In recent days, the South Portland Board of Education’s commitment to the mental health of our students has been called into question (“South Portland superintendent announces resignation, June 5). I can only speak for myself, but I am 100% committed to supporting and improving the mental health of our students. I have not forgotten, and […]
Letters
Letters to the editor.
A military tribute or an expensive ego trip? | Letter
The planned June 14 military parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army raises many doubts about its actual purpose. By being on President Trump’s birthday, it will certainly be spun as a personal tribute to him — at great expense — an estimated $25 million to $45 million, not counting projected pavement […]
An important step in protecting Wabanaki lands | Letter
No one should have their land taken by the state without consultation or agreement, yet that’s precisely what the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act has allowed to happen on Wabanaki land for the past 45 years, without the tribes having any say. This month, the Maine State Legislature has a chance to change that […]