Mainers are independent and resilient. We like to take care of ourselves; we don’t want to rely on government to do things for us. I guess that’s why Central Maine Power’s ads call the Pine Tree Power plan “a government takeover.” CMP is trying to push our “anti-government” button in order to stay in power […]
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Letter to the editor: We have strategies to reduce gun suicides – let’s use them
The recent suicide inside Maine Military Supply in Holden is tragic on so many levels. In my view, it reflects a disturbing culture where some politicians would rather protect guns than lives. We may never know the circumstances or reasons for this woman’s choice to take her life in a store that boasts it is […]
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Letter to the editor: Republicans should replace the House speaker
The goal is to put in Kevin McCarthy’s seat a moderate who would reach across the aisle and seek consensus on a deal to continue funding the government.
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Letter to the editor: Past time to rein in the Supreme Court
Ethics rules, term limits and a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United are ways to tip the balance back in favor of the American people.
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Letter to the editor: Anti-hate rallies in Freeport no replacement for policing
I recently submitted a letter to Freeport town councilors and the town manager after reading an article about the planned Freeport anti-hate rally and their saying: “This is not who we are.” Respectfully, I beg to differ. This is who we are. Rallies against racism are nice. A reward of $1,000-plus to find the offending […]
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Letter to the editor: Sale of Brunswick’s old fire station requires more scrutiny
The Brunswick Town Council would like to essentially give away the old Central Fire station to a Portland developer and a local politician. Developers Collaborative and Moderation Brewing submitted the only bid. How long was the bidding process, and how was this bidding process advertised? Brunswick taxpayers were shocked by the recent revaluation of their […]
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Letter to the editor: Vote ‘yes’ on Maine’s Question 3, ‘no’ on Question 1
There are many arguments for and against Question 3, but the arguments against are supported by a campaign of over $27.4 million, which should in itself raise some skeptical eyebrows. The clincher for me as a longtime Maine ratepayer boils down to this: I have much more faith in Maine citizens being elected to a […]
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Letter to the editor: Maine sentencing disparities should stir questions
I expect I’m not alone in being exasperated when I read Sept. 19 that Ronald Harding received a six-year sentence as a result of his son’s “inflicted injuries,” while Paul DeForest received a 32-year sentence for killing his girlfriend. While Harding received a six-year sentence, Shawna Gatto was given 50 years in 2019 for killing […]
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Letter to the editor: Portland City Council campaign coverage lacking
Considering that three seats are up for election in Maine’s largest city, readers deserve more information.
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Letter to the editor: Actual cost of Pine Tree Power doesn’t add up to savings
As I read the morning paper, scroll through the internet and punch some numbers into my calculator, I can’t figure out how the proposed financing plan for Pine Tree Power will benefit consumers. Based on the estimated price for the two utilities ($13.5 billion), and the current interest rates for municipal bonds (about 3%), the […]