Last Tuesday evening, the South Portland City Council met its own Greta Thunberg. Thirteen-year-old Anna Siegel was eloquent, emotional and brought tears to their eyes. The council was moved by her words, and by who was speaking. They could see their own daughter or granddaughter before them. As she spoke of her future at risk, […]

Re: Los Angeles Times editorial writer Mariel Garza’s column, “Warren’s pregnancy discrimination story isn’t hard to believe” (Oct. 12, Page A7): It was January 1967. I was teaching high school math in Michigan, and my first baby was due in June. I told the superintendent that I would not be returning the next school year […]

I have lived in Portland my whole life. I have seen Portland change over the years, growing more rapidly, economically. As a local small-business owner, I am voting for Ethan Strimling because he makes it possible for businesses like mine to survive. He is the only candidate for mayor who gets it. We need someone […]

In his Sept. 25 letter, Morton Soule presented a convincing argument that Latin strengthens one’s general command of language. An understanding of this so-called “dead” language is also helpful in understanding legal concepts. Of late, the expression “quid pro quo” has been used with a frequency not heard since Anthony Hopkins’ portrayal of Hannibal Lecter. […]

Climate change is such a polarizing issue that passing bipartisan legislation to address it has been out of range, till now. Citizens Climate Lobby, a national nonpartisan organization, recently helped introduce the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, by a bipartisan group in the U.S. House of Representatives. Enacted into law, this bill (HR 763) […]

I am proud to enthusiastically support William “Bill” Doyle for Saco mayor. Bill has what it takes to elevate Saco’s standards and address our issues. As a respected member of the City Council, a longtime Saco resident and a Thornton Academy alumnus, he knows what Saco residents want and need. He is one of us! […]

Christians who take the Gospel seriously appreciate the parable of the Good Samaritan, who gives all needed assistance to a fellow human in distress, illustrating the Golden Rule: Love your neighbor as yourself. Today there are over 70 million refugees worldwide. All need Good Samaritans – now. As the richest and naturally most blessed nation, […]

Greg Kesich blames Ethan Strimling for the conflict between the City Council and the mayor (“The many faces of Ethan Strimling,” Sept. 22). But is this the case? Notice that members of the City Council rebelled against the last mayor, Michael Brennan, in 2015. It seems clear that the problem is not with the people […]