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Published
September 20, 2019

Letter to the editor: Teens, adults can combat climate change by limiting consumption

I don’t blame teenagers across the country being concerned about their lives as a result of climate change (“Most American teens are frightened by climate change, poll shows,” Sept. 16). I worry for all of us as well. We are all in trouble if the climate crisis is not brought under control immediately, requiring emergency […]
Published
September 20, 2019

Letter to the editor: Hands-free law will actually cause car accidents

The new law prohibiting touching a phone while driving will cause a lot of accidents, as people who depend on receiving calls while driving (cab drivers, delivery drivers, etc.) suddenly pull over and lurch to a stop (to take the call), forcing others behind them to slam on the brakes. Obviously, it’s not holding the […]
Published
September 20, 2019

Letter to the editor: Gideon not equipped to represent Maine in Washington

A state government shutdown and a stalled transportation bond on her watch show that the speaker is not a good leader.
Published
September 20, 2019

Letter to the editor: Thibodeau not just a leader, but also a team player

As a proud Portland school parent and member of the school board, I write to proudly support Spencer Thibodeau for mayor. Spencer is not only a leader, but also a team player. He has worked collaboratively with people in Portland and throughout Maine. He served on Gov. Mills’ gubernatorial transition team, developed great working relationships […]
Published
September 19, 2019

Letter to the editor: Sen. Collins can help fight global AIDS crisis

Over the past 15 years, we’ve made immense progress in the global AIDS fight, but the disease remains a deadly crisis. Every day, the AIDS epidemic claims over 2,000 lives. Now that there’s been an agreement on the federal budget, it’s important that Congress sends a clear signal to the world that America intends to […]

Published
September 19, 2019

Letter to the editor: Endorsements of current Portland officeholders no help to voters

City residents should be allowed to make decisions 'free of the biases of those who presently hold office.'
Published
September 19, 2019

Letter to the editor: Disillusionment sways constituent toward Sen. Collins’ next opponent

I am a registered Maine Democrat and have been for most of my adult life. That being said, like many other Maine Democrats, I have voted for a candidate from the Republican Party because I felt they were the most qualified candidate. I voted for Bill Cohen, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins as moderate Republicans […]
Published
September 19, 2019

Letter to the editor: Speak up for people who are priced out of housing in Portland

The purpose of this letter is to say publicly some things that should have been said a long time ago. Our city needs to address the greed of big landlords here, and the best way to do it is by defining discrimination. Taxpayers fund programs to help veterans, seniors and the disabled. Many companies respond […]
Published
September 18, 2019

Letter to the editor: Slow transition best way to ensure that Americans embrace universal coverage

In last week’s Democratic debate, South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Elizabeth Warren each made an observation, easily lost in the weeds of the health care debate. Sen. Warren pointed out that the issue is not insurance per se, but rather the cost of health care, which, by law, makes up at least […]
Published
September 18, 2019

Letter to the editor: GOP needs another Margaret Chase Smith

Perhaps the most important issue in the 2020 campaign is the moral and emotional fitness of Donald Trump for the office he holds. His recent behavior gives cause for more doubt than ever. Voters need to know Sen. Susan Collins’ position on this question: Is Mr. Trump a leader we can be proud of? On […]

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