Letters
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PublishedApril 8, 2019
Letter to the editor: Groups that work with children should have abuse prevention policies
April is child abuse prevention month, and we have to have a difficult conversation. Sexual abuse is extremely awkward to talk about, but we owe it the our children to make sure we are having these conversations that preserve their one childhood. One thing we can do today, is to get to know the values […]
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PublishedApril 8, 2019
Letter to the editor: People who are homeless are people first
In response to Anne Pringle’s “Homelessness raises undiscussed policy questions in Portland” (Feb. 2 Maine Voices), I would like to point out the lack of the use of the word “people” and the use of the term “homeless” instead. These are people. People who have numerous reasons for being homeless. People who have many barriers […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2019
Letter to the editor: Tax on health care delivery wrong way to fund opioid fight
After serving in the Maine Legislature, and co-chairing the Task Force to Address the Opioid Crisis in Maine, I recognize the power that legislators have over the quality and affordability of health care across Maine. A proposal to enact financial penalties on health care companies that distribute prescription opioids would exercise the latter of these […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2019
Letter to the editor: Midcoast business owner struggles to find year-round housing
Maine should tax those who live away to fund homes for the workforce.
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PublishedApril 7, 2019
Letter to the editor: ‘Red flag’ bill would help contain gun violence
I am writing this letter to show support of the “red flag” bill currently before the Maine Legislature’s Judiciary Committee. The number of gun homicides and suicides occurring each year in this country is astounding. Many of these acts could be contained with red flag protection orders for family members and others who are at […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2019
Letter to the editor: Open Maine’s primaries to all voters
According to the Maine secretary of state, roughly 280,000 people voted in Maine’s primary election last year. That may sound like a lot, but in fact it’s only 27 percent of our registered voters. In a state that prides itself on voter turnout, why is it that only a quarter of voters showed up to […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2019
Letter to the editor: Thank Maine delegation for supporting public libraries
In these divisive times, it is worth noting when elected officials across the political spectrum collectively proclaim: This is who we are! This is what we want! During National Library Week (April 7-13), the Portland Public Library wishes to express appreciation for bipartisan support of libraries. The Museum and Library Services Act became law at […]
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PublishedApril 6, 2019
Letter to the editor: Portland taxpayers deserve full accounting of social services costs
City councilors, city administrators and the Press Herald haven't been forthcoming.
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PublishedApril 6, 2019
Letter to the editor: Greely students’ dramatic teamwork deserved recognition, too
I enjoy following high school sports in the paper, and Greely High has certainly had its share to celebrate this year already. I even made it to the final Greely boys hockey games this year in which the team excelled. Last weekend, I attended another stellar Greely achievement that showed off students’ skills, versatility and […]
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PublishedApril 6, 2019
Letter to the editor: Mainers should have the option of dying with dignity
I’m writing in support of L.D. 1313, the Maine Death with Dignity Act, under consideration in the Maine Legislature. Sadly, I have seen patients, many of them friends, unable to avail themselves of the option to choose to die with dignity. Passage of L.D. 1313 would allow for peace of mind and would eliminate the […]
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