I will be voting to reelect Henry Ingwersen to the Maine Senate so that he can continue working for us in District 32. I first met Henry when he campaigned for the State House in 2017 and learned he spent years as an elementary school teacher, a small businessman, farmer and a beekeeper. Henry has […]
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Letter: Maine’s D.C. contingent must act now to preserve Medicare
More planned cuts to provider reimbursements will mean reduced access to care.
Letter: A word of caution on heat pumps
A lack of reliable electrical service can limit their effectiveness as home heating sources.
Letter: Offshore wind farm proposals ignore Maine’s fishing heritage
Who gave the governor and outside interests the right to change how we earn a livelihood?
Letter: Stay informed on Falmouth pesticide ordinance
On Aug. 20, we attended a panel discussion at the Falmouth High School regarding a proposed pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer ordinance. The panel consisted of three individuals, with backgrounds in environmental practices and organic products, and one president of a local professional lawn care company that follows strict mandates and best practices when using synthetic […]
Letter: Maine needs to crack down on speeding
Saturday morning, Sept. 14, I was on I-295, northbound, in the right-hand driving lane, somewhere between Topsham and Richmond. That section was recently repaved. My ears picked up a sudden, very loud staccato-like exhaust noise – when a shiny black Dodge Charger or Challenger in the passing lane blew past everyone in the driving lane, […]
Letter: Lookner will go above and beyond for Portland
Among the outstanding Mainers it’s been my privilege to know is Grayson Lookner. He’s a Maine Guide, legislator, union hand, musician and friend. Now he’s running for city councilor at-large to represent all the people of Portland. Grayson has worked for me and beside me. He works hard and smart and gets things done. He […]
Letter: The question to ask on AI in education
The two opinion pieces on AI in education that appeared in the Press Herald on Sept. 6 (“AI could prove very helpful to Maine students” and “Fair evaluation of Maine DOE reveals no sacrifices“) missed the point. The question should not be what role, or if AI can have a role in education, but “what […]
Letter: Portland City Council a role model for the nation
Though I live in Belfast, I am extremely grateful to the Portland City Council for the wisdom and courage to vote unanimously to divest from companies doing business in Israel. One of the companies on the divestment list is well known in Maine: General Dynamics, owner of Bath Iron Works and General Dynamics Ordnance and […]
Letter: A leadership opportunity for L.L.Bean
The Freeport company is in a position to speak truth to power about climate change.