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Coastal Journal Meetings: Sept. 22-29

Bath Tue.  9/26  5 p.m.  Economic Dev. Committee  City Hall Wed.  9/27  4 p.m.  Transportation Committee  City Hall Brunswick Tue.  9/26  4 p.m.  Sustainability Committee  Zoom, Town Hall Tue.  9/26  6 p.m.  Planning Board  Zoom, Town Hall Wed.  9/27  10 a.m.  Staff Review Committee  Zoom, Town Hall Wed.  9/27  1 p.m.  Cook’s Corner Committee  Zoom, […]

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Letter: Intentionally taking life is murder, abortion no exception

In response to Nancy O’Hagan’s letter (“Numbers show Mainers support abortion“) published Sept. 5, I would like to offer a thoughtful rebuttal. The problem with numbers these days is that they can only be trusted to defend a position if the source of the information also supports your position. Statistics and numbers aside, I would […]

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Letter: Don’t be deluded by ‘medically necessary’ abortions

A letter from Nancy O’Hagan of Portland (“Numbers show Mainers support abortion,” Sept. 5) contained this summary passage: “I have never met a single woman that wants anyone but herself to decide if and when she gives birth.” In response, I note that in my 81 years, I have never met a single woman that […]

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Letter: Equity requires inequality, modern America is better

In their Sept. 7 letter, “Follow federal agency’s lead for racial equity,” the Mishlers state that “systemic racism … is taking place” in this country and that “equal rights and protections” can be pursued through President Biden’s mandated equity agenda. I challenge both ideas. Equality means the same treatment for everyone. Equity means the same […]