The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was started in 1970 by President Richard Nixon when he recognized the negative effect human activities were having on the environment. In 2009, an “Endangerment Finding” was issued by the EPA in response to a Supreme Court decision determining that greenhouse gases were a form of pollution covered by the […]
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Stronger word needed on Collins’ efforts to stop Trump | Letter
In his Aug. 6 letter, Josh Yardley feels let down by Sen. Susan Collins’ weak efforts to block President Trump’s dismantling of our democratic process, rule of law and constitutional separation of powers. I feel like it’s more like betrayal. Jim Nelson Winslow
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Voter ID referendum would disenfranchise senior, disabled voters | Letter
Anyone with common sense should be strongly against this effort.
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What’s happening in Gaza is the very definition of genocide | Letter
This letter is in response to a harmful and misconstrued take that what is happening in Gaza right now is not a genocide (“We cannot call it genocide in Gaza,” letter, Aug. 14). First, I want to take a moment to define the term “genocide.” According to the U.N. definition, genocide means killing, causing serious […]
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Watch your words when covering President Trump | Letter
“Administration,” according to the Merriam Webster dictionary, means “performance of executive duties: management”; also “a body of persons who administer.” As for “coup”, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Cline Center Coup d’Etat Project has categorized the storming of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021, as both an attempted auto-coup and as an attempted […]
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Rep. Mason’s solutions keep Maine moving forward | Letter
I write to express my sincere thanks to Rep. Rick Mason of Lisbon for his leadership on the Transportation Committee during the first session of the 132nd Maine Legislature. His dedication and efforts to pass thoughtful policies should be applauded. This session, he helped to protect vital transportation funding, ensuring the Maine Department of Transportation […]
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One less gubernatorial candidate for Maine? Fine. | Letter
Regarding Bobby Charles’ run for governor: good news! He has shown the people of Maine early on that he isn’t fit to be governor and most likely won’t. Holly McKibben Portland
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Outgoing Lewiston police chief deserved better | Letter
A recent article on Chief David St. Pierre’s upcoming retirement did not do justice to his three decades of distinguished service.
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Medicare Advantage is a program worth protecting | Letter
As a former state representative here in Maine, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with many of the most vulnerable citizens in our community and listening to their concerns about the future for both them and our country. For our seniors, as well as those struggling with chronic illnesses, obtaining and maintaining access to affordable […]
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Welcome to the rules of ‘Trumpball’ | Letter
Philosophies and beliefs evolve into religious, political and social systems, frequently combining. In every instance, with every “ism,” sect or split amongst them, each comes to create order, rules they commit to abide by. The most successful recognize the rights of the others to have differences of opinion and policy, and to self-govern by their […]