As someone who thinks Portland is a wonderful city, I am concerned about the divisive tone of the mayoral race and the need of public officials to take positions on the candidates. Are we creating a little Washington D.C? Portland is an open and generous city that has welcomed and helped people from within and […]
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Letter to the Editor: Brakey’s giveaway way off target
Its ironic that in order to elicit widespread mass public support, Erik Brakey has selected the one weapon emblematic of widespread mass public shootings. Skip Stahl South Portland
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Letter to the Editor: New Marina fence blocks public views
A cherished asset deserves protection by city officials.
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Letter to the Editor: Snyder has the right skills to be mayor
Politics isn’t a boxing match. It’s not a baseball game or a gladiator-style theatrical performance. It’s a whole lot more boring than that. Ever been to a City Council meeting? It’s kind of like waiting in a dentists’ office. I’m attracted to political figures who see public office as a service for which they volunteer […]
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Letter to the Editor: Historic moment for Collins, nation
I am writing to express my support for the conclusions of my fellow veteran, Ambassador William B. Taylor, upon the publication of his opening remarks to impeachment investigators on Oct. 22. The document, released by The Washington Post, coupled with acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney’s news conference, clearly demonstrate an abuse of power by […]
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Letter to the Editor: Strimling was always there for people like me
As a senior citizen on a fixed income, who loves this city, I want to be able to afford to continue living in my home. When I went to Mayor Strimling to ask him to help people like me, he was the first one to actually listen. A year later, he put in place the […]
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Letter to the Editor: Getting stuff done is not the same as getting along
Many in this campaign for Mayor are saying that what we need in a leader for our city is simply someone who will “be agreeable.” Someone who will make sure we all get along. But getting along on behalf of whom? Agreeing to what? Developers who are over-gentrifying our city? Big business that is blocking […]
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Letter to the Editor: Bruzgo is right choice for South Portland
As a small business owner in South Portland, I endorse Katie Bruzgo for City Council. I remember when Katie and Naomi bought their house in South Portland. I knew then that Omi’s coffee shop would be moving “over the bridge” eventually. At the time, Omi’s was steps away from my home, and fueled my daily […]
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Letter to the Editor: Strimling is the mayor Portland needs
City policy, politics, the free market and basic math have conspired to make affordable housing become mission impossible. If 30 percent to 50 percent of residents cannot afford to live here, we have already failed in the mission. Spencer Thibideau is a real estate lawyer whose goal will be to maximize his clients’ profits at […]
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Letter to the Editor: Send the message that bike helmets work
On Oct. 24, you published a photo of a young man jumping his bike over steps at Mechanics Park in Biddeford with the headline, “Cycling, A Green Form of Transportation.” Please, in the future, don’t publish photos of riders doing tricks like this who are not wearing helmets. Photos like these inspire younger kids to […]