I dreamed of living in Portland for the rest of my life but, like many of my (young, professional) peers, recently moved to a nearby town after six years of renting in the city. Portland is becoming unaffordable for actual Mainers – even those who make median salaries. This is why I implore those of […]

When asked her views on climate change, prospective Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett replied it is a “very contentious matter of public debate” and she is “certainly not a scientist.” Fortunately, it doesn’t take a scientist to understand the basics of global warming. Middle school students know that carbon dioxide, taken up by plants […]

The Press Herald endorses “no” on Questions D and E (Our Endorsement, Oct. 14), showing an alignment with landlords though renters desperately need protections. The Press Herald criticizes Question D’s rent control measures by hypothesizing we might lose some rental units if landlords convert them to condos to avoid regulation. Yet, the Press Herald endorses […]

As the election season descended upon us, one campaign sign stood out from the rest; those are the signs for Republican Jennifer White, candidate for Maine Senate in District 25. Investigating who Jennifer White is, I discovered that she is as impressive as the campaign effort she is waging. Jennifer’s history of success in business […]

Groups from around the country poured more than $365,000 into Portland to attack this year’s citizen initiatives. Now, they have a new ally: City Hall. In a recent announcement, the City Council attacked activists, unions, petition signers and even potential voters that support these initiatives, claiming this is “an abuse of our citizen initiative process.” […]

Republican Mike Timmons has been my long-term mentor, friend and beloved teacher. When we first met, I was 14 and he was the adviser of the Interact Community Service Club at Windham High School. Mr. Timmons has a reputation for creating strong connections with his students as well as a deep pride in his community. […]

Re: “Letter to the editor: Maine Millennial’s neighbors deserve benefit of the doubt” (Oct. 11): Some things I know about a neighbor with a Trump sign, even if we haven’t spoken: • Mocking a disabled man wasn’t a deal-breaker. • Siding with Vladimir Putin over U.S. intelligence agencies, in front of the world and on […]

I wholeheartedly endorse Laura Kelley for Portland’s open at-large City Council seat. Laura will bring a balanced approach to managing the wide range of challenges facing the city of Portland. Her scientific medical background makes her the perfect choice to help our city navigate through the generational crisis that is COVID-19. Laura is an excellent […]