Letters

Published
May 29, 2020

Letter to the editor: Lookner committed to social justice in House District 37

Grayson Lookner is running in the Democratic primary in Maine House District 37. Over the last five years, I have come to know Lookner as a bright, conscientious and hardworking young man. His contributions to the Maine Beacon and Free Press stand in testament to his intelligence and deep commitment to social justice and democracy. […]
Published
May 28, 2020

Letter to the editor: Support Maine businesses that support safety measures

I have been disappointed by the failure of many local businesses to enforce basic virus safety measures, including social distancing and mask use among customers and employees. I’m all for reopening our economy, but if we are to regain any semblance of normal commerce, these measures have to be followed. If I don’t feel safe […]
Published
May 28, 2020

Letter to the editor: Sen. Collins fails to demand presidential accountability

Transparency and accountability are vital to our democracy, especially as trillions of dollars are being spent as part of the fight against COVID-19. It is essential that our money is spent for the right purposes – these are our tax dollars, and we will be paying off the accumulated debt for many years to come. […]
Published
May 28, 2020

Letter to the editor: Sen. Collins’ Paycheck Protection Program helps nonprofits, startups
Published
May 28, 2020

Letter to the editor: Graduating senior mourns a rite of passage

Even a teen who prefers to play cards outside as her friends dance feels a sense of loss after what would have been prom night.

Published
May 27, 2020

Letter to the Editor: CMP corridor threatens ‘Forest of the Enchanted’

CMP, New England Connect Transmission Corridor or “Forest of the Enchanted” You the residents of Maine, will have that decision November 2020. Sixty-six thousand residents cared enough to sign a petition to have it placed on the ballot. For the price of a cup of coffee per month on your electric bill, this forest will […]
Published
May 27, 2020

Letter to the editor: Article on Prime, Toyota offers unbalanced view
Published
May 27, 2020

Letters to the Editor: All workers deserve safe working conditions
Published
May 27, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Adapting to COVID is an inspiring story

In the midst of the impact this COVID virus has had on us all, news from various sources bring us troubling updates that challenge our thinking, resolve, and worry about the future. More and more there are stories of creative and positive ways people are dealing, but in many of them financial resources and stability […]
Published
May 27, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Death with dignity law works for Maine

Thank you for your May 16 article by Eric Russell” (“If there was a good way to go, this was it”). He wrote of 75-year-old Ronald Deprez in the late stages of the degenerative illness amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Mr. Deprez became one of the first to end his […]

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