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September 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Hurricane shows need for climate action

I am writing with great concern after reading the story in the Portland Press Herald on Tuesday, Sept. 3 “Hurricane Dorian leaves behind ‘total devastation’ in the Bahamas.” We have seen hurricanes getting more intense more quickly, and many climate scientists have concluded that warmer ocean waters provide the fuel for this faster intensification. Also, […]
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September 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Thibodeau right choice for Portland’s future

As an environmental activist and former city councilor, I believe Portland can do more to be a leader on sustainability, to respond to the challenge of climate change and to make our city cleaner and greener. Spencer Thibodeau has demonstrated leadership during his four years on the City Council and as chair of the Sustainability […]
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September 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Early childhood ed builds strong foundation

I want to thank Jason Judd of Educate Maine for his Aug. 28 opinion piece regarding the MaineSpark coalition, an initiative working to make sure that 60 percent of Maine adults have a post-secondary credential of value by 2025. MaineSpark is addressing significant workforce challenges that also have implications for U.S. armed forces recruitment. Recruiting […]
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September 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Strimling fights for people of Portland

Portland benefits when the mayor does not always fall in line with the rest of the City Council and the city manager. Mayor Ethan Strimling is an unwavering supporter of our schools, and was the tipping point for repairing our school buildings, which were neglected for 23 years. He leads for the sake of the […]
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September 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Mayor Strimling delivers for city

Mayor Ethan Strimling’s slogan, “Results That Matter,” is right on. The same faces who say affordable housing, homelessness and the opioid crisis are the mayor’s fault ignore their own lack of action. Portland voters want a strong mayor, not one who goes along with the manager or falls in line behind a City Council that […]

Published
September 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Balloon-release story overlooks Mt. Ararat team’s focus on service

I am writing in response to the article “Mt. Ararat nixes balloon release after public outcry” (Aug. 29, Page C1). I do not dispute the need to end the balloon release in favor of protecting our environment, but I take issue with the one-dimensional focus of the article. I can say with confidence that there […]
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September 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Windham Rep. Corey’s support for land, water bonds sets example for other Republicans

Your chastisement of Republicans in the Legislature who voted down three of the four bond issues in the special session (Our View, Aug. 28), was appropriate. However, I’m very pleased that my representative, Patrick Corey of Windham, supported both environmental bonds. He was one of only five Republicans voting for the Land for Maine’s Future […]
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September 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Law still denies freedoms to Mainers with disabilities

Joshua Strong, the focus of a recent story, is legally independent, but if he marries, he loses benefits and part of his support team.
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September 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Maine Millennial shows that Captain America isn’t the only one capable of heroism

While I do not buy the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram for its editorials, I at least will skim the subject matter. There is one writer of yours whose column I do look for, and sometimes thoroughly enjoy. This column is The Maine Millennial, by Victoria Hugo-Vidal. Her column of Aug. 18 was, well, heroic […]
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September 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Guns, not mental illness, are the issue in mass shootings

I reviewed books for 20 years for The Advocate, the magazine for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. And some members of my family live with a mental illness. I am appalled that some, including our president, are diverting attention from the issue of guns, their ease of acquisition and availability and the type of […]

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