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October 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Our disrespect for each other shows no respect for life

October is Respect Life Month. But the culture of death continues: forcing taxpayers to fund abortion and legalizing assisted suicide. Also, we are demonstrating an insidious, growing lack of respect for each other; hence, for life. Listen to the lack of respect and anger demonstrated by our congressional representatives, state legislators and leaders and reality, […]
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October 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: As mayor, Foley will continue to provide Westbrook with dedicated leadership

I wholeheartedly urge all Westbrook citizens to vote for Mike Foley for mayor of Westbrook. Mike has devoted his life to Westbrook, beginning in high school as a student representative to the school board, then as at-large city councilor, Finance Committee chair and vice president of the City Council. Over the years I have worked […]
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October 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Age reference doesn’t belong in Ed Asner story

A story about the iconic actor's upcoming performance in Eastport raises questions by reporting his age while not doing the same for any of his fellow performers.
Published
October 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Chong understands community building

I am writing to encourage my District 3 neighbors to vote for Tae Chong for City Council this Nov. 5. Tae’s life work has focused on making Portland a more equitable city for all of its residents – whether New Mainers or lifelong Portlanders. In his roles at CEI and Catholic Charities, Tae has worked […]
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October 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Enough negativity; vote for Strimling

Enough with the negativity. I think we’re blessed with three excellent mayoral candidates, all with impressive backgrounds and laudable records of public service to our city. After careful thought about who would best represent the broadest interests of the entire Portland community, I’ve decided to support Ethan Strimling for a second term. The main reason […]

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October 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Snyder would be great role model as mayor

We desperately need role models among our politicians. This is just one of many reasons why Kate Snyder would make a strong mayor: She’s a terrific role model. As an educator, I feel it’s important to teach future generations the importance of listening to and respecting others’ opinions. There is value in studying a problem, […]
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October 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Maine ratepayers deserve consumer ownership

Recently the Public Advocate’s Office released an independent analysis of CMP’s billing practices. Among many things, this report confirmed what consumers already know – CMP didn’t do their due diligence before launching the SmartCare billing system in 2017, and they haven’t taken adequate measures to correct some serious system defects that continue plague ratepayers with […]
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October 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Thibodeau will lead with integrity
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October 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Listen to rural Maine on power line proposal

Recently Tony Buxton, a lobbyist working in favor of Central Maine Power’s controversial transmission corridor, said that the voices of small-town Mainers shouldn’t be considered during the permitting process. During a debate, he said that it “would be absurd” for small towns to have a say in what goes through their backyard, picking on Caratunk, […]
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October 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Volk would bring new perspective to council

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