Chris Thomson tried to frighten local residents into believing that Engine 1’s decommissioning posed a risk to them.
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Letter to the editor: Portland Pops audience fails to honor veterans’ heroism
At the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Portland Pops concert this Fourth of July, there was a section of music for superheroes, with music from the “Star Wars” and “Avengers” movies and the traditional salute to the armed forces. During the military salute, veterans were invited to stand and be recognized, and they were greeted by polite […]
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Letter to the editor: Dog-walking community helps make Baxter Woods a special place
The Portland park is safe for all partly because of free-running canines and responsible owners.
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Letter to the editor: Portland city manager must learn to work with firefighters
Re: “In feud with union, Portland city manager orders his name removed from firefighters memorial” (July 3): Portland City Manager Jon Jennings says that he has no problem with the Portland Fire Department, but rather with the union. I am not directly connected with anyone in the fire department, but I have a problem with […]
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Letter to the editor: Punitive approach to migrants will backfire later
Greeting our new Mainers with “welcome” signs at Fort Williams, rather than walls and cages, ensures a better outcome for all. It’s ironic that our fear of terrorists crossing the U.S. border has led to treating asylum seekers like criminals. If incarceration changes their attitude toward the U.S. from hopefulness to anger, who is to […]
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Letter to the editor: Young Americans won’t benefit from limited-government approach
I was startled by Kathleen Parker’s July 2 column, “Why young Americans may be conservatives at heart” (Page A5). First of all, I do not think that many would argue with her desire to see young Americans happier, more prosperous and better educated. These are reasonable goals and certainly not limited to conservatives. It is […]
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Letter to the editor: Ties with Cape fray as Fort Williams parking fees take effect
Dear Cape Elizabeth, I was sorry to see your plans for parking fees at Fort Williams. I’m your neighbor in South Portland, and you and I have been great friends for many years. The fort has given me dog walking, lacrosse games, lobster rolls, biking and Dooleyball (you have to be there) in all seasons. […]
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Letter to the editor: Cape’s improvements to park much appreciated on holiday
Kudos and congratulations to the town of Cape Elizabeth for their upgrade to the management of Portland Head Light and Fort Williams Park. On Independence Day, the park was mobbed by cars and people, yet all was in good order, with plenty of good parking and free flow of the crowd. It was a joyous, […]
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Letter to the editor: U.S. World Cup victory renews appreciation of American flag
The final win for the women’s team made it possible to embrace the true meaning of the Stars and Stripes again.
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Letter to the editor: ‘True believers’ on the left fully capable of intolerance, hate
Your July 6 edition contained a letter from a Cape Elizabeth gentleman (Charles Scontras) who was quite critical of a group he derisively identifies as “true believers.” I wonder if the writer grasps the incredible irony of his critique. He assails these “true believers” as intolerant, rigid and embracing authoritarianism while implying that his side […]