The immediate punishment for those who stormed Brazil’s capital over the ex-president’s loss is something from which the U.S. should learn.
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Letter to the editor: Presidential Citizens’ Medal ceremony, honoring duty, overlooks Pence
On Jan. 6, the second anniversary of the Capitol insurrection, President Biden honored and presented the Presidential Citizens’ Medal to 14 heroes who physically defended the Capitol and also to those who protected the voting process. It was a very moving and well deserved ceremony. However, in my opinion, one more person should have been […]
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Letter to the editor: Turn Gitmo into ‘Club Fed’ to deter politicians of any affiliation from lying
What is it about our federal elected officials or political “wannabes” that makes them think that lying, hypocrisy and questionable ethics are OK? The news concerning recently elected New York U.S. Rep. George Santos lying about his family background, work history, etc., was appalling, but it underscores actions that have transpired for way too long […]
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Letter to the editor: Proposed Portland Museum addition compromises existing design’s integrity
Creating an entrance on the High Street side of the building will ‘wipe out gallery spaces on the first and second floors with a massive entry hole,’ a reader says.
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Letter to the editor: NFL player’s collapse stirs action, but mass shootings don’t. Why?
Last Monday night, as I sat in stunned silence watching a football player being carted off the playing field, I was struck by the silence in the stands. All of the newscasters, even Rachel Maddow, broke with the latest on Damar Hamlin’s condition. One football writer said, “We have become desensitized to the game’s inherent […]
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Letter to the editor: Democrats might have selected a better House speaker
In the recent vote for speaker of the House, Democrats took justifiable pride in their consistent support for Hakeem Jeffries. But at what cost? Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s concessions to the Freedom Caucus will hurt Democrats at least as much as mainstream Republicans. Among other concessions, a single caucus member can now place McCarthy’s speakership in […]
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Letter to the editor: Single-payer could ease hospitals’ growing financial stresses
Turning to a for-profit for financial help, as Northern Light Health is doing, won’t mitigate factors like billing- and insurance-related costs.
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Letter to the editor: Football fan enjoys the thrills, not the violence
Re: “Commentary: What is it about Americans that makes us football addicts?” (Jan. 7): I disagree that we football fans all groove on the violence of pro football. I love to watch the games, but not for the sight of giant guys smashing each other (or smashing littler guys). The players contest, and we fantasize […]
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Letter to the editor: Maine’s Property Tax Stabilization Program will burden younger taxpayers
The newly implemented Property Tax Stabilization Program (to help elderly keep their homes) will cost Maine’s younger taxpayers a bundle. The following has been verified by the Property Tax Division of Maine Revenue Services: Assume a property qualifies for the tax relief program (the homeowner is at least 65 and has received the homestead exemption […]
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Letter to the editor: Maine’s congressional delegation champions landmark animal welfare bills
President Biden recently signed the last of five animal protection measures into law. The FDA Modernization Act 2.0, the Reducing Animal Testing Act and a statutory fix to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 were enacted, along with record-breaking funding for enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970, the Big Cat Public […]