The people who support Question 1 focus on the requirement to prove one’s identity at the polls. That is misleading. If people actually read the ballot, they will discover the proposition includes at least six different measures: one of them requires proof at identity at the polls; the others are designed to make it more […]
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South Portland chemical stench must be addressed | Letter
I live at the Fore River end of Sawyer Street in Ferry Village, South Portland. In the morning, almost every morning, there is a petroleum smell in the air. It is distinct, unmistakable, foul and smells harmful. I would not go for a jog and breathe deeply. I do not know if it is related […]
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Vote ‘Yes’ on 1 because every vote should be protected | Letter
Once I was registered, when I went to vote for the first time after moving to Maine 20-plus years ago, I was shocked to learn I wasn’t required to prove who I was in order to vote. I only needed to state my name and address. Maine’s process contrasts with the state I moved from, […]
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Voter ID is about security, not exclusion | Letter
Maine’s elections are a cornerstone of our democracy, and ensuring their integrity is paramount. Requiring voter ID at the polls is a common-sense measure to protect the process, boost public confidence and deter potential fraud. Adding a straightforward ID requirement can further safeguard our votes without compromising access. Voter ID laws address a critical need: […]
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Rachel Randall ‘wants Auburn to improve for the common man’ | Letter
I hope Rachel Randall will be elected to the Auburn City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 4. I have known her for more than 10 years. Her heart is in the right place. She is running for office because she identifies with the people of Auburn. She wants Auburnites to continue to receive efficient city services, […]
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Gov. Mills should step back and endorse next generation of Maine leadership | Letter
Janet Mills was elected to her first public office four years before Graham Platner was even born. Hearing that Gov. Mills, who is five years older than 72-year-old Sen. Collins, has announced a Senate campaign makes me think Democrats have learned absolutely zero lessons from the last 10 years in American politics and have no […]
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US colleges should resist government interference | Letter
Inundated by negative news about how problematic American culture has become, it’s hard to escape the fact that the ultra-wealthy have assumed control — we are now a plutocracy. Billionaires now want to dictate how we are governed, how we are taught, who deserves opportunity, what religions are acceptable rather than let a dynamic marketplace […]
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Thanks to all the letter writers | Letter
I just wanted to write to show how much I appreciate these letters to the editor. It’s my second favorite part of the paper (after the comics) and is like social media without the bad parts. I get to hear five opinions per day from literate people (real people, not AI), and those people aren’t […]
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Candidates for governor don’t understand health care problems | Letter
Mainers need more than platitudes and empty promises.
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Who is benefiting from the federal shutdown? | Letter
The House of Representatives has been out of session for about four weeks now. Are its members’ paychecks also being withheld? Seems they should be, since many federal employees are working and having their pay withheld. Think about that. Federal employees are working without pay, while House members are being paid for “not working.” Denise […]