letter to the editor

Published
August 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: Finance reform will make public office in Portland more accessible

When the national political climate is as poisonous as it currently is, we look to our local offices as those that might make more of an immediate positive impact on our lives. Local offices should be attainable, accessible and available for community members who want to make a difference and represent the local population. When […]
Published
August 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: Federal rule should curb debt-collection robocalls

Mainers have through Sept. 18 to speak out against a proposal to allow collectors to step up harassing tactics.
Published
August 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: Stunning set adds to delights of Ogunquit’s ‘Murder’

Ogunquit Playhouse yearly has a terrific selection of plays. Their current production of “Murder on the Orient Express” is no exception. There are eight very good actors, and the gorgeous stage design and set by Beowulf Boritt is the superlative ninth actor in this truly stunning show. That set is truly a feast for the […]
Published
August 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: Anti-abortion zealots aren’t guardians of ‘traditional family values’
Published
August 23, 2019

Letter to the editor: Strategic cutting will enhance views of coastal Maine

It’s time to admit it. Parts of Maine are just plain overgrown. Many island and coastal communities emerged as sheep and cattle grazing lands. But as modern thinking has become, “It’s a sin to cut a tree or bush,” residents and tourists now find themselves walking or driving down canyons of blocked vistas, never laying […]

Published
August 22, 2019

Letter to the editor: Federal workers thanked for staying the course amid chaos

To all career federal government workers: Thank you for your years of commitment on behalf of the people and country you serve. I empathize with your current situation working for an administration whose efforts to “drain the swamp” have left so many of you demoralized and uncertain about your future. Your agencies and departments have […]
Published
August 22, 2019

Letter to the editor: Newspaper offers incomplete view of committed Auburn teacher

A story and photo both fail to convey what Erin Towns is doing to give Edward Little students a wider perspective.
Published
August 22, 2019

Letter to the editor: Resources are out there to help victims of elder abuse

I am writing this letter to introduce the website Lifting Up the Voices (www.liftingupvoices.net) and to bring information to and awareness of seniors living with abuse and the professionals who work with clients in abusive relationships. The National Clearinghouse for Abuse in Later Life interviewed numerous people throughout the United States to participate in this […]
Published
August 22, 2019

Letter to the editor: Mainers should block reckless assisted-suicide law

Maine will become a dangerous place for vulnerable people if the new assisted-suicide law goes into effect. Reckless laws like L.D. 1313 automatically place them at risk for mistakes, coercion and abuse. Mistaken prognoses can occur and have in many cases. These laws depend upon a doctor’s accurate prediction that a patient has six months […]
Published
August 21, 2019

Letter to the editor: Doing away with public quality standards for biologic drugs could harm Mainers

Maine leads the nation in promoting the development of drugs that expand access and reduce costs for patients. Unfortunately, a measure before Congress could have significant negative effects on Mainers seeking treatment from cutting-edge medicines. An influential U.S. Senate committee is considering legislation that would exempt manufacturers of biologic and biosimilar drugs – including therapies […]

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