Letters

Published
May 18, 2016

Letter to the editor: Democratic Legislature needed against governor

In less than four weeks, voters will have the opportunity to vote in their party’s primary, on June 14, for House District 9 (Kennebunkport and parts of Kennebunk and Biddeford). As we observed recently on Veto Day, our legislators must work around an obstructionist governor who vetoes sound, sensible legislation that would benefit Mainers in […]
Published
May 18, 2016

Letter to the editor: Elephants need rescue from circus and cancer research

It was heartening to read that circus elephants are being released from their miserable lifestyle of bondage (“Ringling Bros. pachyderms pack it in,” May 6). But it was shocking and dismaying to read on and learn that they are now going to be used for cancer research. Who is responsible for that decision? Mabel O’Brien […]
Published
May 17, 2016

Letter to the editor: Case of ed tech, pregnant girl shows something is rotten in schools

Years ago, I had the good fortune to be tutored by some of the best lawyers in the business, Bernstein Shur Sawyer & Nelson. Now I am proud to be an educational technician in the Gorham school system’s special education program. Which brings me to the School Administrative District 6 case, involving Superintendent Frank Sherburne, […]
Published
May 17, 2016

Letter to the editor: Justin Chenette deserves Senate seat

I’m writing to support Justin Chenette of Saco for Maine Senate in the June 14 Democratic primary. Last June, I co-organized a rally at the State House urging the Legislature to investigate Gov. LePage’s efforts to sabotage Mark Eves’ hiring by Good Will-Hinckley. In January we held another rally advocating for impeachment. I’d never done […]
Published
May 17, 2016

Letter to the editor: Too much space devoted to writer’s trip to Italy

I like the Portland Press Herald and I also read staff writer Mary Pols pretty regularly, but unless she and son Dolan had an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy, I don’t know why you took up nearly the whole May 11 Food & Dining section with it. With any kind of adequate parenting, most of us […]

Published
May 17, 2016

Letter to the editor: Diane Russell’s bold leadership shows she belongs in Senate

When state Rep. Diane Russell told me she was introducing an amendment at Maine’s Democratic convention to abolish superdelegates, I thought, “That’s a nice idea, but it’s never going to happen.” But much to my surprise, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton supporters united, voting overwhelmingly to eliminate superdelegates and strengthen our democratic process, thanks in […]
Published
May 17, 2016

Letter to the editor: SAD 6 superintendent has strong record as a leader

As a student at Bonny Eagle High School in School Administrative District 6, I can attest to the monumental character of Superintendent Frank Sherburne. Under his tenure, the district has grown exponentially. Summer math and reading programs for elementary students have begun, and, as a result, test scores have increased. Graduation rates have increased. Dropout […]
Published
May 16, 2016

Letter to the editor: No justice in a Clinton White House

You publish many letters from your readers suggesting that Sen. Susan Collins should not support Donald Trump. Fine. I’m a dyed-in-the-wool Republican and I don’t want to vote for him. The problem is that his opponent is less qualified than he is, given her dishonest background and lack of accomplishment. So what is a Republican […]
Published
May 16, 2016

Letter to the editor: Collins should demonstrate integrity, oppose Trump

I was saddened but not surprised to hear that Sen. Susan Collins intends to support Donald Trump. It confirms that it’s politics as usual and not about personal beliefs or integrity. She acknowledged that she always supported the Republican Party nominee and stated “I suspect I would do so this year.” However, she wants him […]
Published
May 16, 2016

Letter to the editor: LePage deserves no praise for acquiring shelter dog

I could not believe the comment (a woman) posted in the Voice of the People on May 11, regarding Veto and (suggesting that) the LePages would make a better home for this dog than the lady that this dog would (have) helped as a therapy dog. This lady was supposed to get this dog and […]

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