Letters

Published
June 4, 2016

Letter to the editor: No more school taxes for our oldest homeowners

I have a strong feeling concerning people who have reached the ripe old age of 80 and are trying hard to remain in their own homes. We should not have to continue paying for school taxes! I trust some of you will agree with me, and I sincerely hope that our governor is reading this […]
Published
June 4, 2016

Letter to the editor: Social attitudes are the real danger in our bathrooms

It is said that by calling on schools to let transgender students use bathrooms or locker rooms that match their gender identity, the Obama administration’s “bathroom directive” will endanger the privacy and safety of women and children in bathrooms, locker rooms, dressing rooms and other intimate places. I believe that the very attitudes behind the […]
Published
June 4, 2016

Letter to the editor: Letter writer owes Sanders supporters an apology

In response to William Lotz’s May 30 letter to the editor lecturing all Bernie Sanders supporters for the rude behavior at the Maine Democratic Convention: The majority of the attendees at the convention, from both campaigns, were extremely well-mannered. It is entirely inappropriate to blame all of Sen. Sanders’ supporters for the insults to Barney […]
Published
June 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: Keep politics out of commencement speeches

It’s that time of the year: Colleges and universities have their commencement ceremonies, honoring their senior graduating classes, seeing them off to their newfound freedom and moving on with their future and what lies ahead. You can’t help but notice who the commencement speakers are. They come from all walks of life, some famous and […]
Published
June 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: DHHS inept in dealing with state’s drug crisis

Re: “Amid Maine’s drug crisis, DHHS slow to expand treatment options” (May 25): I could not believe my eyes when I read the report of the lack of action in seeking additional recovery locations with funds approved by the Legislature last year. When the opiate crisis hit the headlines, senior Department of Health and Human […]

Published
June 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: Jill Duson has experience, wisdom to be state senator

I’ve voted absentee for Jill Duson for Maine Senate in District 28. Before meeting Jill, I knew her only as a policymaker, city councilor and former mayor of Portland. I admired her commitment to not only saying the right things, but doing things the right way. This is the kind of leader we need in […]
Published
June 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: Ben Chipman will address the major issues as senator

Rep. Diane Russell is tireless in her work on the legalization of marijuana, which will be on November’s ballot. I’m concerned that Russell’s singular focus on marijuana prevents her from being taken seriously in Augusta on the issues that my neighbors and I actually care about. In contrast, Rep. Ben Chipman works tirelessly on the […]
Published
June 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: Senate District 31 needs leader like Barry Hobbins

Congratulations, Democratic voters in Maine Senate District 31 (Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Hollis, Limington and part of Buxton). You have two great primary candidates June 14. Of those two, Barry Hobbins is the guy to get things done. Having served in the Maine House with Barry, I know that he is the person to turn […]
Published
June 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: How is Mark Trail surviving in cave so long without food?

Mark Trail must indeed be a superhero. No mere human could survive so many weeks – in or outside a cave – without food. Pat Renn South Thomaston
Published
June 2, 2016

Letter to the editor: Marginalized people left at higher risk

I’m having trouble getting worked up about our governor’s bigotry … again. Last week, I spent Wednesday in a room with 150 inspiring people who are working to save lives in Maine by preventing overdoses. Days before, I provided HIV test results to people struggling with homelessness, poverty and survival sex work. On Friday, my […]

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