Fear of immigrants was the central policy that won the presidential election for Donald Trump. According to Trump and Stephen Miller, immigrants are criminals who are stealing our wealth, our jobs and our economic security. With the budget reconciliation bill, that fear is coming true. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, posted […]
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Spare a thought for commuters through Wiscasset | Letter
I feel sorry for daily commuters through US 1 in Wiscasset. Recently, it took me an hour to cover the 7.7-mile distance from Damariscotta to Wiscasset, due to the daily 2-mile backup. Other than time wasted (an extra hour to reach the Portland airport!), here are some numbers to consider: With a typical car length […]
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Skunk story was a breath of fresh air | Letter
Thanks for running the heartwarming story of a boy, author Ron Joseph, and his pet skunk Pepe, which ran July 1. I can’t stop smiling each time I read it. Your paper does a great job reporting the hard news. But try to find more room for skunks. Harley Marshall Portland
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With the right support, Maine students and teachers can thrive | Letter
Blaming certain programs for poor student performance overlooks the value of, for example, teacher training and support.
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We should return to Reagan’s approach to immigration | Letter
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act, which granted amnesty to law-abiding immigrants living in the U.S. without documentation. This act of compassion changed the lives of 3 million people. After meeting certain criteria, immigrants were able to obtain legal status and a path to citizenship. They started businesses, opened […]
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Let’s elevate USM from regional asset to national destination | Letter
As a 1989 graduate of the University of Southern Maine, I have followed the recurring debate about renaming the institution. I believe it is past time for us to embrace a future as the University of Maine-Portland. I understand the hesitation. The fear that a name change would abandon the Gorham and Lewiston-Auburn campuses, or […]
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A contrast in leadership by Maine’s senators | Letter
One stands up for the electorate, the other does not.
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Immigrants deserve to be respected | Letter
No one wins when a vulnerable group of human beings are the brunt of dehumanizing insults, especially to gain political points. Over the past eight years, our current president has been repeating disparaging insults toward immigrants during his campaign rallies, political speeches and social media posts hundreds of times each year. In his own words, […]
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Lacrosse equity article could have used one more touch | Letter
I appreciated your article on inequities in college lacrosse championships. However, I must ask, why not include a picture of a women’s team with the headline? I nearly skipped reading the article because of the image that accompanied it. I’m sure any one of the coaches interviewed for the story would have gladly provided a […]
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Wabanaki Alliance is not the voice of the Penobscot Nation | Letter
I am writing to express concern over the Wabanaki Alliance, a private nonprofit, presenting itself as the public voice for the sovereign Penobscot Nation. This organization is not a tribal government, yet it frequently speaks on behalf of the Nation without direct accountability to Penobscot citizens. Sovereignty means self-representation. It means that elected tribal leaders […]