I have come to look forward to the weekly opinion columns written by Heather D. Martin and Abdi Nor Iftin. Both writers have a way with words that makes me feel as if they are speaking directly to me. Last week’s essays hit the mark. Martin writes of the late, great Ashley Bryan, who in […]
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Letter: Americans are footing the bill for genocide
With a glossy Tiger Beat centerfold of Bibi N. thumbtacked above a cluster of L.L.Bean glamping bags, this unnamed D.C. townhouse is the bipartisan slumber-party pad of many an elite D.C. warmonger. For last Saturday night’s saber-rattling clique, the pre-beddy-bye game was “Would You Rather?” Around the circle they went. First was Lindsey, then Antony, […]
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Mainewhile: Kick off Black History Month with Ashley Bryan’s truths and joy
There’s no way one month alone, even if it was a regular-length month like June, or even a full 31 days like August, could do justice to the historical contributions made by people of color. Therefore, we should definitely ease up on our expectations for poor little “shortest month of the year” February in its […]
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Through My Lens: Skating my way into a deeper connection with Maine
Engaging in winter sports is about more than just the activities – it’s about the connections, the community, the friends and the conversations. I’ve come to realize that finding enjoyable outdoor activities can truly transform the long and sometimes isolating season into something fun. Skiing at Sugarloaf in past years brought me joy, but there’s […]
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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 […]
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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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Mainewhile: The fight to save the Frank J. Wood Bridge? Please stop
Wow, we really took a thumping in this last round of storms. I’ve been transfixed by the images of Reid State Park and Popham Beach. These places I know well have been transformed into unrecognizable landscapes. We are facing a lot of damage, a lot of cleanup and a lot of questions. As bad as […]
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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, […]