The front page of the Jan. 30 Portland Press Herald reported Sen. Collins congratulating herself for making a deal with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to end its “enhanced” immigration actions in Maine. There was no mention of release of its victims, or restitution for the damage and fear it has inflicted on […]
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Nirav Shah is trustworthy enough to be Maine’s next governor | Letter
As a senior citizen, I’ve seen countless campaigns and voted in countless elections. I’ve heard promises turn into sound bites and morals watered down by interest groups. I’ve also experienced how aging transforms an informed voter into a liability for too many campaigns. But what we gain as we age is a clear understanding of […]
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Trump shows his priorities with wind energy project decisions | Letter
As has been well noted, while campaigning, Donald Trump met with fossil fuel executives and promised them a good return on their investment — if only they would give him $1 billion to ensure his victory. He has done much to make good on their donations (bribes), but perhaps the most egregious was at Christmastime, […]
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We should be protesting fraud, not ICE | Letter
Contrary to 99% of the letters to the editor and the opinion columns in this newspaper, I am very proud of the accomplishments of President Trump, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trump truly is making America great again. I am embarrassed and angry that […]
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Greenwood Historical Society is alive and well | Letter
A recent article described some of the difficulties many small historical societies are facing. The work that small historical societies do is essential to preserving our collective heritage, and so we are happy to see these challenges receiving media coverage. We hope that it will inspire some readers to visit, support or join their town’s historical society. […]
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Pete Hegseth is an insult to our armed forces | Letter
I found the above-the-fold headline, quoting the so-called “secretary of war,” appalling (Feb. 9). This is not a serious person, for reasons I think many of your readers recognize. Firing senior women commanders (Coast Guard), retiring the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, a Black officer with decades of distinguished service, the list goes on and […]
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We must define universal health care before seeking major reform | Letter
Not until we do that can we focus on how the system would affect cost, patients and providers.
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A plea for integrity from Republican politicians, Susan Collins | Letter
My high school teaching peers and I sat around the other day discussing essential qualities we want our students to embrace. We tossed around words like “compassion,” “curiosity,” “accountability.” But the word we kept coming back to was “integrity” — strong moral principles that guide us in the decisions we make. We considered this a […]
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The new meaning of ‘ICE out’ | Letter
Having a home in Maine for over 40 years, and going to both “summah camp” and school in Maine, I have come to understand what “ice out” means: a new beginning — a new season. That cold crisp air, a red sunset, gray skies and a gray frozen lake. To awaken the next morning to sun […]
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Recent op-ed will have resonated with many Christians | Letter
I am a retired seminary professor and pastor in the United Church of Christ, writing to express my appreciation to the Portland Press Herald editors and to Abbey Hamilton, a junior at Yarmouth High School, for her fine op-ed on Feb. 5 titled “MAGA is antithetical to the teachings of Christ.” Abbey articulates what many […]