It is sad that the state of Maine does not mandate radon testing in school buildings. In the recent report on the subject, school committees and towns seem to be worried more about the cost of remediation than the effect on the young lives that are potentially being adversely affected. (“Some Maine schools have unsafe […]
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Troy Jackson has the most experience, skill | Letter
The trick is to look past labels. Look past the paint and see what’s under the hood. Troy Jackson is a powerhouse candidate for governor. He’s planning two things guaranteed to lift all Mainers up: affordable homes and affordable healthcare. Jackson is as earnest about justice and renewable energy as Hannah Pingree and Angus King […]
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The incredible hypocrisy of MAGA attacks on Platner | Letter
Considering the Trump administration actions we witness each day, the PAC attack ads detailing Graham Platner’s past words and questionable actions strike me as odd. A Marine veteran, Platner served combat tours in Middle Eastern war zones, returning home to process experiences most Americans cannot relate to. But some of us understand how long the unraveling […]
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State Senate adjourned too soon | Letter
President Mattie Daughtry’s decision to adjourn the Senate sine die while a critical bill remained on the table effectively killed that bill, LD 127 (An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Reaffirming the Legislature’s Access to Confidential Records), a bipartisan effort to protect vulnerable children. What happened in Augusta appeared […]
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Moldy cannabis report misled on remediation | Letter
The conversation should be grounded in science and context — not misrepresenting legitimate safety practices.
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Frankly unimpressed with best hot dog roundup | Letter
Ray Routhier’s May 7 article, “13 Maine hot dog spots to relish this summer,” was informative and well written. Unfortunately for people who don’t live south or west of Lewiston or along the coast, though, there seemed to be no hot dog spots worth visiting. This is not true. Courtney’s Hotdogs of Winslow is a […]
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Sen. King talks sense on billion-dollar ballroom | Letter
I want to thank Sen. Angus King for reminding Mainers and all Americans that the White House is the “people’s house,” not Donald Trump’s personal property. Trump thinks and feels that he owns and is entitled to anything and everything he wants. It is a sad commentary on Sen. Susan Collins that she refuses to […]
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Wise, kind Nirav Shah for governor | Letter
Nirav Shah is my — and, hopefully, a majority of Maine voters’ — top choice to serve as our next governor. It turns out that Shah is much more than one with a calm voice who can simplify the complicated and make Maine and Mainers national leaders on medical issues. Shah is not only a […]
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What on earth are we teaching the next generation? | Letter
Children are born innocent with a blank slate. They develop their personalities and beliefs through life’s experiences, teachings, mentorship and observations. They are not born racist, xenophobic or vindictive. They look to parents, leaders and people of perceived importance for validation of actions and beliefs. Currently, we are sending messages of the wrong sort if […]
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Graham Platner and the Trumpian cult of personality | Letter
When Donald Trump ran for president back in 2000, he was ridiculed for thinking anyone would take his candidacy seriously. When he ran again in 2016, he was supported by a substantial number of disgruntled Republicans and independents, who were enthralled by his talk and believed he was one of them. Trump, an alleged billionaire, […]