On Jan. 31 I attended an information session for Falmouth’s new Climate Action Plan. I was impressed with the scope and ambition of the plan, an approach that is greatly needed in this time of accelerating climate impacts. I was buoyed to learn that local and state government, volunteers, businesses and nonprofits are increasingly partnering […]
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Letter: We must ‘think or die’ when it comes to Trump
As campaigning for the 2024 presidential election begins in earnest, I am reminded of a quote once offered by George Bernard Shaw, who said, “2% of the people think; 3% of the people think they think; and 95% of the people would rather die than think.” Why would this quote be appropriate right now? According […]
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Letter: Bellows followed the law, Trump disregarded voters
How odd that Nancy Chesley, in her Jan. 22 letter to the editor (“Bellows engaging in election interference“), asks us to be concerned about the number of Maine voters that could be disenfranchised by Shenna Bellows’ ruling. Was she equally concerned about the 81,282,916 people nationwide that Trump attempted to disenfranchise by refusing to concede […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Matthew runs to continue Rep. Reckitt’s work
When Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt passed away in late October, she left a legacy of nearly 50 years in the struggle for human rights and seven years in the state Legislature. While I could never fill her shoes, I am running as the only Democratic candidate to continue her work and complete her term in […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Operation Christmas Child a success
Generosity throughout Portland contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2023, the ministry is now sending over 11.3 million shoebox gifts to children worldwide, including many who are […]
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Letter: Act now to save innocent lives from gun violence
Fellow Mainers, are you tired of the mass shootings that continue to occur in this country? Do you want to feel empowered and make a difference to save lives from gun violence? Here is your chance to institute change. Reach out to your state senator, state legislator and Gov. Janet Mills and tell them why […]
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Letter: Urge Costco to cut ties with Citibank
In addition to electrifying as much of our energy consumption as possible, Mainers need to move quickly to sustainable financial practices – two of the most impactful actions we can take toward climate action. Costco’s credit card partnership with Citibank has significant environmental consequences. Citibank has invested a staggering $332 billion in new fossil fuel […]
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Letter: Bellows engaging in election interference
Dawn Roberts, in her Jan. 7 letter, “Decision about Trump on ballot raising wrong questions,” suggests that “it would be difficult to establish with confidence whether Trump was qualified to appear on the primary ballot.” Bellows thought not. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows stated, “I have little trouble concluding that the events of Jan. 6, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Drowne Road project will add to tax, school burdens
I am very concerned about the proposed affordable housing project off Drowne Road in Cumberland. In the information shared in the Cumberland Crier regarding this effort, it speaks to people working in Cumberland not being able to afford to live here. However, nowhere in the information shared does it state that preference will be given […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: With imagination, Drowne Road project could be better
We aren’t doing anyone a favor with the 107-unit Drowne Road project. If you are elderly or work in Cumberland and you look at this project as an opportunity to live where you work or where you grew up, don’t bet on it. The state and federal regulations applicable to this project prohibit local preferences. […]