What does Donald Trump want to do with the presidency? He makes his intentions clear, though less clear is whether he can turn his plans into reality. Kamala Harris describes him as “unserious,” but cautions that voters ought to consider as “serious” the risks of his presidency. Trump favors a strong presidency, enjoying powers he […]
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Joe Guzzardi: Harris’ failure on the border cut hurt in the swingiest swing state
Through Sept. 13, Vice President Kamala Harris has visited Pennsylvania 12 times, with most of her campaign stops happing in red counties that supported former President Donald Trump in 2020. Harris’ mission is to acquaint voters with her qualifications and her views for the future. A September New York Times/Siena poll found nearly one-third of […]
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Tom Purcell: Offering some tax advice
As a self-employed writer, I’ve become knowledgeable about how high my income taxes really are. Every now and then I like to reply to readers with tax advice. Q: Dear Tom, they say the only things certain in life are death and taxes, but could I still pay taxes when I am gone? (Curious in […]
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LC Van Savage: Poppy and other old friends
Years ago, I wrote about favorite names I’d come across in my lifetime, some I thought gratingly awful, some riotously funny. One was a kid I knew named Three Searles, named Three because he was his parents’ third child and they couldn’t think of another name at the time, so they named him a number. […]
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Guest column: Brunswick AFFF spill perspective in an election year
I wish to offer my perspective regarding the recent political fallout and grandstanding from the AFFF accidental discharge at Maine Regional Redevelopment Authority Hangar 4. It’s discouraging to hear Sen. Mattie Daughtry asking for the resignation of Kristine Logan, MRRA director, as a result of the spill. Daughtry mentions a lack of transparency as one […]
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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 […]
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Giving Voice: Journey of supporting housing through eyes of case manager
At Tedford Housing, the journey from homelessness to home is both deeply personal and profoundly collective. While many know us for our emergency shelter services, our commitment to creating lasting change is also fulfilled through our Permanent Supportive Housing program. The tenants living in Tedford’s 37 supportive housing units across six buildings have previously experienced […]
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Spirit of Life: Good signs of the times
Here we are, fewer than 50 days from national elections — from the top of the presidential ticket to down-ballot races for the US Senate and House, to state legislative races, to small town elections that will determine everything from who sits on the town council to whether to approve bond issues directly affecting local […]
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The Maine Idea: DeJoy’s plan creating death spiral for mail delivery
No longer do I wonder — as during and long after the pandemic — whether my mail will arrive daily. In that sense, the U.S. Postal Service has returned to normal. In any deeper sense, such as whether we’re getting the public service we need and deserve, the jury is still out. In May 2020, […]
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Just a Little Old: ‘The fat lady’ is warming up in the wings
Seventy million Americans tuned in to watch the recent presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The talking heads posed two burning questions prior to the debate: 1. Would Kamala Harris convey the impression that she is strong enough and smart enough to assume the immense responsibilities faced by any American President? 2. Would […]
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