Letters

Published
January 2, 2020

Letter to the editor: Bill would give Mainers dental care they need

It’s the early afternoon, and I am getting ready to head to the restaurant I serve at in Portland. I’ve brushed my teeth, and am finishing flossing when a piece of my molar falls out of my mouth. Feeling the gap with my tongue, I confirm a part of my tooth is missing. I take […]
Published
January 2, 2020

Letter to the editor: Religious violence demands action

Whatever group is targeted, we are all affected.
Published
January 1, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Maine can revive volunteer emergency services

Hal Phillips’ recent letter (“Maine should move away from volunteer EMS model” Dec. 22) struck me as interesting given my paternal grandfather coupled his St. Regis Paper first shift responsibilities with those he took on as the Bucksport Fire Chief. While I agree Maine is uniquely challenged with an aging, geographically sparse population, I also […]
Published
January 1, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Trump’s behavior cause for dismissal

When I served as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy, I learned that the Uniform Code of Military Justice includes an article that prohibits behavior unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, and calls for the dismissal from the service of those convicted. Is there any doubt that, as commander in chief, Donald Trump has […]
Published
January 1, 2020

Letter to the Editor: We should all be grateful for local news

Complain if you like, but you'll be sorry if it's gone.

Published
January 1, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Like Trump’s true believers, Nixon’s supported him to the end

Back in the day, I remember the Nixon impeachment scenario, when people proclaimed his innocence and touted what a great guy he was. It was an argument against Nixon that I, at 23 years old, lost many times. People were too enamored of his perceived accomplishments to recognize any frailty. In almost a déjà vu […]
Published
January 1, 2020

Letter to the Editor: How will Collins vote on impeachment rules?

On Dec. 18, a majority of members of the House of Congress voted for two articles to impeach President Trump: Article I, Abuse of Power and Article II, Obstruction of Congress. The next step is a Senate trial of President Trump to determine whether the facts support removal of the president from office. To remove […]
Published
December 31, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Collins ignores her two-term pledge

Sen. Susan Collins just announced she is running for her fifth term. When she first ran, 23 years ago, she told the citizens of Maine that if elected, she would serve only two terms, as 12 years was enough for one person. Many years ago, I corresponded with the senator multiple times, requesting help on […]
Published
December 31, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Education grant not ethically invested

As a bleary-eyed new father and state employee, in 2011 I accepted the $500 Alfond college education grant for my daughter. I had no choice on how it was invested and came to find out recently it is all invested with BlackRock, considered the largest driver of climate change through its investments in oil, gas, […]
Published
December 31, 2019

Letter to the Editor: ‘Partisan’ impeachment reveals what parties stand for

It is difficult to discern truth/reality when words are loosed from their meaning and thus serve to distort the situation itself. The impeachment vote is largely described, on Dec. 19, as being along “partisan lines.” This unfortunate description is not limited to impeachment but to most of the political activity in Washington today. Partisanship, by […]

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