I read in the paper that the city is considering an emergency workshop on traffic safety after a pedestrian was unfortunately killed while standing on a raised median (June 23). I certainly don’t think that anyone in the city thinks that it is a safe idea to stand there; I wouldn’t want my kids or […]
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Portland needs to get specific about the vehicles in crashes | Letter
I run, walk and bike Portland’s streets regularly, and I’m raising a toddler here who I hope will someday walk to school or the library on her own. The deaths of Diane Bell and Jason Ayers, and the recent crosswalk injury to a sixth-grader off Brighton Avenue, hit close to home. I’ve been heartened to […]
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The grievances of 1776 mirror those of 2026 | Letter
Do yourself a favor and reread the Declaration of Independence today.
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Maine should have participated in Great American Fair | Letter
I am amazed by the beauty and rich history of Maine. There is so much to be shared with all the people from away. The citizens of our special state work hard and know how to play hard in all the beautiful seasons: snow sports, camping, hiking, our immense wilderness, all of this must be shared […]
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Food-insecure children pay the price for Susan Collins’ games | Letter
On June 17, ProPublica reported that more than 4,300 children in Maine — and 776,000 children across America — have now lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Let me repeat a key word from that previous sentence. We are talking about children. This situation is the direct result of what the Republicans called […]
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Distressed by opinion editors’ omission | Letter
In Nancy Lessard’s June 26 letter, “Susan Collins correctly prioritizes veterans,” the writer waxes poetic about how Sen. Collins loves veterans. Lessard noted in the letter that she and her sister have donated about 300 homemade afghans to veterans since visiting Normandy, France. I thought this was great; I also make quilts and blankets. So, […]
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Portland needs to make city parking easier | Letter
I love my city of Portland! That is in spite of the high taxes, sloppy drivers (too often resulting in injury or death) and the horrible parking situation. I have heard from many visitors, from Maine and beyond, that the parking situation is keeping them from coming into the city (or returning). Too expensive, they […]
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Platner will prioritize public health, which Collins helped to dismantle | Letter
A new television ad (paid for by “America First International Assistance”) portrays Sen. Susan Collins as protecting Maine from the Ebola virus by funding millions in scientific research. While the ad may have historical truth concerning her record (the footage appears to be several years old), Sen. Collins is a member of the Republican Senate […]
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Here’s a presidential thought experiment | Letter
Just imagine. It’s January 2024 and Joe Biden has just been inaugurated as president of the United States. Since that day, President Biden has: While performing his presidential duties, Sleepy Joe has been found countless times napping during Cabinet meetings and public events and sending mean and hateful tweets to his detractors using vulgar, street […]
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Trump ego on full display during 250th celebration | Letter
The president is determined to make the milestone festivities all about himself.