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July 8, 2020

Letter to the editor: Tugboats’ Portland display made July Fourth unforgettable

Luckily, we decided to go catch mackerel off the Maine State Pier this Fourth of July. We fished until dark because of the late tide. It was a surprise when the tugboats (from Portland Tugboat) saved the day with a fireworks display I will never forget. What genius to have them circle the harbor as […]
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July 8, 2020

Letter to the editor: Grant ready to get to work for District 41

I have served in the Maine Legislature with Rep. Erik Jorgensen. Erik has been a respected and dedicated member of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee. Erik is term-limited, and that’s why I am supporting Ben Grant in the District 41 Democratic primary. Ben will immediately be an effective and progressive voice for Portland in […]
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July 8, 2020

Letter to the editor: Sweet accountable to Maine voters, not to corporations

The Democratic Party is lucky to have three wonderful U.S. Senate candidates, and ranked-choice voting to put them in your order of preference. The issue that must be tackled first is getting money out of politics. When this happens, politicians can protect our planet by passing a Green New Deal, expand Medicare for all Americans, […]
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July 8, 2020

Letter to the editor: In crowded city, please rein in personal fireworks shows

Both pets and humans are disturbed by the noise that can be heard all day and into the night in Portland.
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July 8, 2020

Letter to the editor: Gideon is true heir of Margaret Chase Smith

Growing up in Illinois, I asked my mother why no women were serving in Washington, D.C. My mother said there was in fact a bold, courageous woman who took on bullies and won! Her name was Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine. Twenty years ago, I moved to Maine, and who I found was Sen. […]

Published
July 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: Davis’ years on school board prepare her for District 41

With a decade of experience in elected public service as a charter commissioner and a Portland school board representative, Laurie Davis is a Clean Election candidate for Maine House District 41 in the July 14 Democratic primary. Having chaired both the school board’s Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee and the Finance Committee, she understands school […]
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July 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: Cloutier’s city, county service good preparation for District 37 seat

In the District 37 Democratic state representative primary, one thing is certain: Jim Cloutier would be a great selection. His education and experience at City Hall – as a mayor and a councilor – and at the county courthouse – as a commissioner and a lawyer – is a combination of skills and background that […]
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July 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: Editorial widens rather than bridges the mask divide

Bringing people closer requires using humor, admitting mistakes, understanding others’ perspectives and honestly answering questions.
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July 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: Support Question 2 to keep our roads, bridges safe

During these uncertain times, Maine voters will have the opportunity to make a difference on July 14. Question 2 on the statewide ballot is a transportation bond issue for $105 million. Of this amount, $90 million will repair roads and bridges, while $15 million will go to marine, rail, transit and bicycle and pedestrian projects. […]
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July 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: Constituent-oriented Wood wise choice for District 38

When I was Portland’s planning and development director, Barb Wood was elected to the Portland City Council. Barb wanted to see our planning efforts focused on sustainable neighborhood initiatives built on community participation. She wanted us to move from a focus on large-scale redevelopment programs to ones that were built on housing preservation and homeownership. […]

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