Never in my 71 years have I felt such sadness and shame. While being a citizen of our amazing country — with its big heart for needy people, here and globally, which makes me honored to be an American — my own heart is breaking. It’s broken, sad and shamed. President Eisenhower warned us with […]
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Data centers don’t belong in Maine | Letter
Yes, we have lots of land. No, this isn’t the best use for it.
Police calls to Portland Public Library address the symptoms, not the disorder | Letter
When it comes to the dependence of the homeless on the library, the city is being reactive, not proactive.
Cut down on birdseed, cut down on ticks | Letter
Tempting as it is to serve a spring banquet, let the birds do their job.
I’m homeless, not hopeless | Letter
My partner Adam and I have, throughout our nearly two years together, faced incredible adversity. We’re homeless. Situations where some people may have, given up or succumbed to depression and become destitute. However, through our love for each other and our companionship, a healthy level of individual self-respect, our spirituality and the occasional kindness of others, we […]
I’m donating my $300 relief check to Graham Platner | Letter
Platner should find my donation helpful on his trips around Maine.
‘No Kings’ makes way for Janet Mills | Letter
The governor knows how to stand up to bullies, something Maine needs in the U.S. Senate.
Susan Collins was right about President Trump | Letter
“… there will be no ‘new’ Donald Trump.”
End this immoral war on Iran | Letter
Congress needs to work to stop the conflict in every way it can.