letter to the editor

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August 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Newspaper overlooks celebration of Portland-Shinagawa partnership

I am disappointed with the Portland Press Herald for not covering the July 16-18 celebration of the 35th anniversary of Portland’s sister-city relationship with Shinagawa, Japan. What’s the point of having a sister-city relationship if the newspaper doesn’t feel that it is newsworthy enough to cover? On our 30th anniversary, when our delegation traveled to […]
Published
August 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Improvements are drawing students to Portland High

The choice of PHS is linked as much to the school's solid academic, athletic and co-curricular offerings as it is to Deering's perceived shortcomings.
Published
August 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Support candidates who will restrict sale of assault weapons

In April, less than one month after a shooting at a mosque killed 51 people, the New Zealand Parliament banned military-style and most semi-automatic weapons. By a vote of 119 to 1. Because it was the right thing to do. In 2019, to date, according to the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive, 273 people in the […]
Published
August 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Have we had enough yet?

It's time not only to pass strong gun control laws but also to 'denounce anyone who fosters terrorism ... even if that individual is the president.'
Published
August 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Deny car registration to people with unpaid property taxes

On behalf of 25 other signers, I’m writing regarding unpaid property taxes, which are killing municipalities. Some states have a law where if your property taxes are not up to date, then you are not allowed to register a vehicle. What a novel idea! Maine should consider this law, as it makes homeowners pay for […]

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August 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Yarmouth officials forgo chance to aid needy, but local helpers are showing up

On July 30, an article ran headlined “Yarmouth council rejects aid for asylum-seekers.” I spoke at the council meeting and was truly disappointed in this decision by our town councilors. In a 4-3 vote July 25, where basic facts were distorted, Yarmouth lost the opportunity to join with the helpers. Our property taxes are high […]
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August 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: 2020 hopeful Inslee’s strong climate message merits greater media focus

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee, especially when wearing his new glasses, looks like Clark Kent. He has been in two Democratic debates and has been well spoken and on point. Climate change is his focus and, as he clearly explains, is the central issue of our time. He is well versed and articulate on other […]
Published
August 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Reporting on Maine recovery advocate’s arrest perpetuates stigma

A recent news story suggests that those who use drugs are criminals rather than people with a disease.
Published
August 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Enrollment shift doesn’t negate Deering’s many pluses, superintendent says

I’m writing in response to an Aug. 3 Portland Press Herald article about a shift in enrollment away from Deering High School. High school enrollment numbers fluctuate annually because we allow students to choose which high school to attend, but notably fewer ninth-graders have chosen Deering this fall. Portland’s public high schools offer a learning […]
Published
August 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: In Portland, loss of concert revenue is bigger issue than noise

Portland residents are complaining about Rock Row concerts in Westbrook. The concerts are only held for two hours every two weeks. Buy some earmuffs! What Portland residents should be complaining about is losing the concerts that were performed on the Maine State Pier and losing the huge amount of revenue that those concerts generated. Ed […]

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