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September 13, 2019

Letter to the editor: Collins’ increasingly obvious hypocrisy is good reason to vote her out

Watching Sen. Susan Collins helping with a Lyme disease bill and getting a soldier’s family his Purple Heart is slightly nauseating. What a set of totally obvious ploys for good PR before an election. They are actions that mean nothing on a national stage, while her silence and votes at the Senate level give us […]
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September 13, 2019

Letter to the editor: Kate Snyder will honor charter’s vision for mayor

My decision to vote for Kate Snyder for mayor is based on her experience and sincere desire to make our city work for us all. The Charter Commission’s intention for a mayor was: • Portland needs a leader who speaks for the people and can unify the disparate views of the City Council. • Portland […]
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September 13, 2019

Letter to the editor: Mayor Strimling has earned my vote for re-election

I worked with Ethan Strimling on an ordinance to allow workers to earn paid time off when they are sick. I found him hardworking and committed to everyday people. I’ve lived in Portland for three decades, raising two sons here and enjoying the quality of life from its human scale and architecture, and the beauty […]
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September 13, 2019

Letter to the editor: ‘Feel good’ Collins coverage functions as campaign PR

Two recent stories published in the Portland Press Herald clearly illustrate the value of incumbency for politicians considering running for re-election. On Sept. 4, a Sun Journal writer reported, Sen. Susan Collins was joined by two Maine National Guard officers in a military ceremony awarding a Purple Heart to the family of a World War […]
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September 13, 2019

Letter to the editor: Portland city manager’s action speaks louder than others’ words

Jon Jennings deserves the recognition he's received for leading the comprehensive and empathetic response to the arrival of migrant families.

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September 13, 2019

Letter to the editor: Library cuts should spur second thoughts about Booker’s candidacy

Re: “Booker asks Maine to embrace ‘moral moment’ ” (Sept. 8, Page B1): Sen. Cory Booker recently told Maine voters that “we will win this election by showing the best of who we are.” Unfortunately, Sen. Booker’s actions during his tenure as mayor of Newark, New Jersey, demonstrated that he is among the worst of […]
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September 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Bridge at center of lawsuit long past repair

Had the three preservation groups that are now suing the Maine Department of Transportation put a few dollars into paint over the years for the supposedly historic Frank J. Wood Bridge, they would have no need now to squander time and dollars on legal action. The bridge is long past effective repair. A new bridge […]
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September 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Thibodeau silences public criticism on social media

'Hiding' Facebook comments – as his team apparently did – tricks commenters and denies constituents a voice.
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September 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Parking garage aimed at fast-tracking Biddeford’s economic development

It seems some of the Biddeford citizens who attended the Sept. 10 City Council meeting missed the point that the comprehensive parking plan proposed by the city is not chiefly for tourism or local business patronage. The planned 640-space garage is fundamentally aimed at accelerating the ongoing economic development of downtown Biddeford. A garage would […]
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September 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Thibodeau will be both a good mayor and a role model

As a mother of two and a Back Cove neighborhood resident, I trust Spencer Thibodeau to be not only a great mayor, but also a role model for my sons. They recently attended a City Council meeting, and soon afterward Spencer took the time to drop by to answer questions about how local government works […]

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