The Valentine’s Day bandit, in my humble opinion, is a goodwill ambassador. In this time of political division, unrest and multiple concerns, the placement of the bright red hearts is refreshing, something to look forward to. And it’s an adventure to find all of them. While I appreciate a Valentine’s gift from my husband and […]
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Letter to the editor: Proposed pine tree plate is flavorless
Please leave the chickadee and our state flag alone. Both are beautiful pieces of art that describe our state. The current proposed design reminds me of when the state wanted a lobster plate. The first edition was an orange-looking cockroach. This latest design is quite amateurish and, quite frankly, very blah. Not only that, the […]
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Letter to the editor: Editorial overlooks e-bikes’ value to Maine
They’re a way for Mainers to make safe, short trips, and with a rebate, they can be low-cost, too.
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Letter to the editor: School district info shouldn’t fall to FOIA requests
Portland is fortunate to have a newspaper with an intrepid local journalism staff. Press Herald reporter Lana Cohen, for the second time in the past several months, has brought to light, using the Freedom of Information Act, knowledge about financial issues Portland Public Schools has had. The first instance was of then-school board chairperson Emily […]
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Letter to the editor: Homebuilding requires certain conditions
Very refreshing to see the editorial board favor the building of new housing (“Our View: To ease rental crisis, we can’t just regulate space – we must create it,” Feb. 14). Rent control, regulatory restrictions and NIMBY attitudes have proven to be successful deterrents in Portland for decades. Prior to the current development boom, Portland’s rental […]
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Letter to the editor: Israel pushes to consolidate power
I want to express my appreciation for the Feb. 14 Maine Voices column by Kristen Salvatore, concerning Israeli human rights violations against Palestinians and our continued financial support of Israel (“Maine Voices: Silence of our state’s senators on human rights violations equals complicity”). I totally agree with her and very recently wrote a letter to […]
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Letter to the editor: Heat pumps work just fine in Maine
It’s no surprise that the fossil fuel industry is pushing back, but don’t be fooled by their claims.
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Letter to the editor: Why I left the MSAD 75 School Board
In 2021, under the leadership of Chair Holly Kopp, MSAD 75 School Board hired a guided series of workshops to improve our cooperation, civility and respect for one another in 2021. We voted on a new policy to call one another out if a board member broke one of our policies in board meetings. When […]
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Letter to the editor: Save old Kennebunkport railroad depot
I would like to voice my support for saving a part of Maine history: the former Kennebunkport railroad depot. Built in 1881, it is now part of the Pilot House Restaurant and slated for demolition. A new, larger, modern building will take its place. I ask that the former depot, a modest 48-foot-by-20-foot light wooden […]
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Letter to the editor: McCarthy seems to need someone else to do the speaking
After watching U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy in his new role as speaker for a month or so now, I am wondering when the Republicans will appoint an Edgar Bergen for him and who it will be. William J. Leffler II Kennebunkport