letter to the editor

Published
April 21, 2020

Letter to the editor: Restructure ‘broken’ system around public ownership

The system doesn’t need to be fixed – it needs to be changed completely. Our health care system is vastly underprepared for this crisis, and government assistance has been far from adequate. The response to such atrocities is often to say that “the system is broken.” But the problem isn’t a broken system – it’s […]
Published
April 21, 2020

Letter to the editor: Decision on Collins’ replacement should be made in Maine

Susan Collins has signally failed to represent the interests of average Mainers. I was there when she told the Press Herald Editorial Board in 1994, “I think we should listen to the voters.” It’s been a long time since that was her priority. But who should replace her? The Democratic Party leadership in D.C. has […]
Published
April 21, 2020

Letter to the editor: Listen to experts on pandemic, climate choices

In this perilous pandemic era, we need to listen to intelligent voices. This clearly excludes President Trump, who spouts dangerous nonsense on a daily basis. Instead, we need to listen to scientists, medical experts and others who actually know what they’re talking about. Some of these experts are bringing up an obvious corollary to COVID-19: […]
Published
April 21, 2020

Letter to the editor: Maine legislator should encourage more speech, not less

By deleting comments critical of his Facebook posts, Rep. Seth Berry denies constituents their constitutional rights.
Published
April 20, 2020

Letter to the Editor: COVID teach us our limits, vulnerabilities

Published
April 20, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Maine CDC director a breath of fresh air

Dr. Nirav D. Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, has a calm, reassuring demeanor that gives the information he dispenses an air of credibility, a reader says.
Published
April 20, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Time to invest in broadband infrastructure
Published
April 20, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Iran sanctions inhumane during pandemic
Published
April 19, 2020

Letter to the editor: Premature Baxter decision will hurt Maine’s economy

Announcing that the park will be closed to everyone except walk-in day use until at least July overlooks the measures that can be taken to protect gate staff and rangers.
Published
April 19, 2020

Letter to the editor: COVID makes caregiver support more important than ever

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