On Jan. 8, I was accepted at a homeless shelter in Augusta. I had been homeless since Oct. 31, 2025, so this news felt like a blessing. It meant no more nights outside and less uncertainty about my safety. I believed I was on a path toward stability. I spent one night at the shelter. […]
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More to Hegseth protest at BIW than met the eye | Letter
Those of us who gathered to oppose the February visit were not opposed to the visit alone.
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Amazon worker safety should concern Gorham | Letter
Where the company goes, protests often to follow. There’s a reason for that.
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We deserve a complete picture of Portland Observatory’s history | Letter
Historical links to the slave trade must not be ignored.
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Don’t rush to judgment on George Mitchell’s connection to Epstein | Letter
Mitchell’s contributions to public life outweigh this unfortunate association.
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Reducing plastic pollution requires limiting oil production | Letter
Placing a fee on fossil fuels at their source is a good place to start.
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Fund Maine’s homeless shelters | Letter
Lives are saved every day that shelters remain operational.
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Leavitt’s ‘fake outrage’ remark was deeply insensitive | Letter
The White House press secretary should pause and take stock.
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As governor, Rick Bennett will put people before party | Letter
Bennett has already proven that he will show up, listen and act for anyone.
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Immigration crackdown has gone too far | Letter
Criminals should be deported, but minimally trained agents and officers are overstepping reasonable bounds.