Many readers may not know that Peaks Island was formally a part of the city of Portland, getting its water and electric power from the city through pipes and cables under Casco Bay, and enjoying all the other services that Portland offers its residents. It’s a fun trip for an afternoon in the car. For […]
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Voter ID will keep Maine elections secure | Letter
When my wife and I went to vote in our first election, after moving to Maine 35 years ago, we were both surprised when the clerk only asked for our names. We both had our photo ID out to prove who we were, but were told it wasn’t necessary. Since that day, I have believed […]
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An error in judgment by Angus King | Letter
The senator should have known better than to trust a Republican colleague in voting to approve an ultra-conservative, anti-abortion judge.
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Important to report traffic incidents, accidents | Letter
A recent letter to the editor (“Rules of the road apply to drivers and riders alike,” July 19) narrated a very near fatal accident at a traffic light. The writer ended saying he did not report it, in spite of having a dash cam that recorded the event. The writer should have reported it anyway; […]
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HUD celebrates sixth anniversary of supporting foster youth | Letter
For many foster youth, transitioning from foster care presents a crossroads on the journey to the American dream. In my work as a prosecutor in the juvenile courts and as a homicide detective, I saw firsthand the dire consequences for young men and women who did not receive support after leaving child services. According to […]
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We need to embrace our political differences | Letter
In response to recent letters concerning “alternative viewpoints,” especially “Supply not matching demand for conservative letters?” on July 13, I will begin by stating that I was a longtime Democrat who, in recent years, became independent. The writer stated that seven cops died protecting our Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. As a FactCheck.org article states, […]
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Gorham Little Leaguers’ disqualification a true injustice | Letter
That Chad Fitzsimmons, Little League State Tournament director, and other Maine leagues and coaches feel rewarded while cowering behind Little League International East Region’s decision to disqualify the obviously talented baseball players of Gorham is quite mortifying. I agree with Gorham Little Leaguer Chris Shaw’s succinct summation in Steve Craig’s July 24 Portland Press Herald […]
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Speed cameras could slow Maine’s reckless drivers | Letter
Our state’s ‘speeding weavers’ need to know there’s a real risk of being caught.
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International fossil fuel companies don’t need our help | Letter
Isn’t it time to reconsider the subsidies and tax breaks provided to international fossil fuel companies by the federal government? As we look for ways to lower federal taxes, it’s only fair to eliminate financial support for these global corporations, especially now that credits and tax breaks for solar energy are being removed. While I […]
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Janet Mills’ confrontation with Trump ‘infamous’? Hardly. | Letter
The July 24 paper included a story about Gov. Mills not attending this summer’s National Governors Conference. The piece refers to her “…now infamous confrontation with Trump….” The definition of infamous refers to someone “…having an exceedingly bad reputation, notorious…” and “…causing and deserving severe public condemnation, heinous.” That is hardly the case with Gov. […]