Letters

Published
March 21, 2015

Letter to the editor: Methadone as treatment better for Maine and patients

This is in reference to the March 19 commentary titled “Ending MaineCare coverage for methadone is not what any good doctor would order.” Co-author Dr. Robert Newman’s commitment and passion over decades are truly extraordinary, and patients suffering from the disease of addiction are fortunate to have such a dedicated advocate. It is true that […]
Published
March 21, 2015

Letter to the editor: Hannaford’s charity makes plastic bags more helpful

The Hannaford stores in Portland have graciously opted to donate to hunger relief the plastic bag fee (tax) that has been mandated by the Portland City Council. Hannaford already does many great things in this area, and this further effort is commendable. I can’t think of a better incentive to continue to use plastic bags […]
Published
March 20, 2015

Letter to the editor: Sending letter to Iran was treasonous behavior

I am appalled that anyone would consider any of the senators who signed the letter to Iran to be a star. If we were at war with Iran, that letter would have been an act of treason. They consider Iran one of our greatest enemies, if not the greatest enemy, yet they sent that letter. […]
Published
March 20, 2015

Letter to the editor: Expand Medicaid in Maine because it is the right thing to do

I visited the Capitol last Thursday with the physicians of the Maine Medical Association. Gov. LePage met with us to hear physicians’ concerns about the future of health care, medical education and other matters. He began by stating that he was glad that “welfare costs” had been brought under control, and said that he had […]
Published
March 20, 2015

Letter to the editor: When LePage holds up bond funds, there are victims

Gov. LePage is once again threatening to hold up voter-approved bond funds for the Land for Maine’s Future program. He is mistaken if he feels that holding these funds hostage will affect his political opponents. There are, however, real victims. Several years ago, our local land trust negotiated an agreement to purchase a conservation easement […]

Published
March 20, 2015

Letter to the editor: Let’s bring imperiled Christians to Maine

In the Middle East and Africa, right now, lots of people are killing other people, mercilessly. Recently, some Christians were beheaded. Some say the roots of this violence are economic. Others claim the root of the problem is religious intolerance. Some say that terrorists are hijacking religion for their own agendas. Whatever! Let’s find a […]
Published
March 20, 2015

Letter to the editor: FDA complicit in limiting access to cheaper drugs

Dr. Richard Dillihunt’s letter (“Let’s battle Big Pharma to bring back imports of cheaper drugs,” March 12) nicely exposed the price gouging on drugs sold in the U.S., drugs that are sold for far less elsewhere. Missing was the Food and Drug Administration’s complicity in enabling the inequity. You need only go to their website […]
Published
March 19, 2015

Letter to the editor: Last election taught hard lessons

Speaking at a news conference in October 2014, near the end of his campaign for governor, independent candidate Eliot Cutler reflected on his imprint in Maine politics and rhetorically asked: “Have we struck a dagger in the heart of negative campaigning? Have we beaten back the politics of fear?” Cutler bowed his head, lamenting that […]
Published
March 19, 2015

Letter to the editor: It’s everyone’s responsibility to aid homeless, mentally ill

In his March 4 column, editorial page editor Greg Kesich placed the spotlight on the homelessness situation in Portland and pointed out its root causes: (a) loss of jobs, (b) lack of available housing and (c) mental illness. Although corporations have outsourced jobs overseas, employment figures have improved over the past six years. Regardless of […]
Published
March 19, 2015

Letter to the editor: We can’t afford pay raises for the governor, legislators

Re: “Longtime Democratic lawmaker makes case for giving Maine governor a raise” (March 16): In the case of the governor, not only does he get paid, but we also pay for his transportation, which includes trips to various and sundry places as well as a driver (usually a member of the State Police, who should […]

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