Numerous animals were named for Georg Wilhelm Steller, a botanist who discovered a sea eagle recently spotted in Maine.
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Letter to the editor: Those involved best equipped to explain Capitol violence
Today’s TV comments on the eruption of violence in Washington a year ago feature college professors analyzing the behavior of thousands of people climbing the walls of the Capitol, breaking windows and hitting others. The translation of violence into words is left to the elite, such as college professors. What do professors know about raw anger? What do […]
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Letter to the editor: Religious basis of Maine vaccine mandate lawsuit remains unclear
The biblical command to love one’s neighbor as oneself conflicts with putting others’ health at risk.
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Letter to the editor: Meet in Monument Square on Jan. 6 to prevent another attack
The U.S. Senate and President Biden must do whatever is necessary to pass the Freedom to Vote Act, the Protecting Our Democracy Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Washington, D.C., Admission Act. We must not forget what happened – and we must demand action from our leaders to prevent another attack […]
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Letter to the editor: Protect Maine elections from foreign influence
Last session, the Maine Legislature took many steps to remove the undue influence of money in elections, from banning corporate campaign contributions and cleaning up our political action committee laws, to ensuring that running for office is not an opportunity for politicians to enrich themselves. Unfortunately, a bill that I supported to prevent foreign countries […]
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Letter to the editor: Storm raises questions about Portland’s street closure policy
Another January, another storm, another astronomical tide, more flooding here on Portland Pier. Those of us who live or work here adjust our schedules, move our cars and watch the moat that appears outside our buildings. It is an inconvenience, yes, but one we are willing to live with for the privilege of being in […]
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Letter to the editor: Collins urged to support Build Back Better bill
I always look forward to seeing a column in your paper by our senior senator, Susan Collins, like the one published Dec. 29. It is reassuring to know how hard she is fighting for everyday Mainers. I thank her for her efforts, and I congratulate her on her perfect attendance award. But if she really […]
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Letter to the editor: Riot’s anniversary must rouse us from our apathy
Jan. 6, the Feast of the Epiphany, represents the triumph of light over darkness. Let’s fight to keep it that way.
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Letter to the editor: The key to resolving Washington’s deadlock
On the evening of Dec. 28, my wife, Sharon, and I attended a holiday cocktail party where we found ourselves in an inspiring and spirited conversation with three other party-goers on the subject of Sen. Susan Collins, and how she alone, at this very moment, could change history. In a way it was a coincidence […]
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Letter to the editor: Anti-democratic trend demands Collins’ resistance
As we approach Jan. 6, we should refresh our sometimes-short memories of what really went down a year ago. Nothing short of a capitulation of our democratic election process almost came to being by a misguided mob, urged on, lest we forget, by the person who took an oath to protect and defend our Constitution. […]