I’ve often wondered why Scarborough Police has not addressed the hazardous situation of cars lining up for the Holy Donut’s drive-thru. That pile-up of idling cars sometimes not only line up along the Haigis Parkway, but sometimes even wraps around to the shoulder of Route 1. As I drove by last Sunday, my ADHD kicked […]
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Letter: Cumberland family thanks bicentennial volunteers
On behalf of our family, we would like to thank all of the volunteers, sponsors, vendors and donors who made Cumberland’s bicentennial such a wonderful event. It was a joy to watch old friends connect in person and for new connections to be made. We appreciated having a positive community event that brought everyone together. […]
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Letter: Support congressional bills to fight global warming
This letter is in reference to the Forum entitled “Preparing for local fallback from climate change” from Sept. 22. I would like to compliment the authors (John M. Mishler and Sigrid R.E. Fischer-Mishler) for their reflections on local and statewide responses to a warming planet, with their special emphasis on water supplies. I want to […]
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Letter: Trapini-Huff makes sense for Scarborough schools
I have known Jillian Trapini-Huff for a decade and I think she would be a fantastic addition to the Scarborough school board. She is smart, open minded, hard-working and has a great sense of humor. She has four children so she knows the school system well. She is a down-to-earth, no-nonsense person who works well […]
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Letter: Trapini-Huff a strong student advocate for Scarborough
Scarborough Friends and Neighbors, I am writing to ask you to consider joining me in voting for Jillian Trapini-Huff for Scarborough School Board. Jillian is deeply connected and committed to our community. She will be a strong advocate for our children while also considering the big picture of how the school system fits in and […]
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Letter: Kelleher would consider all views on Scarborough school board
Please join me in voting for John Kelleher this November for Scarborough School Board. I met John this year when he started his bid for the school board. I have found John to be extremely approachable and willing to consider various points of view. John also has deep roots in Scarborough. Having lived here his […]
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Letter: Rally for abortion rights in Portland this Saturday
Seven of 10 Americans support reproductive freedom. On Saturday, Oct. 2 at 11 a.m., people across Portland will rally in Congress Square Park to demand an end to the dangerous, escalating attacks on reproductive rights and freedoms in this country. The #RallyforAbortionJustice action in Portland was organized by Women’s March and Planned Parenthood, backed by […]
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Letter: Follow South Portland example to fight climate change
I would like to compliment South Portland for its progressive response to climate change. I just saw solar panels going up on the Community Center and was heartened. I know that South Portland is doing its part to combat climate change. (What? The climate is changing?) All buildings, in every municipality, in South Portland, in […]
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Letter: Reader cites history, puts Afghanistan in perspective
Telephone rings and John Balentine answers: “Hello.” “It’s Tucker Carlson. I read your column. Can’t believe your depiction of Biden … ‘Our president proved what conservatives had been saying about him … He is a fool, certainly not to be trusted with major decisions’ (‘Remember the Maine ties to Sept. 11,’ Sept. 10). It’s too […]
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Letter: Dissent is a vital part of diversity
While our kids are inundated with “diversity” concepts, a politically driven Department of Education is removing diversity of thought, which is the driving force behind the value of diversity. The misdirection is intentional. They are intentionally creating an echo chamber by deploying advanced critical theory methods. Echo chambers handicap and end critical thinking, which creates […]