I am writing to support the reelection of Dan Sayre as the Kennebunk and West Kennebunk representative to the State House. I have known Dan for almost 10 years and find him to be a thoughtful and wise voice for diverse groups. He is an educator, a small businessman, and he’s not afraid to learn […]

I’m a 29-year-old non-binary Mainer, and I believe in church. White Christian nationalism and evangelical ideology have taken hold in this country while progressive people of faith have remained quiet. Embarrassed to lead with the language of faith, which has been co-opted by those who preach hatred, we work for justice in the secular sphere […]

A letter writer recently wrote that the Portland City Council was a role model for the nation for its decision to divest from companies doing business with Israel. I have lived in Portland for over 30 years, and I can’t say I agree with that assessment. I have found this specific council short-sighted and divisive […]

I have a friend who recently told me that Kamala Harris is not green enough for him, and that he would, therefore, be voting for the Green Party candidate. I asked him if he felt Donald Trump was green enough. He laughed derisively. I told him that any Green vote, not for Harris, was essentially […]

Let’s hear it for Messrs. Michael Brennan (“A lot done for education in Maine; a lot more to do“) and Sen. Tim Nangle (“We cannot fail the children of Maine any longer“) for their excellent and timely opinions in the Oct. 8 Press Herald, both addressing the immediate need for qualified and proper child care. […]

Everyone is concerned that their new tax bill increased this year. The city blames the value of homes in our neighborhoods as well as the state law on mandating revaluation. But they forget the third component, which is city spending (budget). It’s very interesting that a couple of weeks before the tax increases were published […]

When voting in this year’s local, as well as state/national elections, remember the two most important qualities possessed by any candidate seeking public office: their belief system (moral compass) and their political affiliation. Why? It appears that a majority of MAGA/Republican Party candidates believe in: the “Big Lie”; that COVID-19 was a hoax; the Jan. […]

I’m writing to endorse Atiim Boykin for Portland’s District 2 City Council representative. Atiim will bring a fresh perspective and a unique skill set to the City Council. He has more than 20 years of experience in mental health and social services. He’s committed to equity, listening deeply and working collaboratively. Atiim also understands the […]