one of the lowest infection rates […]
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Letter to the Editor: Youths should fight to reclaim local control
COVID has given us an opportunity to think about what is essential. Grocery stores, gas stations and hospitals are some clear examples of the “essential.” Observing the ineptitude of our country, once a global leader in democratic politics, in failing to respond to COVID makes me think about how business as usual in general has […]
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Letter to the Editor: Shaw’s should enforce mask rules
I am concerned over the indifference displayed by Shaw’s supermarkets of the seriousness of the current pandemic facing all of us and especially toward their customers. While shopping at Shaw’s Mill Creek in South Portland last Saturday morning, I saw that a gentleman in front of me at the checkout counter was not wearing a […]
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Letter to the Editor: Land trust’s plan would ease Portland’s housing crunch
The crisis of affordable housing in Portland has worsened. Portland needs affordable housing for all levels of income. One of the options to alleviate this dire situation is a proposal before the Portland Economic Development Committee. This proposal, put forth by the Greater Portland Community Land Trust will be the first step in creating affordable […]
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Letter to the Editor: Our democracy needs a functioning postal service
Urgent action is required in order to effectively address this matter.
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Letter to the editor: Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘Progressive’ ethos could benefit U.S. now
Recently a statue of Teddy Roosevelt was scheduled to be removed from the entrance of the American Museum of Natural History. It dawned on me that another president like him might be what this country needs! He was an imperialist and a warmonger. Unknowingly Roosevelt also set the stage for Pearl Harbor by giving Japan […]
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Letter to the editor: Collins takes undeserved vacation as Mainers struggle
Sen. Susan Collins seems to think that she has defeated COVID-19. The economic crisis caused by the pandemic is far from over, and yet Sen. Collins has checked out on vacation without bothering to pass an additional relief bill. The Paycheck Protection Program undoubtedly saved countless jobs here in Maine, but it was not the […]
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Letter to the editor: Anti-Mills signs, stickers can make their point without profanity
OK, enough is enough! I am writing this letter to the editor because I am distressed with the yard signs and window and bumper stickers that I have been seeing over the summer in the midcoast. I am a liberal Democrat and suffered through eight years of Paul LePage. I even applied bumper stickers to […]