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September 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Strimling fights for people of Portland

Portland benefits when the mayor does not always fall in line with the rest of the City Council and the city manager. Mayor Ethan Strimling is an unwavering supporter of our schools, and was the tipping point for repairing our school buildings, which were neglected for 23 years. He leads for the sake of the […]
Published
September 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Balloon-release story overlooks Mt. Ararat team’s focus on service

I am writing in response to the article “Mt. Ararat nixes balloon release after public outcry” (Aug. 29, Page C1). I do not dispute the need to end the balloon release in favor of protecting our environment, but I take issue with the one-dimensional focus of the article. I can say with confidence that there […]
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September 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Windham Rep. Corey’s support for land, water bonds sets example for other Republicans

Your chastisement of Republicans in the Legislature who voted down three of the four bond issues in the special session (Our View, Aug. 28), was appropriate. However, I’m very pleased that my representative, Patrick Corey of Windham, supported both environmental bonds. He was one of only five Republicans voting for the Land for Maine’s Future […]
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September 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Law still denies freedoms to Mainers with disabilities

Joshua Strong, the focus of a recent story, is legally independent, but if he marries, he loses benefits and part of his support team.
Published
September 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Maine Millennial shows that Captain America isn’t the only one capable of heroism

While I do not buy the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram for its editorials, I at least will skim the subject matter. There is one writer of yours whose column I do look for, and sometimes thoroughly enjoy. This column is The Maine Millennial, by Victoria Hugo-Vidal. Her column of Aug. 18 was, well, heroic […]

Published
September 8, 2019

Letter to the editor: Guns, not mental illness, are the issue in mass shootings

I reviewed books for 20 years for The Advocate, the magazine for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. And some members of my family live with a mental illness. I am appalled that some, including our president, are diverting attention from the issue of guns, their ease of acquisition and availability and the type of […]
Published
September 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: To give workers full economic security, dismantle economic dictatorship

I agree with the front-page Aug. 20 headline that “top CEOs’ max profits can’t continue to be the primary goal.” Under capitalism, economic life is dominated by the process of capital investment: the lending of surplus wealth to merchants and industrialists in return for a share of their profits. Capitalism is not evil in itself, […]
Published
September 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Cold weather not to blame for spike in CMP bills

So far this year, says one customer, her highest bill is the one for May: $439 for a month when her usage declined.
Published
September 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Fred Chase will be remembered as outstanding Falmouth citizen

Reading the obituary of my friend, Fred Chase, in the Aug. 11 Maine Sunday Telegram made me very sad. However, upon deeper reflection, I realize that his life was well lived and he will be remembered as an outstanding citizen of Falmouth. Fred was a good, strong, decent human being. We will not see his […]
Published
September 7, 2019

Letter to the editor: Each woman in 2020 Democratic race is worthy of presidency

A few years ago, I saw a bumper sticker that read “A Woman’s Place Is In The House, And The Senate.” I now firmly believe it is time for the Oval Office as well. I have become so disappointed, and sometimes ashamed, at the actions of some of our past presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt was a […]

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