letter to the editor

Published
November 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: America should not celebrate anyone’s death

Are we now a nation that celebrates the death of an enemy? Are we a nation that allows our president to call a man – any man – facing imminent death “a dog,” “a coward,” “whimpering,” “crying?” Would our draft-dodging president whimper and run if facing a stampede of dogs and men who wanted to […]
Published
November 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: Choose safe schools and vote ‘no’ on vaccine law veto

This coming March at the polls, voters will have an important choice to make. We will have the opportunity to oppose leaving our schools vulnerable to diseases such as polio and measles. This veto asks us to reject modern science and leave our schools at risk, and we must vote “no.” There are important facts […]
Published
November 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: Town takes steps to cut wasteful packaging

I am writing to commend the Kennebunkport Board of Selectmen for signing a letter of support for the extended producer responsibility for packaging law. This law is part of Maine’s Resolve: To Support Municipal Recycling Programs (L.D. 1431). And I urge Maine’s other towns and cities to do the same. Recycling is one of the […]
Published
November 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: Manufacturers should do more to cultivate workforce

Trade schools would do well to add a fine arts requirement to their programs.
Published
November 2, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Lovell in Saco mayor race

I am going to vote to re-elect Marston Lovell as mayor in Saco. Marston has been a leading advocate to deal with the difficult issue of beach erosion on our beaches. Ferry Beach State Park has lost about 67 feet of beach for people to sit on at high tide. There is very little beach. […]

Published
November 2, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Strimling works on issues I care about

Spencer Thibodeau and Kate Synder say they are running for mayor because they get along well with the people in City Hall. In contrast, Mayor Ethan Strimling is running on issues, like affordability and public education. I’m worried that Spencer and Kate have boxed themselves into a corner. They’ll have to go along with whatever […]
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November 2, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Older houses shouldn’t have to meet efficiency standards

Old houses already hold substantial energy and stored carbon.
Published
November 2, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Strimling fights for working people

I’ve worked at a business on the Portland waterfront for 25 years, and I can tell you that if we keep selling off our city to the highest bidder, Portland is going to lose its soul. Portland will turn into a city of the uber wealthy, in their luxury condos, and the poor. I refuse […]
Published
November 2, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Trump’s al-Baghdadi diatribe was cringe-worthy

I’m moved to comment having watched the president Sunday morning elaborating on the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi that had already been reported. With the mute button on, I monitored the screen while reading the newspaper in hopes of returning to CBS’ sane and civilized “Sunday Morning.” No luck. Not with Trump – and certainly […]
Published
November 2, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Snyder gets her husband’s endorsement

As the person closest to Kate Snyder over the last 26 years, I’d like to attest to a few of the characteristics I believe would make her a great mayor. As a professional and a public servant – as a mother, spouse and friend – Kate has always put others first. Again and again, I’ve […]

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