Regarding the recent commentary on city parking (Maine Voices: “Heavy-handed parking enforcement does Portland a disservice,” Aug. 11), heavy-handed enforcement, rude staff and reliance on income from this sorry source point to a real problem for tourists and Maine visitors to Portland. I have personally been ticketed for a 10-minute overage and just this one […]
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Letter to the editor: Former Gov. LePage exhibits disconnect to reality
A recent quote from the ex-governor in regards to the ex-president’s latest legal conflict clearly shows the ex-governor to be upside down in his thinking. Misjudging the actions of the Department of Justice as contrary to the Constitution, and to be outside of the American ethos, hints a tenuous connection to reality. As writers Colin […]
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Letter to the editor: Accusations of ‘violence’ by Democrats miss the mark
I would like to make it perfectly clear that I, and all the people I know, do not want to do physical harm to anyone, ever. Yes, I am a Maine Democrat, but I don’t own a gun and even my steak knives are dull. I’m getting really tired of reading social media comments, seeing […]
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Letter to the editor: Mar-a-Lago search exactly what ‘America is about’
No one in this republic, not even a former president, is above the law.
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Letter to the editor: Please, Mercy Hospital, have mercy on the geese
As a former public relations professional, it’s easy for me to recognize Northern Light Mercy Hospital’s tactic of using bird flu as an excuse for killing a flock of geese when, in actuality, they were merely an inconvenience for patients and staff. The geese that Mercy Hospital chose to euthanize were there long before the […]
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Letter to the editor: Climate response derailed by call to replace CMP, Versant
Three proposals to replace Central Maine Power and Versant exist. Two are the work of Democrats, one is the work of Republicans. None will solve the biggest cause of electrical woes in Maine. The problem begins with the billing process. Though the state divided that utility into two distinct parts in 1998 (distribution and generation), […]
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Letter to the editor: Collins voted not to fight climate change, tax evasion
Where is Susan Collins? The Senate just passed a bill that combats climate change in a major way and beefs up the IRS so the wealthy cannot cheat on taxes, as they have for years, and Susan Collins votes “no.” She continues to prove that when the chips are down, she is a proud card-carrying […]
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Letter to the editor: ‘That’s a good question’ meant to prevent media scrutiny
There are several phrases and words that I wish we could, if not abolish, at least limit. “Awesome” and “incredible” are two, since very little is either. “Thank you for your service” also bothers me, but, in this case, it’s because of its underuse. Why can’t we extend that gratitude beyond people who are willing […]
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Letter to the editor: Stop trying to make sense of ‘weird’ economy
Nothing in recent economic history lines up with what we’re facing now.
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Letter to the editor: King’s vote for Inflation Reduction Act no help to middle class
I’d like to thank Sen. Angus King for voting for the Inflation Reduction Act. (Ha! What a joke!) Why does he hide behind his status as an independent when he votes with the Democrats all the time? In these inflationary times, no sane person would vote to spend more money and raise taxes. Sen. King’s […]