Letters

Published
December 17, 2019

Letter to the editor: Democrats are causing the obstruction in Washington

Never in U.S. history have we had a president who everybody liked. That is called democracy. Presidents come and presidents go. Some are better than others. When the votes are counted, the election is over. The country moves forward. We vote again in four years. No one person can serve more than two terms as […]
Published
December 17, 2019

Letter to the editor: Maine doesn’t need trappers to control wildlife growth

A recent article, “Maine looking for new ways to manage declining fur trade” (Dec. 7), indicates that Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is attempting to convince Mainers that trapping of fur-bearing species is necessary to “manage” our wildlife and can even be profitable. The facts prove just the opposite. With the fashion industry […]
Published
December 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Recycling program too tame for our times

According to an article in the Dec. 3 issue of the Press Herald, Sen. Susan Collins is co-sponsoring a bill to “bolster local recycling rates across the country.” It would include activities “ranging from public service announcements to labeling signs for recycling bins,” and help “preserve our nation’s stunning beauty.” The senator’s sentiment is touching, […]
Published
December 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Protect our children’s lives through climate action

All of our representatives should join Chellie Pingree in supporting two bills.
Published
December 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: EMS system needs adequate support

I was distressed to read the Press Herald series about Maine’s Emergency Medical System in crisis for lack of sufficient funding . EMT’s are required to have special lifesaving training and education. As someone who has relied on EMS personnel more than once over the past few years, I can attest to the fact that […]

Published
December 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Homeless veteran’s death should be a call to action

Russ Williams fought for us, to protect our freedom. He froze to death a homeless veteran. I think it is a crying shame that someone who fights for my freedom is left to die alone. In this day of high technology, someone should be able to come up with a way to protect our vets […]
Published
December 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Parties should rotate first primary states

Every four years, since 1972, Iowa and New Hampshire, in tandem, have repeatedly been the first two states to vote in the American presidential primary process. Isn’t it time for the other 48 states to take their turns at being one of the first two states to vote? We should reform the presidential primary process […]
Published
December 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Enjoyed learning about judicial appointments

Kudos to Megan Gray and the paper for the article on Gov Mills judge appointments. I appreciated learning of the difference between Maine District and Superior Courts, and was interested to learn of the proportion of women on the bench in Maine. Valerie Blais Portland
Published
December 15, 2019

Letter to the editor: Portland Museum of Art triennial further violates donor’s vision

Artist William Thon gave his estate to fund a juried exhibition every two years.
Published
December 15, 2019

Letter to the editor: Maine’s civil legal services are well run

In Maine, the legal needs of low-income Mainers who face criminal charges, or are involved in child protective proceedings, are handled by court-appointed lawyers and overseen by the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services. A different group of nonprofit organizations handles civil legal needs, including common problems such as divorce, eviction, protection from abuse, debt […]

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