While benefiting a wonderful cause, more consideration needs to be given to local residents.
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It is not ‘left-leaning’ to report the truth | Letter
I cannot leave two letters unchallenged from writers who complained about the paper’s supposed “left-leaning” approach to news. One letter writer (“Left-leaning reading results in left-leaning readership,” July 17) says the paper and other media outlets have spent a decade “spewing disinformation and outright lies” about the conservative side and ignoring President Biden’s aging. The […]
Maine must protect the environment — for everyone | Letter
Not all of us can afford to build multimillion-dollar shelters.
Making the case for Maine as Canada’s 11th province | Letter
Think about it, please!
Troy Jackson for Maine’s next governor | Letter
The former Maine Senate president is the leader we need in these chaotic times.
Philanthropy should help fund health care in Maine | Letter
There is a long list of needs and they must be triaged
Gorham quarry needs better oversight | Letter
Should I roll up my car windows when driving by the Brickyard Quarry on Route 237 in Gorham? According to the town and state, no problem, breathe it in. According to neighbors and residents, roll up! The emissions from the quarry and asphalt plants are a danger to our health. During the work week, the […]
Maine’s transgender students deserve better | Letter
These young people are not the enemy and should stop being treated as such.
Maine’s hydropower infrastructure is an asset | Letter
Maine’s hydropower infrastructure should be viewed as an asset, not a liability. Removing dams will increase our reliance on natural gas. Natural gas is billed as a “bridge fuel” — cleaner than coal and necessary for providing consistent baseload power until renewables catch up. Hydropower serves the same purpose, with fewer health risks. Take the […]
Hyde School coverage missed the mark | Letter
If society equates students performing some light chores with labor trafficking, we’ve lost our common sense.