letter to the editor

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June 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Refusal to compromise shows right wing’s disregard for guns’ toll

It struck me that in Jim Fossel’s column about Maine conservatives and gun control legislation (June 2), he seemed to think that they should not compromise with the governor on any legislation unless they get some political advantage. I didn’t see any mention of ways to prevent people from being shot. It seems the important […]
Published
June 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Traffic doesn’t warrant money spent on Exit 44 project
Published
June 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Maine comp reforms address plight of injured workers

Unions, labor lawyers and others who stand up to corporations and the insurance lobby deserve cheers, not jeers.
Published
June 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Unwanted children left out of abortion debate

Nobody talks about the unwanted children. The abortion fight is all about the fetus versus a woman’s rights. Nobody talks about the millions of unwanted children. My brother and I were unwanted and we stayed unwanted. Our mother, who did not allow us to call her “Mother,” nor “Mom,” never hugged us and never ever […]
Published
June 15, 2019

Letter to the editor: E-cigarette tax will help keep Maine’s youth out of the nicotine trap

Health experts, including the U.S. Surgeon General, are calling e-cigarette use among young people an epidemic. It’s imperative that Maine legislators act quickly to reduce the access and appeal of the products to youth, and taxing e-cigarettes is one of the surest ways to do so (“Bill to add tobacco tax to vaping products moves […]

Published
June 15, 2019

Letter to the editor: Investing in clean energy will benefit Maine’s environment, create jobs

As Mainers, we’re fortunate enough to have access to clean water and natural resources that are not accessible by all across our country. Forests, rivers and the ocean are all key to sustaining and growing an economy that benefits everyone. That’s why it’s urgent to protect them and invest in renewable energy sources that won’t […]
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June 15, 2019

Letter to the editor: Thanks due to those who helped Maine Maritime graduate after rollover

On behalf of the Class of 1973 at Maine Maritime Academy, I would like to thank the Maine State Police, first responders and any civilians who helped our classmate Robert “Bob” Konieczko of Kingfield in the one-vehicle rollover in Turner on Tuesday. Bob was a great guy and will be sorely missed by his family […]
Published
June 15, 2019

Letter to the editor: Abuse of authority too often a factor in police shootings

Not everyone shot by a law enforcement officer is a perpetrator of a crime.
Published
June 14, 2019

Letter to the editor: Portland’s neighbors should join city in helping asylum seekers

Thank you to Bill Nemitz for his June 13 column, “Asylum seekers need the help of Portland’s neighbors” (Page C1). I know I am not alone in feeling saddened, helpless and fearful because of the state of the world. We repeatedly hear that we can ease the strife through kindness and love. During a recent […]
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June 14, 2019

Letter to the editor: Support for popular-vote compact based on flawed reasoning

Consider the following thought experiment. After seven games, Team A wins the World Series. Some fans do not accept the legitimacy of Team A’s win. Why? Turns out Team A’s wins were 1-0. Team B’s wins were 10-0. Therefore, Team B wins the Series 30-4. This is an absurdity. The rule is: The team that […]

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