letter to the editor

Published
May 14, 2020

Letter to the editor: South Portland emissions mar enjoyment of clearer skies

We are being told, during these times of social distancing, that the reduction in traffic on our highways and streets has led to reduced measurements of pollutants in our air. On days when the sun is out and people are out walking, they can see how much clearer the sky seems as they breathe more […]
Published
May 14, 2020

Letter to the editor: Collins’ bill helped protect York County social services

As a board member for York County Community Action, I am especially grateful for the hard work Sen. Susan Collins has done to make the Paycheck Protection Program a reality. York County Community Action was an early recipient of a forgivable loan through the federal program, and with these funds, we were able to keep […]
Published
May 13, 2020

Letter to the editor: Inspiring, hardworking Zager good choice for District 41

I first met Dr. Sam Zager at Deering High School, where he volunteers at the Student Health Center. Not only does he attend to students’ health needs, but he also helps students explore the medical fields. As an administrator at DHS, I arranged several meetings for students with Dr. Zager. It was wonderful to see […]
Published
May 13, 2020

Letter to the editor: President not showing true leadership in crisis

Winston Churchill, on Aug. 20, 1940, after the Battle of Britain, said: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” What stirring words for the people of Britain at that time and how applicable his words are for today’s pandemic. What do we have from our […]
Published
May 13, 2020

Letter to the editor: Stay at Maine Med boosts respect for front line sacrifices

Honor heroes in fields such as health care and law enforcement – wear a mask, stay 6 feet away from others and take other steps to slow COVID's spread.

Published
May 13, 2020

Letter to the editor: Lookner will be a progressive voice for District 37 voters

I have seen firsthand the amazing work Grayson Lookner puts into his community, the city of Portland and the state of Maine. Portland and our state needs a new generation of passionate leadership, particularly a younger voice who knows how we can keep talented folks in our state. Our future economy depends on it. Most […]
Published
May 13, 2020

Letter to the editor: Zager will be public health advocate for District 41

Sam Zager, M.D., is the best candidate to represent House District 41 (part of Portland). Sam has used his education and experience as a naval-officer-turned-family-doctor to better his community for years. Sam is a volunteer at the Deering High School school-based health center. As a public health advocate, he has worked collaboratively to reconstitute the […]
Published
May 12, 2020

Letter to the editor: Win or lose, Collins will still get richer

The median income for Maine families for many years has moved little. With inflation, one could say the line is flat and runs behind the national figures. Interesting figures in light of the fact that our senators – Susan Collins and Angus King – are each multimillionaires. And getting richer! With election time nearing, advertisements […]
Published
May 12, 2020

Letter to the editor: Thank nurses, doctors with loan forgiveness

Every expression of gratitude is appreciated during the COVID crisis, but student debt relief would be especially helpful for health care workers.
Published
May 12, 2020

Letter to the editor: We’ve met original goal of stay-home orders – let’s move on

All these weeks later, can anyone still remember the original reason for the stay-at-home orders? It was for two things: to prevent hospitals from getting overrun, and to give time to research this new virus. That’s why the federal government’s original name for their initiative was “15 days to slow the spread” – not stop […]

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