In the brave new world of AI, we can communicate with the dead vocally or through an AI-based avatar image, usually programmed through interviews with the soon-to-be deceased. After death, they interact as they would normally in conversation — usually with surviving relatives who want their relationship to carry on. Sometimes the experiences can be […]
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Let’s cut Platner some slack | Letter
The Democratic Senate candidate has taken responsibility for his past mistakes. That’s the kind of person we should want to send to Washington.
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Distressed by Maine health insurance rate hike | Letter
I have lived over half of my life in Maine and I am lucky. I have always been employed and had health insurance through my employers. I have never had to worry about paying for health care my family needs. We have never experienced food insecurity or had to choose what bills to pay to […]
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A proposed solution for SNAP crisis in Maine | Letter
Should the federal shutdown continue and interfere with SNAP benefits for Mainers who need help feeding their families, I have a suggestion for our leaders in Augusta: Use the rainy day fund to feed Maine families. The federal government spends roughly $84 million per month on SNAP benefits for Maine people. At the end of […]
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Recreation bond a boon for Biddeford | Letter
I am writing to enthusiastically support the recreation bond that will be on the ballot in Biddeford. Our parks, trails, beaches and athletic facilities are assets in which we should regularly invest to provide as many opportunities as possible for people — young and old — to remain active and healthy. In addition to this […]
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Where the loss of SNAP benefits leaves us | Letter
It was only a bus ride. As teachers, we traveled Africa in the local buses. A man from Uganda during Idi Amin’s reign shared that he spent his days looking for milk to buy for his children. “You will not have time to protest a dictator if your children are hungry.” Hmm. SNAP is gone. […]
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Message from Peaks Island: Ignore the noise and build community | Letter
These times are overwhelming politically. I am writing to encourage any and all to not buy into the noise. Do what you can, locally. Maybe it’s reaching out to a neighbor in some way to help build your community. Here on Peaks Island, we are baking cookies and selling homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches at […]
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East Wing demolition is painfully symbolic | Letter
Why is the president getting away with this?
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I like Maine just fine, thank you | Letter
Duane Dumont’s Oct. 15 op-ed asked whether I was satisfied with Maine’s state government. At the end of his rant against Maine Democrats and their policies for using our tax dollars, he states, “You may not like President Trump; I don’t. But I do like the results he is pursuing: lower taxes and a nation […]
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The real reason for the decline in border crossings | Letter
It has been reported that illegal border crossings have decreased sharply under the current administration. One wonders whether the America made great again by cutting taxes to the rich and corporations while cutting benefits to the poor, sick and hungry is no longer seen as the desirable destination for those seeking a better life. We […]