I work at the Farmington Energy Center, one of the largest solar sites in New England. As a solar field technician, I keep the energy center operating efficiently, and daily see how this solar energy center is delivering real, measurable benefits to our community. The energy center is doing what it was meant to do: […]
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Marriage equality milestone should energize Maine | Letter
June 26 marks the 10th anniversary of marriage equality in the U.S. We must protect it.
Angus King’s ‘concern’ about Gaza is not enough | Letter
As a member of the Senate Armed Services and Select Intelligence Committees, Sen. Angus King wields considerable political influence. He recently signed Senate Resolution 224 requesting that the Trump administration hasten aid delivery to starving Palestinians in Gaza. A good start, although far too late for the tens of thousands who have died from starvation, […]
Maine should protest without insults | Letter
We must be passionate and clear without being demeaning.
A very happy birthday to our military! | Letter
After attending the “No Kings” protest at Lincoln Park in Portland (I carried an American flag on a short pole, which doubled as my cane), I watched the NBC Nightly News coverage of the military parade in Washington, D.C., expecting to see precise marching by thousands of soldiers in full-dress uniforms, with a gleeful President […]
Is the coverage favorable? Or is it the protest? | Letter
While the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol was an attempt to destroy democracy, the recent ‘No Kings’ demonstrations looked to preserve it.
Maine got it right at the ‘No Kings’ protest | Letter
The only arrests took place after the Portland demonstration had ended.
Remember Sec. Bill Cohen’s courage | Letter
The Bangor native remained true to himself and the Constitution by voting to impeach President Richard Nixon.
Refund Laurel Libby’s constituents | Letter
Those who punished Rep. Libby by silencing her must understand one basic expectation.
Medicaid cuts a disaster in the making for Maine | Letter
Stripping people of their coverage will force more uninsured patients into emergency rooms.