letter to the editor

Published
December 26, 2019

Letter to the editor: Tim Soley plan could make Portland one of America’s less livable cities

I am shocked to see Tim Soley’s proposal for a zoning measure that would allow for a 20-plus-story building at Canal Plaza (Dec. 20). Portland has been ranked as one of the 25 most livable cities in the U.S. It didn’t look like all the other cities with ugly skyscraper development, accompanying wind tunnels and […]
Published
December 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: As Trump removal vote looms, Collins approaches a crossroads

Sen. Susan Collins now has a chance to make history. Our country was founded and has succeeded because we’ve managed to balance individual freedoms with fairness, honesty and equality, as codified in our Constitution and laws. Without individual freedoms, we wouldn’t have made the advancements in medicine, business, technology or education we enjoy today. Without […]
Published
December 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: She’ll pay more for not quitting smoking

Milly Spence’s Dec. 20 letter (“Would-be quitter getting a mixed message on smoking cessation”) makes no sense. A prescription to help her stop smoking will cost $426. But If she smokes two packs a day, at $8 per pack, she’s spending $480 a month for cigarettes. That’s over $5,000 a year. The prescription will save […]
Published
December 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: New Americans set example of dedication to nation’s principles

Immigrants who become naturalized recite the Oath of Allegiance; those born here could reflect on the commitments outlined in the Pledge.
Published
December 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: Sweet should examine self-imposed problems’ impact on health care costs

Betsy Sweet, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, makes the case for “Medicare for All” in a Dec. 21 op-ed. As she puts it: “It covers everyone and every illness. It will cover long-term care, hearing aids, glasses and dental care.” Further, she says, it would save $2 trillion over 10 years. […]

Published
December 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: Hoping for fruitful, healing conversations in 2020

In the old days, when people on both sides of the ideological divide were thoughtful, courteous but passionate about their views, we could converse about politics without fear of retribution. And those conversations led to a greater understanding of not only what divides but also what unites us. Today, most fair-minded people abstain from such […]
Published
December 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: Jail interferes with drug recovery

I am writing to express my support for LD 1492, “An Act to Reform Drug Sentencing Laws.” As someone in recovery from a long struggle with alcohol, I can relate personally to this issue. Drug addiction is a serious health problem that is not helped by time spent in jail. The Mills administration has just […]
Published
December 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: Fight climate change at home

Our children and grandchildren's future relies on what we do now.
Published
December 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: Parents should listen to children on climate

Congratulations to Greta Thunberg for her latest recognition as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. She is a remarkable teenager who has helped to open the world’s eyes to the tragedy of climate change. May she serve as an inspiration to all of us, especially the youngest generations It is our children and their children […]
Published
December 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: Even clean energy comes at a cost

Some thoughts on clean energy, the future and recent letters to the editor concerning the New England power line: I agree we should not have corporate monopolies. Yes, mega dams have not always had the best design for the land or their neighbors, but they’ve been built and they produce huge amounts of electricity that […]

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