I am concerned about the proposed repeal of the Affordable Care Act and the weakening of Medicare by forcing people into private plans. My wife is insured under the ACA, and, as a senior citizen, I am covered by Medicare. Providing for the health and well-being of America’s citizens is a cornerstone of a strong […]

Re: “Trump win traumatizes Portland progressives” (Nov. 27), I found Rep. Lawrence Lockman’s description of Donald Trump’s election as a “middle finger from the country class to the ruling class” to be very apt. (Having never heard the term “country class” before, my first thought was a teacher testing students over the evolution of Hank […]

Re: “What now?” (Maine Sunday Telegram, Page S1, Nov. 27): A top suggestion about what to do for sustainability now that Donald Trump has been elected president would be to join Citizens Climate Lobby. It is the one national group that is organized to prompt action where it is needed most – in Congress. It […]

Re: “Crashes rise along with speed limit on I-295 north of Portland” (Dec. 1): Why is everyone in the transportation sector of government all confused about the “killing spree” taking place on major Maine highways? It’s pretty simple: Speed limits have been increased as those in neighboring states have increased. Look what happened in Texas […]

So, crashes have increased on Interstate 295 along with the increased speed limit? What a surprise! Who could have foreseen that? Apparently not those who made the increase, even though research has shown that “states with 70 mph speed limits saw 22.2 percent more fatal crashes than those with 60 mph or 65 mph limits” […]