In reaction to a letter from L. White in Freeport about Abdi Iftin’s column (“Iftin should further explore solutions to gun violence,” June 23). White chides Iftin for “not going deeper to solve gun violence.” Iftin correctly believes that violence should be discussed in the family. The family is the place the prevention of violence […]
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Letter: South Portland road needs attention
I believe the pock-marked, gouged, potholed and scarred stretch of Cottage Road from the Cape Elizabeth line to Red’s is the unsafest and worst roadway in the city. It takes continued, cautious swerving to try to avoid all the hazards. Hopefully, the city will repave this in the near future. They did a fine job […]
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Letter: Iftin should further explore solutions to gun violence
I enjoy reading Abdi Nor Iftin’s columns. His perspective is interesting, he writes well and I learn new things. After recently reading his book, “Call Me American,” I wondered how he might view the gun issues plaguing America. Thus, his June 9 piece, “Conversations about gun violence should begin at home,” immediately caught my attention. […]
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Letter: GOP ‘solutions’ to gun violence are laughable
Let me see if I have this straight. The Republicans in Congress, following their great leaders like Tucker Carlson, are expressing multiple ideas for ending gun violence, none of which limits guns in any way. They suggest many things that are already in place and failing to prevent mass shootings, such as armed security and […]
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Letter: Pride crosswalk a bridge of support for LGBTQ+ youth
Regarding the June 3 article “Topsham urged to make its own pride crosswalk,” I initially wanted to respond to Topsham Assistant Town Manager Mark Waltz’s quoted responses, which were dismissive and lacked consideration of the benefits that pride crosswalks provide to communities. I wrote a letter to our Board of Selectmen, including an example of […]
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Letter: Yarmouth church leaders ready to offer support
We are all grieving. The last two years have brought loss and feelings of helplessness. The happenings of the last few weeks have brought horror. As a community, we mourn for all that has been lost – for the lives gone too soon in Buffalo, in Uvalde, in Irvine. We grieve for all people who […]
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Letter: Teen activist short-sighted on fossil fuel industry
Praise the fossil fuel industry, not divest from it. Your story regarding Ms. Anna Siegel’s Brookie award for requesting that Maine divest itself from investments in fossil fuels lacks any critical thought (“Yarmouth teen activist wins a Brookie for climate work,” June 3). How will the environment benefit from such divestment? If the logic is […]
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Letter: Caterina the right candidate to represent Scarborough
I strongly support Jean-Marie Caterina in the House District 126 primary election. I first met Jean-Marie Caterina when I worked with her husband Geoff MacLean as Scarborough firefighters and later when she and I worked together with the Buy Local Scarborough civic organization. Jean-Marie is a strong supporter and advocate for all facets of public […]
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Letter: Candidates addressing change in North Yarmouth
North Yarmouth is changing. We cannot halt the population and traffic increases. We can, however, plan for it and direct it. We need new energy, new ideas and a new willingness to assess the community’s needs and present positive solutions. Fortunately, we have younger individuals who are eager to devote the time to listen to […]
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Letter: Elect Deckelmann to MSAD51 School Board
For me, Dwight Deckelmann is the right choice for SAD 51. As the parent of a graduating senior, second grader and future kindergartener, Dwight understands our schools’ past and present and is invested in their future. He is committed to helping SAD 51 schools continue to provide an excellent education for all students that prepares […]