The congregation I pastor has worshiped together every Sunday since the pandemic began. We have prayed, sung, passed the peace, shared our burdens, listened to sermons and challenged ourselves to live as our faith requires. We have done all this without ever breaking state guidelines, for we have worshiped online. I miss worshiping in our […]
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Letter to the editor: Black Lives Matter not just a slogan
A poll shows most Americans support the ideals behind Black Lives Matter, a reader says, but most also won’t get behind any particular solution to the underlying problems.
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Letter to the editor: Biden will right the listing ship of state
Four years – enough is enough! Trump’s behavior and self-serving attitude at the expense of our democracy must be stopped. We the people, for the soul of America, need to step up for the sake of generations to come. The alternative is the very real probability of creating a permanent anti-democratic, authoritarian society run by […]
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Letter to the editor: Where have all the ‘stellar’ Trump businesses gone?
I am constantly astounded at hearing Trump defenders speak glowingly of what a stellar businessman he is. I disagree and see him as a con man, unchanged from what he has been his whole life. So, a few challenges for Trump supporters. Can you tell us where we can all order some Trump steaks? And, […]
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Letter to the editor: Sounds like Trump willing to buy election win
It did not come as a surprise to read in the Press Herald on Sept. 9 that President Trump said he’s prepared to use his own money and spend “whatever it takes” to win a second term in the White House. It sure sounds to me like he’s willing to buy the election. A very […]
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Letter to the editor: Ranked choice works if you vote your conscience
Is it possible to “waste” your vote even under ranked-choice voting? Why, yes, it is! Under RCV, you rank your preference of candidates by how well each candidate’s positions align with your priorities. For example, if Medicare for All is important to you, you would rank Lisa Savage first, because she supports Medicare for All, […]
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Letter to the editor: Bicyclists need to learn the rules of the road
Riders need to let pedestrians know when they’re approaching from behind.
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Letter to the editor: Gideon can be trusted with our health care
In 2017, a tumor grew near my brain stem. I needed a 10-hour neurosurgery procedure and relied for insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As the Republican effort to repeal the ACA repeal was looming in the Senate, I left panicked messages for Sen. Susan Collins, who had voted multiple times against the ACA. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Gorham-area voters should send Brenner to Senate
The folks of Maine Senate District 30, which includes Gorham, part of Scarborough and part of Buxton, have the opportunity to vote for Stacey Brenner in November. They should jump at the chance! Stacy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that the state will need to deal with the aftermath of a pandemic. Her […]
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Letter to the Editor: Collins’ votes are not ‘profiles in courage’
Jim Fossel writes in his Sept. 6 column that Sen. Susan Collins “firmly occupies the center lane,” noting that she “votes with [the president] less often than any other Senate Republican.” This statement misses the point. Collins creates the illusion of being a moderate, generally by being “concerned” about the important issues of the day; […]