Letters

Published
June 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Political signs littering landscape raise questions

I know it is probably too early to talk about the political signs that are littering our landscape, but I think I should at least mention this. What is the rule as to how long after the elections are the signs supposed to be removed? I have still seen signs around the state that are […]
Published
June 4, 2018

Letter to editor: Canceling ‘Roseanne’ sends good message, renews faith

A big thumbs-up to ABC for canceling “Roseanne” immediately following star Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet about a former Obama adviser (May 30, Page A2). She got what she deserved, and it restores my faith that moral decency is still alive and well, at least in some areas. What a positive message it sends to our […]
Published
June 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Enable students to report something amiss to adult

Regarding school shootings: The slogan “If you see something, say something” is so right! Particularly, junior and senior students in high school are well aware of unusual, strange actions of others and should be able to talk with a designated adult at the school, i.e., a vice principal, guidance director or other adult individual (in […]
Published
June 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Linda Sanborn will seek to ensure affordable health care

I am writing in support of Linda Sanborn for the Maine Senate in District 30. I am a nurse and I have a master’s degree in public health. I have worked in the health sciences field for over 17 years, and I am a strong advocate for health care reform. I have had opportunities to […]
Published
June 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Heather Sanborn works with others for common good

This year’s primaries, especially for legislative seats, are going to be critical in the composition of the Legislature in the coming two-year cycle. We must have effective lawmakers who can immediately begin the hard work of rebuilding our social safety net, which has been cut to pieces after eight long years of attacks. Having legislators […]

Published
June 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Jon Gale will make great district attorney

Maine is fortunate to have so many people of good character and work ethic who are willing to give of themselves by serving our communities in elected positions. Jon Gale is one of those people: a servant leader we can trust. I am writing to encourage Cumberland County voters to support Jon Gale for district […]
Published
June 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Supporting Gale for D.A. is privilege, honor

I write to encourage voters to support Jon Gale for Cumberland County district attorney. I know Jon because for many years he worked with my son, who had serious cases and faced very serious immigration issues. Jon worked hard for a very long time to protect him, and he worked with my family during my […]
Published
June 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Frayla Tarpinian will get smart on crime as district attorney

As a Maine district attorney, I know firsthand what the job entails, and I know Frayla Tarpinian would make an excellent district attorney for Cumberland County. Frayla wants to get smart on crime, diverting low-level drug possession cases and focusing resources on serious, violent offenders. Frayla has been successful at handling numerous felony criminal jury […]
Published
June 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: As D.A., Seth Levy will eliminate bail for low-risk offenders

Voters in Cumberland County soon will have an opportunity to make our justice system more just. Seth Levy is running for district attorney on a platform of eliminating cash bail for low-risk offenders. Our current system of cash bail is both immoral and a complete failure. Evidence shows that cash bail has virtually no effect […]
Published
June 3, 2018

Letter to the editor: Columnist Cynthia Dill off-base on harassment blame

Her advice to Jessica Lacey, who disclosed an unwanted sexual advance by her boss, is demeaning.

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