I’m in fifth grade and part of a nice community; I go to school, I have friends, and my parents take care of me. But lately, even with all of that, I feel scared. I’ve been hearing the news more than I used to. One night, I was sleeping over at a friend’s house when […]
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There’s a difference between arrest and abduction | Letter
The actions of ICE, here in Portland and throughout the United States, has created an atmosphere of fear and paranoia. The Trump administration, the worst of the worst, is violating the spirit of the Constitution: “In order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility…” Under usual circumstances, when an arrest is […]
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Cryptocurrency mining is not for Maine | Letter
The state already subsidizes commercial solar farms at taxpayer expense.
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Collins, Dhalac and a sad state of affairs in America | Letter
The front page of the Jan. 30 Portland Press Herald reported Sen. Collins congratulating herself for making a deal with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to end its “enhanced” immigration actions in Maine. There was no mention of release of its victims, or restitution for the damage and fear it has inflicted on […]
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Nirav Shah is trustworthy enough to be Maine’s next governor | Letter
As a senior citizen, I’ve seen countless campaigns and voted in countless elections. I’ve heard promises turn into sound bites and morals watered down by interest groups. I’ve also experienced how aging transforms an informed voter into a liability for too many campaigns. But what we gain as we age is a clear understanding of […]
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Trump shows his priorities with wind energy project decisions | Letter
As has been well noted, while campaigning, Donald Trump met with fossil fuel executives and promised them a good return on their investment — if only they would give him $1 billion to ensure his victory. He has done much to make good on their donations (bribes), but perhaps the most egregious was at Christmastime, […]
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We should be protesting fraud, not ICE | Letter
Contrary to 99% of the letters to the editor and the opinion columns in this newspaper, I am very proud of the accomplishments of President Trump, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trump truly is making America great again. I am embarrassed and angry that […]
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Greenwood Historical Society is alive and well | Letter
A recent article described some of the difficulties many small historical societies are facing. The work that small historical societies do is essential to preserving our collective heritage, and so we are happy to see these challenges receiving media coverage. We hope that it will inspire some readers to visit, support or join their town’s historical society. […]
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Pete Hegseth is an insult to our armed forces | Letter
I found the above-the-fold headline, quoting the so-called “secretary of war,” appalling (Feb. 9). This is not a serious person, for reasons I think many of your readers recognize. Firing senior women commanders (Coast Guard), retiring the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, a Black officer with decades of distinguished service, the list goes on and […]
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Honoring legacies of Cecile Burgoyne, Franco-American color guard | Letter
It was with both sadness and fond remembrance that I read the obituary of Cecile V. Burgoyne, age 98. During my time as mayor of Lewiston, I had the pleasure of seeing Cecile many times — proudly wearing her Franco-American War Veterans Color Guard uniform, marching with grace and vigor in parades and at countless […]