Thomas Ewig’s Dec. 14 letter to the editor (“Capitalism will save us in the end”) would have us believe that capitalism lifts all boats. History teaches a different story. Over the past 50 years, what Lincoln called “the government of the people, by the people, and for the people” has been hijacked by the wealthy […]
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Portland should bring back school resource officers | Letter
Why are some people so opposed to this program?
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We need to take a stand against animal abuse in the cosmetics industry | Letter
Our beauty routines are making animals suffer. Every year, countless rabbits, mice and dogs are subjected to toxic chemical tests so companies can sell new makeup products. These animals are burned, poisoned or blinded, then discarded when no longer “useful.” This cruelty continues even though safe, effective, non-animal testing alternatives already exist. We cannot pretend […]
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We should thank Somali Americans, not disparage them | Letter
I was shocked and angered by President Trump’s remarks about Somali Americans. We are fortunate to have Somalis in Maine. They are industrious, hard-working and have added much to the communities where they have settled. In August 2010, the Lewiston Sun Journal reported that Somali entrepreneurs had reinvigorated downtown Lewiston by opening dozens of shops […]
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Rooftop solar on public buildings is an opportunity for Portland | Letter
As reported in the Dec. 1 issue of the Portland Press Herald, “Maine is lagging on key climate targets.” Our state is currently not making sufficient progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With recent cuts to incentives and resources from the federal government, we can no longer depend on federal support to address climate change […]
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USPS is letting Portland down | Letter
I live on Mayfield Street in Portland, where residents have experienced inconsistent and unreliable mail service since early September. It is now late December, and despite repeated outreach, there has been no clear resolution, timeline or formal communication from the U.S. Postal Service. Beginning in early September, deliveries were missed for multiple days at a […]
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While we’re renaming everything … | Letter
With President Trump’s renaming of the Kennedy Center, renovating/rebuilding the White House and new plans to erect a triumphal arch, the administration should consider renaming the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., would become “Donald’s City.” Some people may simply call it Trumpsville, recalling the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” in which George Bailey sees what […]
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Columnist’s Supreme Court analysis was spot-on | Letter
Kudos on Douglas Rooks’ Dec. 18 column, “Trump is not the only threat to the Constitution —look at SCOTUS.” His analysis of the Supreme Court was spot-on. The Roberts court has shown a consistent use of the “shadow docket” to allow executive orders to go through without any question and has ruled in favor of […]
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Coalition-builder Pingree is the governor Maine needs | Letter
The former state legislator is the right leader for this moment.
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Unwanted sass from E-ZPass | Letter
I’m writing about the rather insulting letter I received from E-ZPass customer service today, specifically, the sentence that reads, “At this time, we request that you immediately refrain from evading tolls, and reimburse the outstanding toll amount of $_.__.” The letter implies that the Maine Turnpike Authority is accusing me of stealing from them, when […]