It’s worth reminding ourselves that this race toward cruel and insipid fascism could end tomorrow if a handful of elected Republicans joined with Democrats to impeach the president. Instead of spouting platitudes about the shutdown being the fault of Sen. Chuck Schumer, as if we’re still living in an era of semi-functional governance, Sen. Susan […]
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Support of Question 1 places undue burden on election officials and voters | Letter
I had the privilege of chairing the 2012 Elections Commission, which was charged with carrying out the legislative resolve to study “voter participation … and the conduct of elections in the state.” This was a protracted effort with representatives of differing views who conducted hearings throughout the state. Since then, there has been intense interest […]
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No Kings protest energy could be put to better use | Letter
Every week, it seems another protest or rally pops up — people shouting, holding signs and venting their outrage into the wind. No matter what side you are on, there is always an underlying feeling of anger. The latest is the No Kings protest. Hundreds will show up, chanting, posting selfies and going home feeling like […]
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Rita Pello offers expert-backed education policy for Augusta | Letter
As an Augusta resident, I had the privilege of attending a recent Board of Education meeting. The boardroom has been full lately, with debate surrounding presidential executive orders that conflict with federal and state laws. Emotions have run high (some attendees even wore T-shirts displaying board members’ faces and home addresses), but at-large member Rita […]
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Maine’s subtle but significant change in boat winterization | Letter
Fall is here and in Maine we’re beginning to see our boats being covered with shrink wrap to protect them for the winter. This fall, we’re seeing some subtle and perhaps unnoticeable changes near our waterfront; the shrink wrap is changing. Shrink wrap is installed to protect boats. When removed in the spring, its recyclability […]
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Trump is the wrong person for peace plan in Gaza | Letter
The president’s track record on the conflict is hardly inspiring.
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Janet Mills should be Maine’s next senator | Letter
Many recent letters have said that Gov. Janet Mills is too old to serve as a senator. She is only 77. Susan Collins is 72. Donald Trump is 79. (One politician draws the largest attendance for political rallies: Bernie Sanders, age 84.) Go to the internet site “State of Maine, Office of Governor Janet T. Mills” […]
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Maine State Music Theatre is bucket list-worthy | Letter
I read the Oct. 9 GO section list with interest (“30 things that should be on every Mainer’s bucket list”). While I think it’s generally a good list, there is one major omission: The Maine State Music Theatre. Maine has a world class music theater operation that brings Broadway-quality performances to tens of thousands people every year. Why was Maine […]
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All on the same page at No Kings in Rockland | Letter
I joined more than 1,000 people at the No Kings rally in Rockland with a sign saying “We’re Here Because We Love Our Country.” I began to ask people to sign on to the sentiment. Soon they were lining up, enthusiastic to be asked. Everyone I approached signed. I collected 262 signatures, as many as […]
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Maine has the power to change food insecurity | Letter
With her open smile in the Oct. 12 paper (“Historic cuts to SNAP will affect thousands in Maine”), Ms. [Nichole] Mulrenin of South Portland admirably defies the stigma of food insecurity that persists in our society. The article carefully reports a variety of perspectives on upcoming changes to SNAP and reveals how national food policy […]