I trust Jackie Sartoris to be a problem solver as Cumberland County’s next district attorney. I know that she will make hate crimes and violence against vulnerable populations – including women – higher priorities. I look forward to working with her to build the genuine public safety that comes from lifting up our communities, and […]
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Letter to the editor: Supporters of life should work to make our world better
It’s very interesting that all those against a woman’s absolute right to choose – those who are implying that these women are doing something immoral and against life – seem to be the very ones who are OK with destroying our democracy. They appear to be the ones not on board with moving forward at […]
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Letter to the editor: Right to life movement must do more for those already born
The position that the right to life movement takes is that they wish to preserve and protect all infants’ lives. I could respect this if it included babies living in the world. Mothers need prenatal help, medical help and programs to help working families and poor families provide for their living children. It seems the […]
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Letter to the editor: Make partial Baxter Boulevard closure a permanent one
Build a multiuse trail and waterfront park to get more people out of their cars and onto their feet or bicycles.
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Letter to the editor: Democratic Party seeks cash but lacks coherent message
I’ve received over 150 requests to “chip in” $10, $25, $50, $100 or more for a Democratic local or national campaign during the last month. Some of the messages include begging, veiled threats and “We’re counting on you to respond right away.” However, I’m frustrated by the nature and number of these requests, and more […]
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Letter to the editor: For continuity, leadership, support Sahrbeck in Cumberland DA primary
Jonathan Sahrbeck is the best choice for Democrats in the June 14 primary for Cumberland County district attorney for the following reasons: 1. Under Jonathan’s current leadership, the DA’s Office is a leading example of progressive community outreach, alternative sentencing and drug treatment. 2. Jonathan has had major trial experience since 2007 in some of […]
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Letter to the editor: Failure to restore tribal sovereignty shows Maine’s lack of progress
Gov. Mills’ threatened veto, and the Legislature’s failure to act to restore sovereignty to the Maine Natives, prompt this reply. Gov. Mills and the Legislature should go back to this country’s archives and look up the speech given centuries ago by Native American leader Chief Red Jacket to Congress. His first words were “my people […]
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Letter to the editor: Portland city garbage bags are complete trash
For $3 apiece, residents deserve something that doesn’t tear, rip or leak as easily as what they use now.
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Letter to the editor: Portland charter can’t fix personality conflicts
After reading several articles about the Portland Charter Commissions’ proposed recommendation for stronger mayoral powers in developing the city’s budget, it appears to me an obvious, and recent important fact, is not being given much weight. The city of Portland received an upgrade from Standard & Poor’s to a coveted AAA rating on Thursday, April […]
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Letter to the editor: Cumberland County DA candidate Sartoris is a prosecutor with heart
In 2018 we missed a chance to seat a progressive Cumberland County District Attorney when Stephanie Anderson retired. The Democratic primary was competitive and nominee Jon Gale seemed assured of victory. Alas, John Sahrbeck, an Independent who had been a registered Republican until just before the primary, slid into office with only about 25 percent […]