I am responding to the Feb. 12 letter “Don’t shut out S. Portland’s dogs” (Page A4) as a dog and nature lover, as well as a member of South Portland’s Dogs and Public Spaces Advisory Committee (Ad Hoc). The committee is exploring how best to accommodate large numbers of unleashed dogs and their owners without […]
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Letter to the editor: Charter Commission failing to move Portland forward
Judging from the proposals seen so far, poorly thought-out public policy is what taxpayers should expect from the panel.
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Letter to the editor: Penobscot ambassador a compelling advocate for tribal sovereignty
Ambassador Maulian Dana represents the Penobscot Nation as she advocates for L.D. 1626, legislation attempting to fix racist abuses and exploitation by the state of Maine upon Maulian’s people. Maulian has nerves of steel. Her role model is one of optimism, integrity, humility, courage and honesty for future leaders. She’s built an amazing and successful […]
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Letter to the editor: Pence right to stand up for Constitution, against anarchy
Re: “Pence says Trump was ‘wrong’ in saying vice president could overturn election” (Feb. 4): Donald Trump’s coup was to destroy our democratic government. His lie, stating the 2020 election was “stolen,” has made him the perfect candidate as seen through the lens of the folktale “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” written by Hans Christian Andersen. […]
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Letter to the editor: Prevent another Holocaust by remembering the facts about it
A letter writer upheld a historically misinformed statement that a talk show host later retracted.
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Letter to the editor: Wintertime liquor litter probably not from Maine visitors
There must be a lot of people driving under the influence of alcohol on our rural roads, if my experience and that of my neighbors are any indication. This time of year, the preferred tipple seems to be single-shot bottles of cinnamon schnapps. These get tossed into my driveway and the snowbanks along our field, […]
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Letter to the Editor: State must do more to keep energy bills down
I work from home and use electricity daily, all day. My efficient heat pumps provide cool and warm air depending on the season. Since November 2021, I have been traveling. No one was in my home during that time, except to check on it briefly. My heat pumps were set at 50 degrees. My new […]
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Letter to the editor: When getting dental care, ensure anesthesia is safe
Attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical to maintaining lifelong oral health. During February, National Children’s Dental Health Month, it is important to know how to keep your child’s teeth healthy and ensure they have access to safe dental care in Maine. As president of the Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists and […]
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Letter to the editor: Portland schools must address lead threat
Results of testing done in Bangor schools shows how pervasive the problem is likely to be in many Maine districts.
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Letter to the editor: L.D. 1626 would restore sovereignty to Wabanaki tribes
Right an injustice today. Contact your legislators and urge them to pass L.D. 1626, which would restore sovereignty to the Wabanaki tribes, allowing them to access 151 federal laws enacted since 1980 and granting them the same rights and benefits that 570 other federally recognized tribes have in other states. Enacting this law will allow […]