letter to the editor

Published
April 10, 2020

Letter to the editor: We can work together and keep a safe distance

Why do so many people have to keep sniping at others? During this unprecedented time of world turmoil we are still hearing the gripes of political candidates who need to get in the last word about how good they are and how bad their opponent is. Enough already! Let’s all work together, take care of […]
Published
April 10, 2020

Letter to the editor: Rules leave some of Bangor’s homeless sleeping outside

Please tell me what is being done with significance for the homeless population of Bangor, since the warming shelter shut down for the season “to encourage social distancing” and some are forced to live in tents. Currently, more than eight people live in tents under a bridge – because everything else was easier to fix […]
Published
April 10, 2020

Letter to the editor: Pentagon tries to hide budget when other needs are far greater

The Pentagon has asked Congress to classify defense spending, which means it would no longer be available to the public. An unclassified version of the Pentagon budget has been required since 1989. According to Steven Aftergood of the Federation of American Scientists, this would “make it even harder for Congress and the public to refocus […]
Published
April 10, 2020

Letter to the editor: Fighting COVID for the lives of your loved ones

'Your hands should be raw from scrubbing. ... You should feel like a crazy person. That means you are doing it about right,' says a patient who just lost his mother to the virus.
Published
April 9, 2020

Letter to the editor: Attitudes of Maine governor, Wells manager fuel tension with people from ‘away’

I am 72 years old and worked in Kennebunkport during high school summer vacations while living in Massachusetts. I went to college and married and rented in Kennebunkport and Wells with four children from 1969 to 1980. I then bought in Wells. All four children worked summertime in Wells and Ogunquit. My oldest daughter’s first […]

Published
April 9, 2020

Letter to the editor: Virus cannot erode republic’s foundations

During this time of trouble, we must stand together – a safe distance apart. I’ve passed many nights on the ocean far from city lights, and what’s said is true: It is darkest before the dawn. This virus may cause the economy to stall and a presidency to fall, but it cannot shake the foundation […]
Published
April 9, 2020

Letter to the editor: Protecting public health protects and improves our community
Published
April 9, 2020

Letter to the editor: Old Orchard made tough call, but right one, with emergency rules

The limits are needed to fight the virus and keep everyone safe, say the owners of a business affected by the decision.
Published
April 8, 2020

Letter to the editor: Closing state border is the only way to keep Maine safe
Published
April 8, 2020

Letter to the editor: Gov. Mills must close BIW or risk widespread harm

Bath Iron Works must be closed immediately, before BIW becomes a COVID-19 hot spot that endangers the health, well-being and indeed the lives of all Mainers. State Rep. Seth Berry has documented that Gov. Mills has the authority to close BIW, and Gov. Mills must use that authority now, before things get out of control […]

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