An unexpected gift of kindness This afternoon (Nov. 13), I turned into my driveway and as I did so, a pickup that was behind me followed me in. When I got into the dooryard, I stopped and, not recognizing the truck, walked back to see who it was. Turns out it was Mr. Hubert Clair, […]
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Letters to the editor: Praise for The Times Record
The Times Record deserves to take a bow. Front-page articles are leading us toward a new “way.” A way out of and away from long eras of treating the Earth as something to use and dominate. Of all the many things that need to change in our Western way of looking at who we are […]
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Letter: Coverage lacking on rentals question
As the local “paper of record,” I depend on the Press Herald to provide information and clarity on local elections, particularly for some of the “down ballot” items that might not draw much attention during the campaign. In the case of Portland’s Question B, relating to short-term rental regulations, I believe the Press Herald let […]
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Letters to the editor: Election is upon us
Kamala Harris’ housing plan not just handing out money I am writing in response to a guest column on Oct. 25 by Jean M. Yarbrough titled “Rent control would worsen the state’s housing crisis.” I am not an economist, a builder or a realtor, but I felt this article gave the wrong impression about Kamala […]
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Letters to the editor: On upcoming local and presidential elections
Sen. Vitelli endorses Denise Tepler to take over Senate seat It has been a great privilege and an honor to serve as senator representing the people of Sagadahoc County and the town of Dresden in Lincoln County for the past eight years. While my term of service is coming to an end, I am pleased […]
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Letter: Businesses need customers and customers need parking
Regarding the Sept. 14 report “Portland exploring how to fill long vacant storefronts in Arts District,” I was stunned that in this article there was no mention regarding the difficulty – sometimes impossibility – of finding parking downtown. There is often little street parking, if any, and garages or parking lots are extremely expensive. No […]
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Opinion: Portland letter writers endorse on Nov. 5 vote
Three new city councilors will be elected next month.
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Letters to the editor: Thanks to Collins; on climate change; support for Hepler and Tepler
Thank you to Sen. Collins for strengthening election security I am writing to extend my sincere thanks to Sen. Susan Collins for securing $75 million in election security funding. Maine has a proud tradition of democracy, and it’s essential to keep our elections secure to maintain the trust of our communities. Thanks to Sen. Collins’ […]
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Letters to the editor: Political endorsements and commentary
Reelect problem-solver Golek In an earlier opinion piece, which appeared in the Portland Press Herald (“When we vote in November, we should support truth-telling,” March 2, 2024), I noted that this state and country both face a number of serious problems which need addressing … “but only by accepting our present failures. Where to initiate […]