Letter writer Michael Burrows of Windham argues in favor of long-term renters and against the interests of homeowners who might want to rent their seasonal homes on a short-term basis (“Limits on Peaks short-term rentals will benefit renters,” Aug. 29). Unfortunately, Mr. Burrows’ use of rather inflammatory language undermines his own argument. For example, he […]
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Letter to the editor: How college debt used to be
I’d like to take exception to a letter published Aug. 27 (“Letter to the editor: College students don’t need debt relief”). The financials were very, very different back then. We didn’t have private entities lending to students. I too graduated with debt from Orono in the 70s. My debt was with the federal government at […]
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Letter to the editor: Time is right for Thelander’s disciplined approach
I write to the residents of Maine Congressional District 1 to vote for Republican Ed Thelander from Bristol. On the occasions I have listened to Ed address his supporters, it is clear he will bring a disciplined approach to turning around the deteriorating condition of our economy. Having served our country for two decades as […]
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Letter to the editor: When it comes to short-term rentals, don’t assume
The Mexican author Don Miguel Ruiz writes in his Four Agreements: “Don’t make assumptions.” My wife and I have worked hard all our lives. No inherited money. We took care of our parents when the time came. We purchased and rehabilitated (lots of sweat, labor and overtime) our first home together and then sold for […]
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Letter to the editor: Gorbachev was a leader; Putin isn’t
Standing before the Berlin Wall, President Regan boldly challenged Mikhail Gorbachev in June of 1987: “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” Eventually, he did. After his wife, Raisa, passed away, Gorbachev went on to boldly advocate for nuclear disarmament, the protection of our precious environment, the elimination of poverty and he established a charitable foundation […]
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Letter to the editor: Aren’t community colleges meant to be commuter colleges?
On the recent news story about Maine community college students having difficulty finding available housing (Aug. 28), I do have to ask why Maine community colleges have student dormitories. Isn’t the idea behind community colleges to have colleges geographically situated for students to attend without traveling great distances? In southern Maine, we have Southern Maine […]
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Letter to the editor: School commuters deserve wide berth
As classes start again, it’s wise for Maine motorists to remember the ‘3-foot’ law when passing walkers and cyclists.
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Letter to the editor: Grassroots work can keep you young
Kudos to Charles Spanger for his recent letter to the editor (Aug. 26). Spanger takes issue with the comments of longtime grassroots activist Stephen J. Lyons, who wrote a syndicated Chicago Tribune commentary stating that, because of his age, he no longer has responsibility to work for issues of peace and social justice. As a […]
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Letter to the editor: Two months spent in Maine an exciting privilege
My wife’s and my equinox began on our trek to Maine and regrettably ends this week. Admittedly, the timeline of our equinox is longer than the seasonal miracle but still seems short. How often have we selfishly wished that time stopped so we could permanently withhold the shutter release on our good time and ignore […]
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Letter to the editor: Books start vital conversation in our schools
“Books became our language. Books became our home,” reads a line from the picture book “Dreamers,” by Yuyi Morales, the story of an immigrant family negotiating their new life in America. This quote is pinned to the wall of the Portland nonprofit I’m Your Neighbor Books, where I recently packed a welcoming library for Saco […]