At a time when tech billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly donating a fortune to influence the presidential election to his own tastes, I find inspiration in tech news that, in my view, has a positive impact on everyday working people. In Maryland, the workers at the first unionized Apple Store in the country also became […]
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Letter: Biddeford needs more supportive youth spaces
Being a teen in Biddeford varies for everyone. For me, it means participating in theatre, working hard for good grades, interning and taking every opportunity available. This summer, I interned at Heart of Biddeford through Jobs for Maine Graduates. As part of my internship, I created a survey to gather youth opinions on what should […]
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Letter: We have to invest more in space technology
One story that has not received much press coverage recently is the travails of the ill-fated Boeing Starliner. As a former NASA employee, reading about the problems of a Starliner return trip to earth for astronauts Wilmore and Williams is very disconcerting. I am reminded of the title of a 1960s TV show, “Lost In […]
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Letter: Portland fortunate to have people concerned about homelessness
If our city continues to allow growth, not to include the hundreds of people who just want to have a roof over their heads, then it’s time for new leadership.
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Letter: When it comes to symbolism, context matters
I found an op-ed of Aug. 6 to be very misleading (“Opinion: From da Vinci to the Liberty Bell, symbols still matter”). The bell referenced by the writer was indeed a replica of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia but the bell itself, known as the Freedom Bell, is located in Washington, D.C. There was no […]
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Letter: A thought on housing and a thought on solar power
Schools and housing are constantly in the news – let’s connect them. If every school had a few studio/efficiency apartments attached, when the student population increases, close off the kitchens and the unit becomes a classroom. Then, when the student population decreases, rent the apartments out for income and housing. This could be a win-win […]
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Letter: Rep. Golden’s negativity on EVs shows poor judgment
Protecting the world we all live in is not a partisan issue, it is a human issue.
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Letter: When a mannequin sounds pretty good
In a July 27 letter to the editor, the writer quotes Donald Trump, who said, “Democrats, ‘would vote for a mannequin or a dead man,’ if that’s who the party nominated.” I submit that even if the Democrats voted for both a mannequin and a dead man, they would do far – I repeat – […]
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Letter: Newspapers should neutralize headlines
The Aug. 8 letter, written by Jennifer Morris of South Portland regarding the media’s spin, was right on. I would love to see my Portland Press Herald become a better newspaper than most. Begin by exploring both sides of an issue and neutralizing those headlines. Joyce Stowe York
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Letter: Prioritize affordable housing over other development
Recently, two articles in the Press Herald are foremost on my mind. The first: “As hotel development looms, city aims for year round tourism” (Aug. 7, 2024). Seven-hundred-and-fifty hotel rooms are currently accepted for development and 400 more are “in the works” for future development, a total of 1,150 rooms. Portland already has an abundance […]