South Portland workers lauded To the editor, After about six months, the work on the water lines and streets off the “Red’s” intersection have been completed in fine fashion. The workers and crews who did the work should be highly commended for their good work and thoughtfulness during the project. Well done. Good job. John […]

Dial down the rhetoric To the editor, Recent comments on the Friends of Willard Beach Facebook page responding to the South Portland park ranger’s post about new signage regarding the ordinance governing dogs on the beach are troubling, and suggest a lack of good faith. One calls the signs “pollution,” another suggests they will soon […]

City won’t tolerate hatred To the editor, Recently, a menorah that was erected by a synagogue in South Portland was vandalized by cowards in the dark of night during this sacred and holy season of many faiths. We stand in solidarity with our Jewish siblings and we the people, and proud residents of our great […]

Matthews is one of South Portland’s unsung heroes To the editor, South Portland is fortunate to have many unsung heroes, and Richard (“Dickie”) Matthews is no exception. After 15 years on the South Portland School Board and 12 years as the chair, Dick has stepped down from his post – but not from his commitment […]

Consistent message on leaves needed To the editor, Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise in Maine: in addition to the dreaded and debilitating Lyme disease, Maine has seen a surge in babesiosis, anaplasmosis and Powassan encephalitis. I’m glad to live in a community that cares enough about public health to recognize the dangers of chemical pesticides; […]

Officer serves a ‘critical role’ To the editor, I recently learned that Officer Rocco Navarro, traffic specialist, is being reassigned to regular patrol duty. This is no fault of the city or interim police chief, but a consequence of shortage. Although I understand, I want to highlight the work of Officer Navarro on the Bike/Ped […]

Candidates are ‘deeply invested’ To the editor, Linda Cohen and Richard Matthews both have meaningful municipal-level governance experience and policy expertise. They are deeply invested in our community and can be counted on to listen, respond to constituents, engage in critical thinking, prioritize collaboration, respect city staff, be fiscally responsible and serve faithfully. Few people […]

Candidate assists community projects To the editor, My name is Lucas Brown. I’m currently a senior at the University of Southern Maine, studying business entrepreneurship. I would like to extent my support for Margaret Brownlee to hold a position on city council. The first time I saw Margaret speak was during a Diversity, Equity, and […]

Mayor demonstrates concern for entire community To the editor, I would like to speak to the core values that I have seen our mayor and fellow councilor, Misha Pride, demonstrate. Councilor Pride demonstrates respect, of the individual, the family, community groups and the community as a whole. As an attorney, he appreciates how the law […]

Dog-free beach time is essential To the editor, What began as a privilege (off-leash dogs part-time in the summer months and full-time from Oct. 1 to April 30) is now viewed by many dog owners as an entitlement. An entitlement despite a dog population explosion (200 to 300 off-leash dogs on a weekend day in […]