Feeling anxious and hopeless regarding our current political climate? Then now is the time to invest in the essential professionals working in our school system. Like other districts around us, Cape is facing a budget shortfall this season (see Sentry article “South Portland to lay off teachers, ed techs, administrators“). But ours is not due […]
Sentry Letters
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Letter: A call for conscience to save democracy
Angus King’s 20-minute address to the Senate on Feb. 20, 2025, made Maine proud. Finally, there is public recognition that Trump has undermined our three branches of government in his quest to become a dictator and his recent declaration of “king.” The reluctance of Congress to stand up for the Constitution while relying on the […]
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Letter: Elon Musk and Trump are attacking our democracy
Our poor federal government. The Muskrats’ reckless behavior is so unsafe, and the trampling on the Constitution is so lawless. But the cruelty and uncaring for the common folk is just as dangerous for our sense of ourselves as a country. What do we stand for, if not for a nation of laws and compassion? […]
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Letter: South Portland leaders are out of touch
It’s so nice living in a city where our leaders aren’t the least bit concerned about reducing spending, cutting taxes, or generating revenue, but instead, gas leaf blowers! Misha Pride told us how dangerous handheld blowers are, holding a gas engine in your hand and emissions blowing at you. Thanks for looking out for me […]
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Letter: Sen. Collins should speak out against head of Department of Defense
Collins should speak out on defense nominee Dear Sen. Susan Collins, We are following the confirmation hearings, and are aghast at the prospect of an unqualified, unhealthy and unprincipled man being confirmed as head of the Defense Department. It is not just demoralizing, it makes our closest allies wonder how they can partner with the […]
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Letters to the Editor
Locker Project story appreciated Your article about The Locker Project was deeply appreciated by those who support that organization. In a short period of time it has made a profound impact on the educational community, as well as those among us who live in less fortunate financial circumstances. An organization like The Locker Project cannot […]
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Letter: Rosemarie De Angelis vows to do her best on South Portland School Board
I would like to give my sincere thanks to the voters of South Portland for reelecting me to the South Portland School Board. It is an honor and a privilege to be given the opportunity to make decisions on behalf of our youth. There are many issues before us that affect the well-being of our […]
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Letter: Matt Beck prepares to address South Portland’s concerns
I want to thank the people of the eastern third of South Portland for entrusting me to represent them in the Maine House of Representatives for a full two-year term. I am humbled by your support and by the challenges that lie ahead. As I campaigned for the House District 122 seat, I listened as […]
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Letter: Affordable housing needs a targeted approach
I would like to address a prevalent belief that increasing the inventory of high-end residential housing will automatically lead to an increase in affordable housing options. This notion seems reminiscent of the “trickle-down theory,” which has been widely criticized in past economic discussions for its flawed assumptions. While it is understandable that some may view […]
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Letter: Opposition to Yard South uses information directly from applicant
A recent letter to the Sentry (“Yard South embodies South Portland’s housing values,” Oct. 15) criticized the No Yard South group for spreading “misinformation and fear.” Similar letters have appeared in the Portland Press Herald. Information distributed by NYS is taken directly from the pre-application and application submissions submitted to the Planning Department by PK […]