Denise Tepler for state Senate I am writing to support Denise Tepler for state senator for District 24 (Sagadahoc County and the town of Dresden). Previously, as our state representative, she represented my town of Topsham effectively and responsively. I have grown to appreciate her compassion and how she listens to different viewpoints. She cares […]
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Letters to the editor: Extreme heat, Tepler endorsement
Extreme heat indicative of climate crisis The heat dome over much of the U.S. part of this summer made it clear that heat will probably be the worst of the many environmental disasters ahead. These rising temperatures result from our continued burning of fossil fuels, which is responsible for 75% of the rise. For millennia, […]
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Letter: Building a strong economy must be Maine’s top priority
Year after year, many of our politicians continue to add costs and regulatory burdens while ignoring pleas to evaluate Maine’s competitive standing.
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Letters to the editor: Yarmouth Clam Festival and Brunswick housing project
Engage with the shellfish community at clam fest The Casco Bay Regional Shellfish Working Group and Casco Bay Estuary Partnership are returning to the Yarmouth Clam Festival after their 2023 debut to highlight the clam fishery that is the namesake for the event. Both clams and oysters are vital to Maine’s coastal ecosystem, as well […]
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Letter to the editor: Promoting togetherness
In response to the increasing polarization of our culture and country, the Brunswick Area Interfaith Council (BAIC) and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick together with a number of other area faith communities are engaged in a project to promote shared values in our community. We want to lean into the core values common among […]
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Letters to the editor: Solar power, a letter to the president
Solar power is the future of energy Business people and even rabid environmentalists have grossly underestimated the promise and trajectory of solar energy. The Economist (6/22/24) says that it is not hyperbole to call the rise of solar power exponential and that by the mid-2030s it will be the largest single source of electricity. On […]
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Letters to the editor: Debate debacle; Trouble in Wiscasset schools
Debate debacle What we saw on CNN last Thursday was not a debate. It was a travesty, a grotesque imitation with intent to ridicule. It was never meant to be a grown-up conversation structured to enlighten us 60 million viewers about how the candidates would govern in a second term. Trump shamelessly spewed 602 lies […]
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Letter: Fair play in Olympic trials and elections alike
I’ve been enjoying watching the Olympic trials this summer. Maybe others have, too. The amount of skill and strength doesn’t come easily. Each person has his or her own story, challenges and inspiration. There is some jostling and trash talk, but the playing field is level, and the start and finish lines are equal. Many […]
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Letter: Social media and social ills
The damage to youth through smartphones and social media is intense. We propose a community solution.
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Letter: Incorporate 142 Free St. into PMA expansion
As an architect who has been involved in the historic preservation realm in Portland for 35 years, I encourage the Portland Museum of Art expansion project team to incorporate 142 Free St. into the proposed design. The creation of the Spring Street and Congress Street historic districts involved thorough and informed evaluations that resulted in […]