Letters

Published
July 10, 2019

Letter to the editor: Punitive approach to migrants will backfire later

Greeting our new Mainers with “welcome” signs at Fort Williams, rather than walls and cages, ensures a better outcome for all. It’s ironic that our fear of terrorists crossing the U.S. border has led to treating asylum seekers like criminals. If incarceration changes their attitude toward the U.S. from hopefulness to anger, who is to […]
Published
July 10, 2019

Letter to the editor: Young Americans won’t benefit from limited-government approach

I was startled by Kathleen Parker’s July 2 column, “Why young Americans may be conservatives at heart” (Page A5). First of all, I do not think that many would argue with her desire to see young Americans happier, more prosperous and better educated. These are reasonable goals and certainly not limited to conservatives. It is […]
Published
July 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Ties with Cape fray as Fort Williams parking fees take effect

Dear Cape Elizabeth, I was sorry to see your plans for parking fees at Fort Williams. I’m your neighbor in South Portland, and you and I have been great friends for many years. The fort has given me dog walking, lacrosse games, lobster rolls, biking and Dooleyball (you have to be there) in all seasons. […]
Published
July 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Cape’s improvements to park much appreciated on holiday

Kudos and congratulations to the town of Cape Elizabeth for their upgrade to the management of Portland Head Light and Fort Williams Park. On Independence Day, the park was mobbed by cars and people, yet all was in good order, with plenty of good parking and free flow of the crowd. It was a joyous, […]
Published
July 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: U.S. World Cup victory renews appreciation of American flag

The final win for the women's team made it possible to embrace the true meaning of the Stars and Stripes again.

Published
July 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: ‘True believers’ on the left fully capable of intolerance, hate

Your July 6 edition contained a letter from a Cape Elizabeth gentleman (Charles Scontras) who was quite critical of a group he derisively identifies as “true believers.” I wonder if the writer grasps the incredible irony of his critique. He assails these “true believers” as intolerant, rigid and embracing authoritarianism while implying that his side […]
Published
July 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Walk-in should remind Collins of responsibilities to children at border

I stood up and participated in a walk-in at Sen. Susan Collins’ Portland office July 3. Many brought their small children and spoke about the anguish over the separation of families at the border. We chanted “Close the camps!” We asked what the senator would do to improve conditions and ensure that money designated for […]
Published
July 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Maine State Music Theatre’s ‘Sophisticated Ladies’ is a knockout

We had front-row seats to the left of the stage. There, we could see the tap dancing up close. Curt Clark’s actors and actresses at the Maine State Music Theatre put their whole hearts into their performances. And the musicians, well, they were superb; Three or four of them were in their 20s and the […]
Published
July 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Medical paperwork adds to patient stress

Over the past weeks, I have attended eight different medical appointments with my friend. At each, we were handed the infamous clipboard, seven pages of questions, asking about the same medical history. It takes time and emotional energy, causing angst, frustration, fear and anxiety. To ask the same questions, print the same forms, hire someone […]
Published
July 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: New Mainers a benefit, not a burden

We need the youth and ambition they bring to our state.

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