As the local “paper of record,” I depend on the Press Herald to provide information and clarity on local elections, particularly for some of the “down ballot” items that might not draw much attention during the campaign. In the case of Portland’s Question B, relating to short-term rental regulations, I believe the Press Herald let […]
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Letter: History will judge on Gaza genocide
In the weeks since Mayor Dion reversed his support of the Portland divestment resolution, an estimated 10,000 civilians have been slaughtered by the Israeli military in Gaza. No one knows the precise number, since there are no functioning hospitals nor ambulances to pick up the wounded and the dead. At the height of the Holocaust, […]
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Letter: What happened to the voter fraud?
I concede that Donald J. Trump is the president-elect. I believe that he won the election, legitimately, without cheating, without getting illegal immigrants to somehow vote for him, without stuffing ballot boxes, without forging mail-in ballots and without the help of Venezuela hacking electronic voting machines to switch the votes. I want to know if […]
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Letter: Wishful thinking on Gaza conflict
Regarding the Nov. 2 op-ed “A plea to all Jewish Mainers,” I would ask the writer to please find any group of Palestinians who are willing to negotiate peace with Israel. Find 100 people willing to live side-by-side with Israel and accept it as a state. Point to one Palestinian ruler, for Hamas, Islamic Jihad, […]
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Letter: The coast is not the place for affordable housing
I would like to address a prevalent belief that increasing the inventory of high-end residential housing will automatically lead to an increase in affordable housing options. This notion seems reminiscent of the “trickle-down theory,” which has been widely criticized in past economic discussions for its flawed assumptions. While it is understandable that some may view […]
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Letter: Saluting Coach Ted Hutch of York
The retiring York track and cross-country coach has helped young students grow into the sort of people we need: humble leaders, confident team players and selfless supporters.
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Letter: Fendler movie brings back memories
The events from ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ were part of a turbulent decade in the 1930s.
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Letter: Voices need to be heard in South Portland
The Oct. 30 South Portland Comprehensive Planning Committee (CPC) meeting led with public comment. An unprecedented 80 people showed up. Although the CPC has a tough job, it could do better by including the public. It was alarming when the chair announced public comment would be shut down after a brief time. People were told […]
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Letter: Divestment was an inspiring display of unity
Lately, it seems everything political is designed to divide us. One notable exception was when the Portland City Council unanimously passed a divestment resolution, severing its financial ties to companies complicit in Israel’s war crimes. As a Palestinian-American, it felt like our community stood together that night in council chambers to oppose killing innocent civilians. […]