In response to the results of the vote on Maine Referendum Question 1: changes to voting laws in Maine, the Yes on 1 campaign issued this statement: “Instead of honestly debating the merits of voter ID, they spread lies and fear, convincing voters to vote against their own interest.” It’s not stated exactly who “they” […]
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Columnist fails to understand Graham Platner | Letter
Graham Platner appears to be living in Steve Collins’ head rent free. In late September, Steve lectured Democratic voters that they need to listen to party elders and support Janet Mills in the primary for the U.S. Senate seat held, since 1997, by Susan Collins. On Oct. 23, he joined the commentators who’ve decided that […]
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A request of our congressional freeloaders | Letter
Since our elected congresspeople and senators seem content to collect paychecks for doing nothing for a month, while our air traffic controllers and other federal employees receive $0 paychecks and SNAP benefits are not going to be paid for November, I think we should ask these freeloaders to donate their last month’s salary to local […]
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Graham Platner is motivating more Mainers | Letter
While I deeply appreciate so much of what Gov. Mills has done for Maine over her administration, I don’t think she can beat Sen. Susan Collins. Mills’ position as a traditional Democrat and her age work against her appealing to the many disenchanted voters in Maine, especially younger voters and those in the 2nd District. […]
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What happened to World Series coverage? | Letter
Why was there so little reporting about the World Series in the e-paper? Four games passed with very little comment or analysis. Baseball is our national pastime! John BozakLebanon
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ICE overreach keeps me up at night | Letter
At some point, these agents will realize they aren’t in pursuit of “greatness.”
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This is the tip of the iceberg with Trump | Letter
So, we have a president who authorizes murder on international waters with neither evidence nor accountability, who destroys part of the White House with no accountability and who pardons a multitude of criminals convicted of very serious crimes. We have a president who will not spend allocated funds in reserve to ensure those in need here […]
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Tired of government shutdown shenanigans | Letter
Every day it’s the same old stuff on the news about the government shutdown and who is at fault. It doesn’t matter what network we watch. I think the conservatives should use the nuclear option and get it over with already. There are people who need their SNAP benefits and we have this petty argument each […]
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Elevating coastal buildings in Maine is a fool’s errand | Letter
A recent Press Herald article described the decision by a South Portland family (in the wake of January 2024 storms that damaged their home) to elevate the structure 5 feet, resting it on pylons at a cost of $500,000. They have the money, required permits and a contractor specializing in this type of work. The […]
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The lie of the Gaza ceasefire | Letter
We are being told there’s a ceasefire in Gaza, but the facts tell a different story. According to The Guardian, Israel has violated the truce dozens of times, killing at least 38 Palestinians and wounding over 140. The Washington Post reports that the International Court of Justice found Israel failing to meet even the most […]