I am writing to express my support for Jon Anderson, who is running for Scarborough Town Council. I’ve worked with Jon for several years and have been consistently impressed by his intelligence, hard work, and ability to manage complex projects. These traits, combined with his background in policy, process, and finance, make him an ideal […]
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Another View: Harris right to doubt Trump on vaccine
Marc Thiessen ignores the president’s tendency to use the power of his office for political advantage.
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Letter to the editor: In needy state, lavish Senate campaign spending a disgrace
According to Staff Writer Gillian Graham, author of “More Mainers struggle to feed their families as agencies fear worst to come” (Sept. 13), 173,080 people in Maine struggle with hunger, and 47,460 of those people are children. Further, it has recently been reported that the two major 2020 Maine U.S. Senate candidates have collectively spent […]
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Letter to the editor: Editorial on advocate’s death offers call to action
Continuing the harm reduction practices that Jesse Harvey implemented will save lives and ensure people who use drugs are treated with dignity.
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Letter to the editor: Sharing the path – bikers and walkers can do better
OK, OK, I’ve seen the light. When I’m on a bicycle, on a bike-walk path, I let pedestrians know when I’m about to pass them. I make it a point to slow down. But here’s the thing: A majority of walkers completely block the path. All the time! They are on one side, and their […]
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Letter to the editor: In pandemic, stay proactive about prostate cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which takes on added significance in 2020. Not only has there been confusion in recent years about prostate cancer screening, but during the COVID pandemic, cancer screenings of all types have lagged while we mobilize to fight COVID. This at a time when UroToday.com cites the American Cancer Society […]
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Letter to the editor: Homer does explore African American life
I was surprised by the recent letter (Sept. 6) of my distant relative Chalmers Hardenbergh regarding the Portland Museum’s upcoming exhibition on “The Art of Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington.” He suggested that “Blacks are almost completely excluded from Homer’s canvas.” I hope most Homer-loving Mainers (including my three Down East siblings) are not still […]
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Letter to the editor: Politics infects once-reliable public health resource
We need to hear how Maine’s senators plan to restore public trust in scientific research and reporting.
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Letter to the editor: Collins has shown that she’s no moderate
Every election cycle, Susan Collins’ media campaign touts her as the most moderate and bipartisan Republican of the Senate. Collins may vote against her party in a subcommittee, when her vote doesn’t really matter. However, her final and consistent voting behavior is firmly aligned with the right wing and the obstructive Mitch McConnell-Donald Trump tribe. […]
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Letter to the editor: Mask-wearing Christians put love ahead of liberty
I’m not sure what God those pastors represent, who preach against taking such precautions as masking and social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. The God who gave grace to my childhood was One who so loved the world that the Incarnation of that Love, Jesus Christ, was sacrificed so we might not perish. […]