It is critical that everyone in the world knows that the protests and demonstrations erupting across the country are peaceful. This Republican administration is attempting to paint them as violent riots, but the only “proof” they present is videos that are decades old. Overwhelmingly, the violence is being instigated by ICE — teargassing, shooting and […]
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Red flag law can prevent gun violence | Letter
Regarding the second ballot question in November, should Maine adopt a red flag law, it’s helpful to see what other states have done to deal with unstable people who have weapons. How many states have a yellow flag law? Only Maine. When other state lawmakers investigated what other states were doing, not one said, “Yep, […]
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A red flag law will help prevent future tragedies | Letter
Why do I strongly support a red flag law? Because gun violence is the leading cause of pediatric deaths, and states with these laws have lower gun violence rates. A red flag law, or Extreme Risk Protection Order, streamlines the temporary removal of a firearm from someone who is at risk. Family members can petition […]
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Extensive coverage of No Kings and hardly a mention of Middle East deal | Letter
The coverage of “No Kings” day was extensive, page after page of photos and words. But these papers barely mentioned the momentous, history-making arrangements changing the Middle East. Pledges of up to 30 countries to spend their money to rebuild war-torn Gaza; Hamas returning hostages; an invitation to Iran to rebuild its economy instead of […]
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Trump’s boasting has its limits | Letter
I can’t help wondering what it is like for the president. He boasts about being the greatest of all the presidents, smarter than all the generals and the best deal maker of all time but who can’t brag about being the reason for the largest gathering of protesters in all of American history. Perhaps he […]
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Bill Savage ‘an essential voice’ on Augusta City Council | Letter
As Bill Savage’s colleague on the Augusta City Council, I urge voters to reelect him to the at-large seat this November. Councilor Savage brings invaluable experience as an attorney, which shows every time we face complex policy, budget and development issues. His ability to cut through legal details and explain their real-world impact has guided […]
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This Election Day is about preserving absentee voting | Letter
I’m writing to support absentee voting rights in the state of Maine. I urge my neighbors and fellow voters throughout the state to vote “No” on Question 1 on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. Universal suffrage is a cornerstone of our democracy. Our laws should not impose artificial barriers to voting. Here are three reasons […]
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Platner reminds us of the perils of posting | Letter
Certain things can come back to haunt us.
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Maine must not lose momentum in state-level climate work | Letter
The Maine Energy Plan attempts to balance future electricity demand, clean energy supply, affordable heating options for consumers and sustainable jobs for workers. An Oct. 17 op-ed, “Maine needs a better plan for its electrical grid,” proposes a companion grid planning group to bring together private, public and nonprofit leaders to evaluate these interrelated issues […]
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Quality affordable housing requires expert understanding | Letter
I don’t doubt that property managers at organizations like Avesta Housing work hard. They’re buried in paperwork — HUD forms, inspections, compliance reports and tenant communications. Those tasks are demanding and necessary. But what’s missing in too many housing organizations is the other half of the equation: people who actually understand buildings. Avesta manages hundreds […]