Letters
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PublishedMay 1, 2018
Letter to the editor: Police defied widow’s wishes in handling of fatal shooting suspect
She pledged that he would be treated with 'dignity and respect,' but a photo of the arrest shows it didn't happen that way.
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PublishedMay 1, 2018
Letter to the editor: House chaplain lost his job for spreading gospel of Jesus to help needy
Re: “The politics of prayer?” (April 28, Page D1): Despite Speaker Paul Ryan’s denial that the U.S. House chaplain, the Rev. Patrick Conroy, was forced to resign because he was perceived as too partisan, many believe it was the Rev. Conroy’s prayer about the Republican tax cuts, asking that they provide “benefits balanced and shared […]
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PublishedMay 1, 2018
Letter to the editor: Earth Day effort shows need for all to help keep reduce plastic waste
On behalf of Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, the Rockland Harbor Trail Committee, Trekkers, Georges River Land Trust and ERA Cousens Realty, we want to thank the many volunteers who participated in cleaning up trash on Earth Day. On April 21 and 22, volunteers scoured Rockland’s shoreline and Harbor Trail, Buttermilk Lane […]
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PublishedMay 1, 2018
Letter to the editor: Sanborn an effective legislator, should be elected to Senate in District 28
Over my six years in the Legislature, I have been honored to serve with many smart, creative and highly capable colleagues. Among those, Portland’s own Heather Sanborn has been a real standout. Heather is seeking the Democratic nomination for the District 28 Maine Senate seat (part of Portland and all of Westbrook) being vacated by […]
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PublishedApril 30, 2018
Letter to the editor: Maine families in dire need of single-payer health care system
My grandmother recently turned 91. She lives on a farm in Tennessee and has always prided herself on being happy and healthy. However, as one enters old age, health deteriorates. Even with the best medical care, her bills have increased over the years. Thus, with as much time as my extended family spends with her, […]
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PublishedApril 30, 2018
Letter to the editor: Support L.D. 1684 to prevent ‘food shaming’ of Maine students
Over the past year, shocking reports of school “food shaming” have come out across the United States. “Food shaming” refers to when students are denied food, given an alternate meal, forced to complete chores to pay for the meal, or otherwise stigmatized for having school lunch debt that their families are unable to pay off. […]
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PublishedApril 30, 2018
Letter to the editor: For many reasons, vote against recalling Scarborough school board members
All three are competent and removing them would set a damaging precedent, plus they're just caught in the middle of an administrative dispute.
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PublishedApril 30, 2018
Letter to the editor: Lawyer Rubin Segal enters race for Cumberland County judge of probate
I am pleased to announce my candidacy for judge of probate for Cumberland County as a Democrat. I currently have a solo law practice in Portland, which I have maintained for almost 30 years. I am a native of Portland, having grown up on Munjoy Hill, where my parents had a mom-and-pop grocery store for […]
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PublishedApril 30, 2018
Letter to the editor: It’s hard for Maine parents to find good help for a troubled child
Regarding the letter headlined “Youths taking action to prevent suicides” (Page A4, April 24): As a parent who struggled to find help for a now-grown child, let me make it clear: The stigma and shame came as the result of seeking help, both from professionals and other community resources. One of the most stinging and […]
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PublishedApril 29, 2018
Letter to the editor: Scarborough shaken by tacky coverage
Issues over the schools aren't a 'cage fight.'
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