Letters
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PublishedJuly 4, 2020
Letter to the editor: Carney’s values, experience right for District 29
Anne Carney is truly the only candidate for the Maine Senate in the Democratic primary in District 29 (Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Higgins Beach) who has a decades-long, consistent, lived expression of the values and experience that we desperately need during the current health, employment and education crises, as well as the planning of Maine’s […]
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PublishedJuly 4, 2020
Letter to the editor: Grant is the school advocate Portland needs in Augusta
Portland Public Schools face challenges and opportunities that are unique in our state. Because of this, we need a strong representative in Augusta who will fight for our district and its students. As former Maine Democratic Party chair and father of two daughters in our public schools, Ben Grant has the professional and personal experience […]
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PublishedJuly 4, 2020
Letter to the editor: Violette the only choice for District 35
Westbrook is poised to elect a representative to fill the vacancy left by the unexpected and sad passing of our friend Ann Peoples. When it comes to knowledge, experience, implementation and negotiation, James Violette is the most experienced candidate in the July 14 Democratic primary. He has always fought for the taxpayer, fought for the […]
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PublishedJuly 4, 2020
Letter to the editor: Crockett understands District 43’s needs
On July 14, please join me in supporting incumbent Ed Crockett in the Democratic primary for Maine House District 43, which covers North Deering and a portion of Falmouth. Ed is a longtime friend and neighbor who grew up and raised his family in Portland, and he very much understands the needs of our district. […]
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PublishedJuly 4, 2020
Letter to the editor: ‘Spirit of ’76’ fueled founding of Maine’s first labor party
Drawing upon the Revolutionary heritage of freedom and equality, Mainers convened on Independence Day in 1831 to craft a workers’ political ticket.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2020
Letter to the editor: There’s a sound case for protecting right whales
Despite Gov. Mills’ claims, proponents of seasonal regulations for some lobster fishing areas have science on their side.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2020
Letter to the editor: Older adults across Maine need internet access – support Question 1
High-speed internet is a must for older adults across Maine. I am an older Saco resident and coordinator of Age Friendly Saco’s Technology Helpers Program, which helps older adults expand their knowledge and use of technology. Because I have internet, I feel safer in my home. Through Alexa and digital devices, I can see visitors […]
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PublishedJuly 3, 2020
Letter to the editor: Officers’ removal from Portland schools an uninformed decision
I am so disappointed in the vote by the Portland board of education to remove the police/security officers from Portland and Deering high schools. Instantaneous decisions like this are very dangerous. Have they done their homework? The police are under fire because they are not trained properly in today’s world and because, like any large […]
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PublishedJuly 3, 2020
Letter to the editor: Stop hate for profit – boycott Facebook ads
I was recently thrilled to learn that the NAACP, the Anti-Defamation League, Color of Change and a host of other organizations took a clear stand and called for a boycott of Facebook advertising. For years, Facebook has been a platform for white supremacists to propagate hate, and spread racism and anti-Semitism. The #StopHateForProfit Movement asks […]
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PublishedJuly 2, 2020
Letter to the editor: Hydropower’s environmental, societal costs too high
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