Letters

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February 16, 2020

Letter to the editor: Pass L.D. 2094 to restore tribes’ rights

This is our issue, too. The tribes in the land we call Maine (Penobscot Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and Aroostook Band of Micmacs) deserve the rights, privileges, powers, duties and immunities similar to those of other federally recognized Indian tribes within the United States. I understand that this is not an […]
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February 16, 2020

Letter to the editor: L.D. 2094 not the best path for Passamaquoddy

The overhaul of the Indian land claims settlement act 'will at best maintain the status quo among the tribes and may make it worse.'
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February 16, 2020

Letter to the editor: You’d have to be deranged not to be angry at Trump, Collins

Re: “Jim Fossel: Liberals afflicted by Collins Derangement Syndrome” (Feb. 9): Columnist Jim Fossel says that liberals like myself were deranged for being angry at President George W. Bush for taking us to war based on a pack of lies, that we are deranged for being angry at President Trump for trying to bribe a […]
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February 16, 2020

Letter to the editor: Maine regulators, Airbnb hosts shirking responsibility for visitor safety

The state has been flooded with new, individual rentals available on the mass marketing machine. This brings people to restaurants, shops, boat rides and other services. A blessing for all those businesses. The state (at least in the past three years) has collected taxes from these rentals. A blessing for the state. I understand that […]
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February 16, 2020

Letter to the editor: Daughter’s wait for Maine services affects family’s well-being

Maine’s Legislature is considering L.D. 1984, a bill eliminating waiting lists for adults with disabilities to receive assistance. Our daughter is on two waiting lists. Isabella’s developmental delays were identified early. Child Development Services arranged for preschool and physical, occupational and speech therapy. At school age, she began receiving Section 28 services to supplement her […]

Published
February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: It’s a sure bet that Mainers will place sports wagers in New Hampshire

Great – now Maine residents on their way to New Hampshire to buy tax-free liquor and cigarettes can also place a sports bet. I wonder if the governor’s veto of sports betting in Maine was influenced by the Maine State Lottery. Scratch tickets for $25 are OK – but not a $25 sports bet? Please, […]
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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Historic district won’t help the Hill

Nothing in the city ordinance would 'stop big, boxy condos from being built' or keep buildings from being torn down.
Published
February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Sanders will uphold ideals of liberty, equality for all

I read the Jan. 26 letter from Martin Jones of Freeport (“Bernie Sanders is no moderate”) with interest. His opinion embodies the disconnect between generations evident throughout the country in 2020 and demonstrates a significant lack of understanding of economic and political systems. Sen. Bernie Sanders proudly proclaims his plans to reshape the dynamics of […]
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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Warren prioritizes voices, rights of Americans with disabilities

As the parent of a daughter with an intellectual disability, I was excited to read Democrat Elizabeth Warren’s detailed, thoughtful plan to ensure and advance the rights of people with disabilities. It is rare for a presidential candidate to make disability rights a central focus of a campaign. The needs of people with disabilities are […]
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February 15, 2020

Letter to the editor: Feb. 19 Portland town hall will send message to Sen. Collins

Thanks to the help of over 800 people in Maine and around the country, late last year I was able to place three full-page ads in the Maine Sunday Telegram asking Sen. Susan Collins to spend a little more time listening to average Mainers. One of our ads included the names of over 400 people […]

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