Why don’t lawmakers approve background checks and 72-hour waiting periods for buying firearms when polls show overwhelming support for these measures among Mainers?
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Letter to the editor: Religion should not be part of abortion debate
In our country, freedom of religion is an individual right; it requires freedom from others’ religions. Your religious beliefs may differ from mine, so we must apply our religions only to ourselves and not force ours upon other people, as that would violate their religion. Please refrain from saying I can’t do something because it’s […]
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Letter to the editor: Citizens’ Climate Lobby to be applauded for pursuit of climate policy
Regarding the recent op-ed on climate advocacy (“Concrete federal legislation has the power to keep fossil fuels in the ground,” June 24): Many people concerned about the climate crisis are extremely frustrated by the maddeningly slow pace of progress by the federal government in promoting effective solutions. Me included. The apparent lack of urgency by […]
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Letter to the editor: Dairy workers need help, not news releases
During Maine Dairy Month and year-round, Gov. Mills has shown that the concerns of farmworkers are not a priority for her.
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Letter to the editor: Lawn sign rules, like other HOA rules, can be amended
First and foremost, I strongly believe no one should make harassing phone calls aimed at the LGBTQ+ community (“Falmouth mother says she’s not taking down her Pride flags despite complaint,” June 24). With regards to lawn sign and flag rules, Homestead Farm’s homeowners association was handed over authority to an elected board in December 2022 […]
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Letter to the editor: Falmouth condo community flag rule exists for a reason
Point of pride without respect for homeowners association rules? A hard sell. Homestead Farms in Falmouth has very restrictive rules and regulations that are intended to minimize disruption and interference by one owner with the rights of others. Homestead Farms is a small condominium community with restrictions, protections and guarantees. One restriction is an article […]
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Letter to the editor: Opposition to expansion of abortion is closed-minded
To discriminate on the treatment for a woman, decided in the sanctity of a doctor’s office, is invasive.
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Letter to the editor: News coverage of submersible shows priorities amiss
The ongoing violence in Haiti and the tragic drownings of hundreds off the coast of Greece take a backseat to coverage of five wealthy adventurers.
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Letter to the editor: Put homeless Americans, veterans first
I read the recent article regarding the asylum seekers who were living on the streets of Portland (“These 4 asylum seekers spent months sleeping on the streets of Portland,” June 22). Apparently, some people stood up and paid for their temporary housing. When are people going to do the same for homeless Americans in Portland […]
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Letter to the editor: What if people raised the alarm before mass shootings?
A common thread among many mass shootings is the fact that other people had knowledge of the intent of the perpetrators prior to its taking place. A number of case studies and forensic examinations of such shootings show this to be true, going back to at least Columbine. A couple of other common denominators include […]