letter to the editor

Published
September 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: Thibodeau will fulfill original vision of consensus-building mayor

As the chair of the Charter Commission, which developed the popularly elected, full-time mayor, I would like to clarify our goal. It was to have a mayor elected by all voters, based on the candidate’s abilities and vision for the community. The mayor’s intentionally limited power requires a collaborative approach, building consensus with fellow councilors and […]
Published
September 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: To attract, retain young professionals, Portland should prioritize affordable housing

Kowtowing to corporate landowners won't provide homes for the people who need them.
Published
September 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: Pre-K expansion could have unintended consequences

Your Sept. 3 news article and Sept. 6 editorial on pre-K painted a rosy picture of its growth in Maine. However, there are other aspects. When 4-year-olds enrolled in child care are enrolled in pre-K, the child care programs lose revenue, which could jeopardize a small program, such as a family child care center, putting […]
Published
September 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: Re-elect Mayor Ethan Strimling, champion of Portland schools

When my son visited his new classroom at our beloved Reiche School this year, he received the usual collection of school supplies. He and his classmates also received a necessity for Reiche students: a pair of noise-canceling headphones to cope with inadequate sound control in the building. As a parent, former PTO co-chair and educator, […]
Published
September 23, 2019

Letters to the editor: Thibodeau passionate about Portland

After moving to Portland a couple years ago, we reached out to Spencer Thibodeau to see how we could become more involved in our new community. He met with our family at our local coffee shop, where he shared his story and his experience on the Portland City Council. He made us feel at home […]

Published
September 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: City not enforcing ordinances

On a recent visit to Portland, I was alarmed to see an increased number of vagrants since my last visit. One particular group of four occupied benches is in what I was told is known as Bell Buoy Park, situated directly in front of the Portland fireboat. Posted in the park are three separate city-placed […]
Published
September 23, 2019

Letters to the editor: MSAD 75 teachers deserve a fair contract

Parents wonder why teachers are working without a contract after the community voted for a budget to support them.
Published
September 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: Pre-K expansion key to Maine’s future

When it comes to growing a strong Maine workforce, reaching kids at a young age in programs like quality pre-K is key. That’s why I was pleased to read that Maine added 280 new pre-K slots statewide this school year, with pre-K programs now offered in approximately three-quarters of Maine school districts. This is a […]
Published
September 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: Alcohol addiction also requires treatment

I have a friend who was admitted to Maine Medical Center because of a broken jaw caused by falling when he was drunk. He fully admits he is an alcoholic. Three days after surgery, which included wiring his mouth shut, he was told that they would discharge him despite his continuing pain because he no […]
Published
September 22, 2019

Letter to the editor: Pingree, Golden merit kudos for restoring Arctic Refuge drilling ban

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of our nation’s most majestic places, home to nearly 200 species of migratory birds that migrate to six continents and all 50 states, including our area of Maine, and the Porcupine caribou herd. The refuge’s coastal plain is also critical onshore denning habitat for the world’s most imperiled […]

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