Home fires don’t stop for the holidays. In fact, they tend to spike nearly 20% due to seasonal risks. In Maine, 200-plus families experience devastating home fires every year. Every time a Mainer experiences this loss, the Red Cross will be there. I know because I am a Red Cross volunteer. Our disaster action team […]
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Saco No Kings rally was uplifting, joyful | Letter
On Saturday, Oct. 18, I attended the No Kings rally in Saco. I know some felt it could be dangerous or at least threatening. Nothing could have been further from the truth. The crowds were so positive, both in feeling good about being there and positive that it was right and necessary. The whole experience […]
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White supremacy rears its ugly head in Portland | Letter
There’s a photo at MaineMemory.net called “Ku Klux Klan Field Day, 1926.” The description says, “The Klan was active in Maine in the 1920s as a secret fraternal society that sought to influence politics and promote its ideas of nativism and Americanism, which included opposition to Roman Catholics, Jews, Black people and immigrants.” That was […]
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Embrace elevated architecture in Portland and beyond | Letter
The proposed 30-story mixed-use building in Portland will contribute jobs and workforce housing units.
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This Trump presidency is a great betrayal | Letter
The second Trump presidency is presiding over the betrayal of the American dream on a vast scale. Our record as a nation, while flawed in some respects, nevertheless has promoted equality, environmental enhancement, the health of our citizens, education for its citizens and equality of our people. The Trump administration is ripping apart our very […]
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As Maine governor, Rick Bennett will put people over politics | Letter
It’s high time for a governor who puts people ahead of politics. Rick Bennett gives Mainers that choice. Rick offers a unique combination of business experience and public service, grounded in the values of his Maine upbringing. Time spent in Maine’s North Woods deepened his commitment to protecting the environment. The private sector taught him […]
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Reelect Marty Grohman as Biddeford mayor | Letter
It’s not every day that we can vote for a candidate who we truly believe in. This November marks one of those rare occasions for the Biddeford community as we set out to reelect Marty Grohman for mayor. In his first two-year term, Mr. Grohman set a precedent of leadership, empathy and engagement as he […]
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A disheartening loss at USM | Letter
It was disheartening to learn about the closure of the therapeutic recreation program at the University of Southern Maine. The field of arts in health is growing internationally, supported by research funding and expanding community programs. While I understand that the major was unsustainable with current enrollment, USM missed an opportunity to promote the program […]
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Endorsing Corey Perreault for Brunswick Town Council | Letter
I urge Brunswick residents in District 4 to vote for Corey Perreault for Town Council. I was lucky to serve with her on the School Board, where she brought a wealth of experience, good judgment and dedication to our students and educators. She will be a thoughtful listener and effective communicator on the council, ready, […]
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Joshua Dunlap deserves confirmation to US Court of Appeals | Letter
In nominating Maine native Joshua Dunlap for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Sen. Susan Collins has made an outstanding choice. As Josh’s former law partner, I know first-hand of his superb qualifications: his intelligence, thoughtfulness, humility and love of the law and the constitution are exceptional. He will work vigorously for the impartial […]