There’s a scene in the movie “The American President,” where the White House chief of staff (played by Martin Sheen) berates a White House advisor (played by Michael J. Fox), saying: “The president doesn’t answer to you…” Fox’s character responds by saying: “Oh, yes he does … I’m a citizen, this is my president. And […]
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Maine voter ID ballot measure purposely undermines trust | Letter
I was on the phone with the Auburn Town Hall again this week. I needed information on where exactly to dispose of 40-volt batteries. Here in Auburn, as with many Maine municipalities, such calls are routed through the town clerk’s office, where my questions are invariably answered quickly and factually. There are people in Maine […]
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Portland needs to get on board with new music venue | Letter
Look around the streets of Portland. All we will see are empty storefronts, especially on Congress Street. We’d better wake up or we are going lose a great city. So, let’s get on board with the Portland Music Hall to be run by Live Nation. One thing about Live Nation is it never fails. I […]
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Rules of the road apply to drivers and riders alike | Letter
Has a red light lost all meaning?
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Despite promises, Susan Collins keeps moving the ball | Letter
To use a ‘Peanuts’ analogy, our senator is like Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown.
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‘Letters from an American’ informs and inspires | Letter
Like many people these days, I’ve been searching for ways to understand and respond to President Trump’s attacks on our democracy — and to deal with the knowledge that so many good people are being hurt. My friends have been invaluable in helping me. But there’s another source that’s been invaluable, too, namely the daily […]
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Chamber music brings many benefits | Letter
I was delighted to read the op-ed on chamber music and its many benefits in these challenging times (“Chamber music invites us to consider a new way of being,” July 11). Our innovative chamber music series, Vigorous Tenderness, works to break down barriers to classical music to welcome a more diverse audience than typical classical […]
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Recent homeless data doesn’t tell the whole story | Letter
The recent news from the Point in Time Count, that showed a drop in the number of people experiencing homelessness (“What’s behind the drop in Maine’s homelessness numbers?” July 14), is encouraging, but there are gaps in the process and it doesn’t paint a full picture. The Opportunity Alliance works diligently to support individuals and […]
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Even if you disagree with Laurel Libby, you shouldn’t shout her down | Letter
It’s disturbing to see local protests aimed at silencing voices speaking on behalf of female athletes across Maine. The advocacy for fairness and safety in sports is grounded in an absolute majority of Mainers. Males competing in female sports undermines the opportunities Title IX was created to protect. It forces ideology to trump fairness and […]
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Peaks Island units buck island housing trend | Letter
Thank you for the recent report on the challenges of providing year-round housing to keep unbridged Maine islands alive and growing (“On Maine islands, housing shortages threaten community survival,” July 16). With the availability of an abandoned parish hall and financial support from Maine Housing, three units of year-round, affordable housing opened this month on […]