Letters

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February 1, 2020

Letter to the editor: I’ll fight for real change for young people in Portland’s District 37

Part of Maine’s charm is that it takes a certain toughness to live here, but recently it’s become harder for young people. Like many my age, I’ve had to postpone buying a home and starting a family because the economic reality today makes these things unrealistic. Maine is among the least affordable states in which […]
Published
February 1, 2020

Letter to the editor: Legal victory won’t wipe Trump’s slate clean

As a businessman, he always found 'fixers' to settle cases for him, and as president, he's not any different – but the stakes are much higher.
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February 1, 2020

Letter to the editor: Monhegan visit exposes solar power’s limits

I’ve stayed at Monhegan Island, not far off the coast of Maine, for a few days in the summer. It is a beautiful place to visit. When I was staying overnight at an inn, this inn placed limits on how much I used their electricity because they used solar power. I found that most everyone […]
Published
February 1, 2020

Letter to the editor: Expanding child care access will boost Maine’s economy

Thank you for your Jan. 9 editorial making the point that the lack of affordable, high-quality early care and education is not just a problem for Maine families with infants and young children. We all need to be concerned about its impact on Maine’s economy today, as well as its implications for developing our future […]
Published
February 1, 2020

Letter to the editor: Maine has chance to be repaid for Canadian truck traffic’s costs

Leaving my gym today I was asked by a young man to sign a petition to prevent the Central Maine Power corridor line. I politely declined, stating that I’m for it. I then asked him why he’s against it. He told me that it doesn’t benefit Maine. I countered with my argument that daily, trucks […]

Published
January 31, 2020

Letter to the editor: Cap at new Portland shelter an inhumane proposal
Published
January 31, 2020

Letter to the editor: Maine working to lower language barriers for aspiring barbers
Published
January 31, 2020

Letter to the editor: Gifts to our community live up to Maine values

A new Portland research institute and a former pro's volunteering as a school coach are examples of giving back.
Published
January 31, 2020

Letter to the editor: Sanders-style socialism won’t usher in totalitarianism
Published
January 30, 2020

Letter to the editor: Americans have the right to hear from all impeachment witnesses

I hope, and I hope I do not do so in vain, that Sen. Susan Collins will respect my right to know what happened that gave rise to this impeachment trial. I expect my senators to fight for all the relevant and pertinent witnesses who are needed. Failure to allow relevant witnesses is, in effect, […]

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