letter to the editor

Published
May 30, 2020

Letter to the editor: Don’t forget the Maine Med front line’s night shift

Health care workers welcome free meals delivered by Portland restaurants – but the people working at midnight miss out.
Published
May 30, 2020

Letter to the editor: Tornado survivor advises 2020 graduates on weathering COVID

On May 22, 2011, Joplin, Missouri, was hit by an F-5 tornado. One-third of the town was destroyed in an unprecedented time span for a tornado to stay on the ground. Included in the destruction were the high school and some elementary schools. Seniors had their prom and graduation – but even so, things were […]
Published
May 29, 2020

Letter to the editor: Business should not endanger public health

The Maine Tourism Association advocated against 14-day quarantines for out-of-state visitors earlier this month – despite this being a common-sense public health precaution. The moral disgrace of sacrificing Grandma for The Economy aside, it turns out that these reckless pleas were also poor business insight; people are flocking to longer-term summer rentals and even welcome the […]
Published
May 29, 2020

Letter to the editor: Treat all who are sick, not just COVID patients

A Gorham man wouldn't have died Tuesday ‘if his doctor had taken the time to see him,’ his widow says.
Published
May 29, 2020

Letter to the editor: Civic-minded Abbott ready to represent District 47

I would encourage everyone in Yarmouth, Chebeague and Long Island to vote July 14 for Heather Abbott for state representative in the Maine House District 47 Democratic primary. I’ve known Heather as a mother, a community volunteer and as a person of integrity in our community for several years. Heather has consistently proven her commitment […]

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.

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