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Published
July 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Columnist Thiessen illuminates views that often go unrepresented

It was refreshing to read syndicated columnist Marc A. Thiessen’s July 5 commentary, “Megan Rapinoe’s anthem protests hurt the fight for gender equity.” His comments offer your readers another point of view that we don’t usually get from your newspaper. The current modus operandi of the media only adds to division and fuels the anger […]
Published
July 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: ACA plan was a blessing when I was unemployed

When I needed health insurance and was unemployed, the Affordable Care Act plan was the only insurance I could get. Without it, I would have not have had any insurance, because of pre-existing conditions. I had better insurance under the ACA than I now have working full time. It was not cheap insurance, I had […]
Published
July 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: USM should probe whether ex-RSU 21 superintendent merits tenure-track post

The Press Herald has covered the racist incidents that occurred in Regional School Unit 21, and the subsequent controversial actions taken by school administrators. Last month, RSU 21 Superintendent Kathryn Hawes resigned and accepted a position at the University of Southern Maine. A few weeks later, after hearing complaints, USM Provost Jeannine Uzzi announced she […]
Published
July 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Scare tactics reflect poorly on Portland firefighters union president

Chris Thomson tried to frighten local residents into believing that Engine 1's decommissioning posed a risk to them.
Published
July 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Portland Pops audience fails to honor veterans’ heroism

At the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Portland Pops concert this Fourth of July, there was a section of music for superheroes, with music from the “Star Wars” and “Avengers” movies and the traditional salute to the armed forces. During the military salute, veterans were invited to stand and be recognized, and they were greeted by polite […]

Published
July 10, 2019

Letter to the editor: Dog-walking community helps make Baxter Woods a special place

The Portland park is safe for all partly because of free-running canines and responsible owners.
Published
July 10, 2019

Letter to the editor: Portland city manager must learn to work with firefighters

Re: “In feud with union, Portland city manager orders his name removed from firefighters memorial” (July 3): Portland City Manager Jon Jennings says that he has no problem with the Portland Fire Department, but rather with the union. I am not directly connected with anyone in the fire department, but I have a problem with […]
Published
July 10, 2019

Letter to the editor: Punitive approach to migrants will backfire later

Greeting our new Mainers with “welcome” signs at Fort Williams, rather than walls and cages, ensures a better outcome for all. It’s ironic that our fear of terrorists crossing the U.S. border has led to treating asylum seekers like criminals. If incarceration changes their attitude toward the U.S. from hopefulness to anger, who is to […]
Published
July 10, 2019

Letter to the editor: Young Americans won’t benefit from limited-government approach

I was startled by Kathleen Parker’s July 2 column, “Why young Americans may be conservatives at heart” (Page A5). First of all, I do not think that many would argue with her desire to see young Americans happier, more prosperous and better educated. These are reasonable goals and certainly not limited to conservatives. It is […]
Published
July 9, 2019

Letter to the editor: Ties with Cape fray as Fort Williams parking fees take effect

Dear Cape Elizabeth, I was sorry to see your plans for parking fees at Fort Williams. I’m your neighbor in South Portland, and you and I have been great friends for many years. The fort has given me dog walking, lacrosse games, lobster rolls, biking and Dooleyball (you have to be there) in all seasons. […]

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