Letters

Published
July 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Story on Portland rally to support immigrants fell a bit short

My husband and I attended the rally June 28 in Deering Oaks described in your June 29 article (“Westbrook won’t stop aid to immigrants”). We are writing to address two concerns. • First, the headline above of the article by Beth Quimby doesn’t reflect the broad scope of support for the continuation of public assistance. As […]
Published
July 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Republicans prefer battling Obama over helping Americans

Republicans can spend their time trying to make President Obama fail, or they can spend their time trying to help the American people succeed; they can’t do both. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker of the House John Boehner have made their very immoral and cruel choices, like cutting food stamps for children […]
Published
July 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Same-sex marriage clearly not harmful

Pastor Sandy Williams’ criticism of Barney Frank’s June 8 column seems to me a little lacking in the logic department (“Another View: Frank fails to refute anti-gay marriage arguments,” June 22). First, he indicates that Frank does not know the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. This is just not realistic. […]
Published
July 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Medicare for all simplifies health care

In his June 22 articles (“When college athletes get hurt, whose wallets should feel the pain?” and “USM ‘doing responsible things’ for athletes”), Mark Emmert explores the questions “Who pays?” and “Is it fair?” for injured University of Maine athletes. He interviews UMaine officials, caregivers, injured athletes and outside experts. Any uninsured student entering UMaine […]
Published
July 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Still more support needed for dedicated caregivers

It seems as though family members take on the great responsibility of caring for older relatives, but the costs that the caregiver endures financially, mentally and emotionally have seemingly gone undiscussed. It is encouraging to see that neither the Portland Press Herald nor AARP Maine is satisfied with being ranked 10th in the nation and […]

Published
July 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Poll on governor’s race had good news for Cutler

The real story in the June 22 Sunday Telegram front-page gubernatorial poll results (“Unsure voters put LePage, Michaud in dead heat”) was back on Page A9 in response to the question “How certain are you?” Only 34 percent of poll respondents said they are “definitely decided,” with 18 percent leaning toward someone, and a full […]
Published
July 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Work on ‘Unsettled’ series a shining moment for Press Herald

If I am not the first, let me add my vote in support for your commitment to journalism as expressed in your series, “Unsettled: Triumph and tragedy in Maine’s Indian country.” I think it was either Molly Ivins or Jim Hightower who made the statement, “The only things in the middle of the road are […]
Published
July 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Lawmakers need to address pedestrian safety for seniors

The matter of pedestrian safety usually takes a back seat to other public policy issues, but AARP finds that it is a matter of great concern for older adults in Maine. It’s no wonder older Mainers are concerned with their safety out on the roads. People age 65 and older make up 15 percent of […]
Published
July 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Put more focus on educating the young in poorer nations

I am grateful to be able to write this letter to you concerning the kidnapping of girls in Nigeria and the wars that continue throughout many developing nations. As a native of Sudan, I have read and will continue to read articles about these problems and the effects they have had on the children in […]
Published
July 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Shenna Bellows well-suited for serving Maine in Senate

I’ll try to make this letter to the editor Kesich-brief. Shenna Bellows, the Democratic candidate for U.S. senator, represents the kind of candidate who is most closely attuned to the interests and needs of Maine citizens. She comes from working-class roots in the heart of the state, has led an organization dedicated to human rights […]

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