Empathy was not even skin deep. What little there was was totally negated by unsubstantiated blame directed at victims (pilots) and air-traffic controllers involved in the tragic plane crash over the Potomac River on Jan. 29. Derogatory remarks about both the DEI policy and the Biden administration’s incompetence regarding air-traffic safety were then, obviously and […]

On Sept. 4, Portland Voices hosted a candidate reception at DiMillo’s. The standout was Jake Viola. He was proud to tell us that his baby daughter is a fifth-generation Portlander. Jake spoke directly, saying, “I’m running for City Council because I’m embarrassed by what’s happening to Portland. I’m embarrassed by the needles that litter our […]

The children shredded by AR-15 fire at Sandy Hook, Uvalde, and countless other mass shooting sites, did not have the protection of good guys with guns afforded Donald Trump. Yet a 20-year-old kid, sneaking out his dad’s AR-15 and buying ammo on the way to a rally, came within 2 inches of blowing off Donald […]

Regarding the report of Oct. 8, “Freight railroads police themselves and inspect their own tracks. Some say a disaster is inevitable,” I do not believe the part about disaster to be true. Just go north to Jackman or Holeb, and you will see railroad tracks in fantastic shape, owned by Canadian Pacific Railway. Those tracks […]

In August 2021, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. This spring, I was placed on the Gibson Cancer Unit, the seventh floor at Maine Medical Center. The care given to me was phenomenal and well planned. The nursing staff were efficient, kind and empathetic. The staff surrounded me with compassion and genuine love […]

As a public servant and Portland city councilor, I believe that our nation’s progress is built on the pillars of listening, honesty and authentic engagement. I also believe that diversity illuminates our community. But lately, I’ve seen our community become fearful and divided. The divide tears apart colleagues, friends and families. We no longer see […]

When did our police officers become flaggers at construction sites all around Portland? As the Press Herald reports a rise in crime around the city, I wonder: Is this the best use of their time and our money? Jeff Griffiths Portland

Democrat Anne Graham is the best person to represent North Yarmouth and Gray in the Maine House. Anne (who first served from 2010 to 2014) has extensive history in the community and has worked at a number of different positions for us. I first got to know Anne almost 10 years ago. Not expecting a […]

Portland’s government could be described as mayor, City Council and city manager. Some want to change this to a new system, perhaps called mayor, mayor and mayor. This is on the ballot on Nov. 8. How this would give citizens a better seat at the table, increase debate, avoid corruption and promote consensus is hard […]