Letters

Published
December 10, 2013

Letters to the editor: Augusta ignores stranded riders’ woes

Pretty horrible actions are being perpetrated against disabled and elderly people, and no one seems to care. These crimes are being committed on a regular basis since Coordinated Transportation Solutions was given a contract to monitor/arrange rides through the Regional Transportation Program for our most vulnerable population. No one seems to care that they are […]
Published
December 9, 2013

Letters to the editor: Michaud should join gun bill sponsors

Readers also share thoughts on Iran sanctions, movement of the DHHS office and free speech for the tea party.
Published
December 8, 2013

Letters to the editor: Let’s fight poverty for more than a day

We’re coming upon the best time of year – the holiday season. This time of year, I think about all I have and what others don’t have. This inspires the toy drives, the food drives, the soup kitchens and all the Santa Clauses to ring their charming gold bells while they stand next to their […]
Published
December 7, 2013

Letters to the editor: Use tax for online sales should be noted

Readers also express views on abortion, the Cumberland County Civic Center, the need for pairs of train engineers and shopping locally.
Published
December 6, 2013

Letters to the editor: Congress should stay out of Iran talks

Authors of the government shutdown can’t teach diplomats anything about negotiations.

Published
December 5, 2013

Letters to the editor: Columnist scoffs at Walmart workers’ plight

Lane Filler of Newsday thinks that the pay and treatment of workers at Walmart is what they deserve (“Commentary: Walmart workers not underpaid just because they qualify for assistance,” Dec. 2). Such arrogance! Based on his skill theory, he is the real societal burden. What service has he performed for anyone? He survives because someone […]
Published
December 4, 2013

Letters to the editor: Maine should try pilot health care programs

I write in support of the Portland Press Herald’s recent editorial “Our View: MaineCare study won’t tell much we don’t know” (Nov. 21). Here’s what we know: This year Maine received a $33 million, three-year grant that will test whether new payment and service models will produce superior results and lower costs. Maine also received […]
Published
December 3, 2013

Letters to the editor: For many in Maine, Obamacare no bargain

My health insurance plan from Anthem Maine was canceled. I’ve spent a month studying the alternatives, and here are the results, as confirmed by the Maine Bureau of Insurance. The least expensive Anthem Bronze plan will cost $704/month, or $8,448/year. With the Internal Revenue Service deduction for medical expenses, the final cost will be $7,806/year […]
Published
December 2, 2013

Letters to the Editor: Non-sports fan prefers profit to Pirates

The Pirates are willing to drop their suit in exchange for anything? Does this pass the “straight face” test? Really? The Pirates’ argument is that there was general agreement on a contract. Try running that past a loan officer sometime and see how far it gets you. I have to wonder why the civic center […]
Published
December 1, 2013

Letter to the editor: Even prison students deserve praise

The newspaper should applaud their efforts, not dwell on their crimes.

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