“No Mow May” yard signs? Seriously? There aren’t enough “Black Lives Matter,” “Hate Has No Home Here” or Ukrainian signs around town? Of all the serious “causes” to adopt, I should not be surprised since “No Mow May” is likely connected in some way to the phony climate change hoax. I’m also guessing that most […]
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Letter: Falmouth owes its teachers financial equity
I am a longtime resident of Falmouth, and in recent months I have become increasingly dismayed by the unwillingness of the Falmouth School Committee to negotiate in good faith with teachers for a fair, supportive contract. I wish to offer two reflections based on a lifetime involved in education. Education at its core must be […]
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Letter: Does SAD 51 need to buy new land for so much?
Just wondering – several years ago, our family purchased 10 acres of prime Cumberland land, close to the town center for a little over $100,000. Now SAD 51 wants to purchase two acres for $756,000. Have Cumberland land values increased by that much? Are there any other buyers willing to pay $756,000 for these two […]
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Letter: Yarmouth council candidate seeks your vote
I’m running for Town Council to help ensure that Yarmouth remains a place where my kids and neighbors continue to enjoy a healthy environment and great school system, and to advance affordable housing policies that reflect Yarmouth’s welcoming spirit. I moved to Yarmouth with my family a few years ago after over a decade of public service as […]
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Letter: Embrace neoclassical economics’ gift to us all
John Facella’s inspirational column, “Patriotism not limited to one party, so stop throwing stones,” May 1, led me to read the recommended conservative icon Thomas Sowell, who asked, “What do you call it when someone steals someone else’s money secretly? Theft. What do you call it when someone takes someone else’s money openly by force? […]
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Letter: End flavored tobacco sales, support our youth
The health and well-being of our youth, and therefore the future of our state, is currently being debated in the Maine State House, but I’m not sure what there is to debate. LD 1215, “An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products,” will help reduce youth tobacco use and addiction, and promote healthier […]
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Letter: Republicans loyal to Trump, not Constitution
I read John Facella’s Forum column, “Patriotism is not limited to one party, so stop throwing stones,” published May 1. I, too, am not loyal to any political party. I am loyal to values that I hold dear, such as honesty, integrity, freedom, fairness, kindness, peace, democracy, the even-handed application of the rule of law, […]
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Letter: Biden’s song request glorifies an abuser
Thank you to Patrisha McLean, founder and director of “Finding our Voices,” and the eight Maine survivors of domestic violence who will lead a discussion of domestic violence at the Freeport Public Library May 10. Just two weeks ago at a White House state dinner in honor of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, President Joe […]
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Letter: Proposed bills have reckless disregard for students’ safety
As a mother, grandmother, church member, physician and citizen of Maine, I am deeply concerned regarding several legislative bills under consideration in Maine this spring. These bills are reckless and careless in their effect on the health and welfare of children in our schools. LD 52 proposes to impose on school boards the responsibility to […]
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Letter: Responsible owners should step up to support gun reforms
After all the school shootings and other mass shootings, including one that put my town on a shelter-in-place order April 18, it is now time for all those good guys with guns to take a stand. Demonstrate how you care about America by advocating for reasonable gun reforms. Please distinguish yourselves from gun extremists who […]