Edgar Allen Beem seems to think my property is his property by using the government to force me to give up my pay check in the form of taxes for social engineering policy that historically has been proven not to work. His position that we pool our resources is a communist idea. Insurance is a […]
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Letter: It's time to start disarming these missiles
I watched with great concern the “Who’s Minding the Nukes?” story on “60 Minutes” on April 27. I learned that we have 450 nuclear-armed missiles in underground silos around the country on hair-trigger alert. If any were ever fired by accident, there is no way we could recall or disarm them. There have been several […]
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Botched execution changes few minds
The bungled execution in Oklahoma is unlikely to sway politicians’ views about capital punishment.
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Letter to the editor: MaineCare veto a moral issue of withholding aid
Every major faith includes the admonition to take care of those who suffer in ways that can be aided. Humanists share this core belief. Those of faith, along with their humanist neighbors, also believe that we have been given brains and the freedom to choose ways of providing this care when we can. Willfully withholding […]
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Letter to the editor: It’s unconscionable to label all uninsured as ‘shiftless’
Unfortunately, there are those, including our governor, who feel that expanding Medicaid is against the wishes of the majority. The misguided think that those with insurance shouldn’t have to pay for those without. What do they think happens when those without go to the emergency room for medical services? The state pays. Many people are […]
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UPDATE: Maine high court Justice Levy of Portland 'thrilled, honored' to join federal bench
PORTLAND — After a seven-month confirmation process that culminated with strong U.S. Senate support for his nomination to the U.S. District Court, Judge Jon D. Levy said he is eager to shift from the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to the federal bench. “I am both thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to serve as […]
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Garbage to Garden organizes Portland cleanup day
PORTLAND — A volunteer citywide cleanup organized by organic waste hauler Garbage to Garden will begin with a 9:30 a.m. rally Saturday in Monument Square. Businesses and organizations including Local Flames, Rising Tide Brewery, Allagash Brewing Co., Rosemont Neighborhood Association, East Bayside Neighborhood Association, Reiche School, Wayside Food Programs, Local Muscle, and Maine Roller Derby […]
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Portland, South Portland to share nearly $460K mobile command center
PORTLAND — City councilors entering City Hall for Monday’s meeting got an up-close view of almost $500,000 in new law enforcement and emergency equipment. Police Chief Michael Sauschuck, Fire Chief Jerome LaMoria and their South Portland counterparts, Police Chief Ed Googins and Fire Chief Kevin Guimond, greeted the councilors and other visitors outside a new […]
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Marshall, Ryan endow McAuley scholarship
PORTLAND — A former standout high school athlete from Falmouth and her NFL quarterback husband have established a $125,000 scholarship endowment at Catherine McAuley High School. Sarah Marshall Ryan and her husband, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, established the endowment to provide “assistance to young women seeking a McAuley education,” according to an announcement Monday […]
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Portland council accepts school budget with 2.5% tax hike
PORTLAND — City residents have one more opportunity to weigh in on the $101.6 million fiscal year 2015 education budget. The City Council will hear public comment and take a final vote at its Monday, May 5 meeting, after the budget was accepted in its first council reading Monday night. “We feel strongly this is […]