One story that has not received much press coverage recently is the travails of the ill-fated Boeing Starliner. As a former NASA employee, reading about the problems of a Starliner return trip to earth for astronauts Wilmore and Williams is very disconcerting. I am reminded of the title of a 1960s TV show, “Lost In […]
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Letter: Portland fortunate to have people concerned about homelessness
If our city continues to allow growth, not to include the hundreds of people who just want to have a roof over their heads, then it’s time for new leadership.
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Letter: When it comes to symbolism, context matters
I found an op-ed of Aug. 6 to be very misleading (“Opinion: From da Vinci to the Liberty Bell, symbols still matter”). The bell referenced by the writer was indeed a replica of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia but the bell itself, known as the Freedom Bell, is located in Washington, D.C. There was no […]
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Letter: A thought on housing and a thought on solar power
Schools and housing are constantly in the news – let’s connect them. If every school had a few studio/efficiency apartments attached, when the student population increases, close off the kitchens and the unit becomes a classroom. Then, when the student population decreases, rent the apartments out for income and housing. This could be a win-win […]
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Letter: Rep. Golden’s negativity on EVs shows poor judgment
Protecting the world we all live in is not a partisan issue, it is a human issue.
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Letter: When a mannequin sounds pretty good
In a July 27 letter to the editor, the writer quotes Donald Trump, who said, “Democrats, ‘would vote for a mannequin or a dead man,’ if that’s who the party nominated.” I submit that even if the Democrats voted for both a mannequin and a dead man, they would do far – I repeat – […]
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Letter: Newspapers should neutralize headlines
The Aug. 8 letter, written by Jennifer Morris of South Portland regarding the media’s spin, was right on. I would love to see my Portland Press Herald become a better newspaper than most. Begin by exploring both sides of an issue and neutralizing those headlines. Joyce Stowe York
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Letter: Prioritize affordable housing over other development
Recently, two articles in the Press Herald are foremost on my mind. The first: “As hotel development looms, city aims for year round tourism” (Aug. 7, 2024). Seven-hundred-and-fifty hotel rooms are currently accepted for development and 400 more are “in the works” for future development, a total of 1,150 rooms. Portland already has an abundance […]
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Letter: More work needed to support Maine students
A recent Press Herald article described a summer meals program supporting thousands of children across the state. But, as it notes, more work is needed to support Maine learners. Ongoing challenges mean that not all kids get the support needed to thrive. In the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, we work […]
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Letter: Wizard of … Walz?
Harris-Walz is to Trump-Vance as a bucket of water was to the Wicked Witch of the West. Trump’s superpower – fear – is being neutralized by hope and joy. Harris-Walz 2024! Cynthia Peoples West Newfield