With any government shutdown, the first who should lose their pay, or their job, are the members of the U.S. House and Senate. They forget they are supposed to work for the American people, not their political party or for any other elected official. They do not take orders from the White House. They suffer […]
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Question 1 seeks to severely restrict absentee voting | Letter
Many Mainers would be disenfranchised if this measure passes.
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Clarification needed on red and yellow flag laws | Letter
I write regarding the op-ed by Gov. Mills in the Sept. 26 paper opposing the red flag law. It seems it would be beneficial to the public if we knew if the red flag law would eliminate the existing yellow flag law or, if the red flag law were voted in, would the public then […]
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Free speech in America is at risk | Letter
In America, freedom of speech has always been one of our most cherished rights. Yet today that freedom is under threat from President Trump and the MAGA movement. Trump’s attacks on the press and his calls to “punish” critics all point to a dangerous disregard for the First Amendment. America’s strength has always rested on […]
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Infuriated by Trump’s ‘Walk of Fame’ stunt | Letter
The unveiling of President Trump’s Presidential Walk of Fame should be named the “Walk of Shame,” with the vengeful and middle school behavior of using a picture of the “auto pen” in place of a portrait of President Biden. Whether we are a Democrat or a Republican, this disrespectful act should infuriate all of us. […]
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Column on Platner event was dismissive, deceptive | Letter
The sneering tone of the Sept. 27 op-ed “Graham Platner sings for his supper in the rain in Portland” was disgraceful. The piece devoted as many inches to the clothing of the attendees (“brunch boots,” seriously?) as to the arguments of the candidate. When the column did mention his remarks, it was deceptive. Platner gave a […]
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Appreciating Bellows’ pushback on voter files request | Letter
Maine’s secretary of state encourages all of us to make our voices heard.
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Not enough Cumberland County Fair coverage | Letter
There’s a lot to like about Maine in the fall: weather, foliage, blueberries, high school sports, and don’t forget the agricultural fairs. But somehow the Cumberland County Fair didn’t receive the coverage it deserves. We get the newspaper home-delivered each day, and watch the TV news at 6 p.m. on the local affiliates, and nothing […]
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We must not let pride, greed divide us | Letter
While on holiday in Spain, my daughter-in-law, my granddaughter, her friend and I hosted a farewell dinner for the friend’s partner, his mother and aunt. We had a bits and bobs feast: paella, empanadas, salad, sautéed vegetables, cheese, bread, wine. Lots of talk, exchange of family history, a touch on world affairs, opinions about people, […]
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Our nation needs to turn away violence | Letter
As a lifelong Democrat and Christian, I take no satisfaction in the death of Charlie Kirk. I very sincerely wish his family the very best as they deal with his terrible death. May we all turn our nation away from the hate and violence that exists. Tom FallonRumford