I was saddened to read that John Clemente, a member of the Maine Legislature (1971-72), representing Portland and a member of the last Maine Executive Council (1975-76) representing Cumberland County, has passed away. I served with John on the executive council, and knew him in that role. John fulfilled his duties on the council with […]

There will be a new “sheriff” in town on Dec. 4 and I hope he takes the bull by the horns to straighten out our city’s homeless mess. We know that once the new building for our asylum seekers opens, it will open 120 beds plus the approved 50 extra beds for a total of […]

People deserve respect and support, especially from authorities, even if they are unhoused and dealing with substance abuse.

Thomas Deignan’s letter perfectly summarized why we must stop killing.

Extensive interactions with Portland police affirm their compassion and integrity.

Our cultural acceptance of gun violence and the trauma it provokes won’t change until we do.

Four years ago, Portland councilors decided against building a shelter off Commercial Street. The homeless are there anyway.