Some time ago my family wanted to open a new restaurant in Longfellow Square, and applied for a City Façade Grant to spruce things up. To our surprise the city said the official business district ended at Congress Square and we were not eligible. So we turned to our friend and neighbor Herb Adams in […]
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Letter: Vote Tepler for Maine Senate
I am writing this letter in support of Denise Tepler for Maine Senate representative for Sagadahoc County and Dresden. Denise has a strong political background as she served Topsham in the State House. There are many things I hold dear and I find Denise feels the same way: rights for women and children, supporting abortion, […]
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Letter: Support Abbott for reelection to Yarmouth Town Council
I wholeheartedly endorse Heather Abbott for re-election to the Yarmouth Town Council on June 11. Heather’s unwavering commitment and inclusive approach have significantly contributed to our community’s progress on important issues like affordable housing and passing a climate action plan. I especially appreciate Heather’s support on an issue that is near to my heart: restoring […]
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Letter: The art of consideration and compromise
I write to commend the Portland City Council for listening thoughtfully to both the Portland Museum of Art and Greater Portland Landmarks and making a decision based on what it believes is in the best long-term interest of Portland. The PMA and GPL made compelling arguments for their positions, and neither deserves to be vilified […]
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Letter: Support fair Social Security deductions
In response to the May 23 letter to the editor “Taking more from high earners is theft,” I wish to clarify how the “left” feels about how Social Security is taken from workers’ earnings. Currently, 6.2% of earnings are paid into Social Security from our wages, with a capped amount of wages at this time […]
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Letter: PMA abandons values if demolition goes forward
The City Council vote that allows the demolition of 142 Free St. undermines the meaning of historic preservation.
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Letter: Only one reasonable choice for president
For those who are dismayed by the choices available in the coming presidential election, I would suggest there is only one reasonable choice: Joe Biden. Yes, he is old, and for some, too much of a centrist, not progressive enough. For others, he is too liberal. But what are the alternatives? Donald Trump? It should […]
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Letter: Ask the wealthy to pay their fair share
In response to the opinion presented by a in a recent letter, (“Taking more from high earners is theft,” May 23), nobody is proposing to steal higher earners’ income. Those of us not lucky, fortunate or born into wealth to earn more than $168,000 per year pay 6.2% on all of our income to support […]
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Letter: Portland’s new bishop will be assessed on his actions
An agenda and a set of actions for the episcopate will show where Maine’s new bishop places his priorities.
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Letter: Consider what Republicans are saying – and vote Democratic
People should listen to what the Republicans are saying: that the only fair election is one they win. Admittedly, they don’t usually say it quite that clearly. What they say is that they will recognize fair elections. However, since they still don’t accept the 2020 presidential election, even though they haven’t been able to provide […]