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    October 31, 2019

    Letter to the Editor: How would a straw from Portland get in the ocean?

    The question I have is this: I thought the trash from Portland goes to Westbrook, where it is burned then turned into energy. I’d like to know how any straws can get into the ocean when that same trash is turned into energy? Portland’s ban on straws isn’t doing anything to save the planet and […]

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    October 31, 2019

    Letter to the Editor: Why I’m endorsing two candidates for mayor

    On Nov. 5, I will be ranking both Spencer Thibodeau and Kate Snyder for mayor of Portland. I urge Portland voters to do the same, in any order, but rank them both to ensure your vote counts. Thibodeau and Snyder deserve credit for running positive, “high road” campaigns, and they understand that the job of […]

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    October 30, 2019

    Letter to the Editor: Strimling has long record of good works

    I have known Mayor Strimling for over 20 years. We first met when he started working at LearningWorks (formerly known as Portland West). He reached out to learn more about community resources and get input on the needs of individuals and families. I got to know him better when we were members of the Greater […]

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    October 30, 2019

    Letter to the Editor: Kargar right choice for District 3

    A famous Cuban poet wrote: “I choose the poor as my people and share their troubles. I’d rather lose every comfort than turn away from their struggles.” Layla Kargar embodies these words in what she does for her community. Despite her opponents receiving many endorsements, her endorsements comes from the people she’s helped. When a […]

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    October 30, 2019

    Letter to the Editor: Kate Snyder is the real deal for mayor

    The first time I spoke with Kate Snyder, I was taken aback by how much she genuinely wanted to know about me. Even though we were on a phone call about her possible campaign for mayor and how I might be able to help her, she took most of the time to ask questions about […]

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    October 30, 2019

    Letter to the Editor: Mayor doesn’t know about schools

    At the Portland Education Association mayoral forum on Oct. 1, the candidates were asked to name five current Portland Public Schools teachers. Our incumbent mayor Ethan Strimling has occupied a cushy, full-time, taxpayer-funded position for the last four years – a role whose largely ceremonial duties center around community engagement. And Ethan Strimling only managed […]

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    October 29, 2019
    Elijah Cummings

    Letter to the Editor: Late congressman’s hope for a better country

    Elijah Cummings challenged all of us to avoid casting blame for our troubles and learn from our mistakes.

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    October 29, 2019

    Another View: Warren wise to avoid health finance trap

    The media and others have distorted the cost of Medicare for All to make it more frightening.

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    October 29, 2019

    Letter to the Editor: Democrats will pay for unfair impeachment

    The year is 2026. In 2024 the Democrats won the White House and, as usual, the opposition party won the House two years later. Now the Republicans have the majority. The speaker of the House announced that they are going to start an impeachment inquiry against the Democrat president.You can’t do that says the Democrats. […]

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    October 29, 2019

    Letter to the Editor: Republicans should stop supporting Trump

    Hey Senate Republicans! It’s time to end it…. I won’t hold it against you but enough is enough. I understand why you held your ground, family, friends, investments and all, but times up. Leave now and there’s still some time to save yourself. Maybe even get re-elected because you saw the light. Hang on and […]