letter to the editor

Published
June 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Officer accountability important in police-involved shootings

I was troubled by the June 8 letter by Gary Phillips (“To stop police shootings, obey law or follow orders,” Page A6). I agree with Mr. Phillips that the shooting he discusses indeed appears to have been the fault of the man shot. However, the idea that all police shootings are completely justified is both […]
Published
June 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Cumberland County should help cover cost of serving Portland’s homeless

Most homeless people in the Portland homeless shelter are not from Portland but come to Portland for services. How about we consider this to be a county problem? The city could use existing property in town to house and care for these unfortunate people. How about the Civic Center on Free Street, which has become […]
Published
June 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Editorial linking D-Day, climate change dishonored fallen servicemen

I opened the paper on the 75th anniversary of D-Day – a day that cost this country tens of thousands of servicemen’s lives to keep a huge portion of this world’s countries free – and what do I see in your Our View space? An editorial relating it to one of your pet projects: climate […]
Published
June 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Earned Income Tax Credit expansion will give a boost to hardworking Mainers

As a society, we make jokes out of the struggles that college students face. Ramen noodles are now known to be synonymous with college students because college students are notoriously broke. As someone who recently graduated and is looking to further pursue my education, I know this is no laughing matter. I have had times […]
Published
June 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Support greater access to dental care for Mainers

Mainers have said time after time: They want more health care, not less! But Mainers who have Medicaid (also known as MaineCare) only have access to limited emergency dental care – which causes unnecessary pain, health risks and other terrible consequences from untreated cavities, infections and avoidable tooth loss. L.D. 1453 would allow Maine to […]

Published
June 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Habitat for Humanity takes no position in Falmouth council race

On May 29, the Press Herald published a letter from our executive director, Godfrey Wood, regarding Tuesday’s Falmouth Town Council election. The letter mistakenly suggested that Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland was supporting certain candidates in the Falmouth Town Council election. Habitat for Humanity does not take any position regarding the election of any […]
Published
June 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Gov. Mills fails to live up to promises on firearm safety

L.D. 1811, a greatly weakened version of the red-flag bill, reflects willingness to cave to the gun lobby.
Published
June 10, 2019

Letter to the editor: Standards of personal behavior matter in government

An alarming number of people in the current administration have resigned while under investigation for ethical and legal violations, or are currently charged with various crimes or breaking rules governing elected or appointed members of the administration. The ever-expanding list begins with Michael Flynn and does not end in the foreseeable future. For example, think […]
Published
June 10, 2019

Letter to the editor: Former Sen. Cohen sets a standard for other Republicans

Thank you, former Maine U.S. Senator William Cohen, for your May 29 column, “When will Republican silence on Trump end?” As someone who helped craft the Office of Special Counsel legislation, Senator Cohen writes that Congress never intended to subcontract its investigative powers to the executive branch. He notes that, with the exception of Representative […]
Published
June 10, 2019

Letter to the editor: Planned Parenthood provides needed, compassionate health care

My mother, born in 1929, had been an unwanted “oops” baby, and suffered as a result. It was very important to her that her kids knew they were wanted and loved. I learned that I had choices, and that I should not choose to have a baby until I was ready. As a young woman, […]

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