Letters
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2018
Letter to the editor: Child care services vastly overregulated
Some proposals currently before legislators might ease the pain for qualified professionals.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2018
Letter to the editor: Insurer’s rule on off-site imaging may hurt patients
Care based on a collaborative, patient-centered approach, continuity and the availability of medical information is important for all patients. It is essential and life-saving for those with serious or chronic conditions like cancer, inflammatory bowel disease or multiple sclerosis. The insurer Anthem Inc. has enacted a new policy for Maine, to take effect March 1, […]
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2018
Letter to the editor: Democrats in Congress should learn some manners
As I watch the Democratic Party, I am ashamed to admit I am a member of that organization. This is especially true when watching House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Maxine Waters. Someone should teach them how to mind their manners. Donald Trump has done more in one year than Barack Obama did in […]
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2018
Letter to the editor: Joy over Super Bowl win quashed by surly neighbor
As a former Philadelphian, I’ve found living in Maine to be challenging when it comes to sports, especially with such domineering pro teams. Since I couldn’t be there celebrating the Eagles victory with the huge throngs that made their way to City Hall, I came home from our local Super Bowl party and in the […]
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2018
Letter to the editor: Pass legislation to protect community solar projects in Maine
I was concerned when I learned about a bill before Maine legislators that threatens new residential solar installation, but I am very encouraged to hear that Scarborough’s Sen. Amy Volk and Rep. Karen Vachon support solar projects in Maine. New rules that will be implemented in just a few months impose an additional fee for […]
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2018
Letter to the editor: Steve DeAngelis is ideally suited to be Maine’s next governor
I am ecstatic that Steve DeAngelis is running for governor of Maine! Just recently, I changed my affiliation to “Democrat” to be able to vote for him in the primaries. Steve DeAngelis is a genuine, committed and compassionate individual, and he is eager to work for the people of Maine. I have known Steve DeAngelis […]
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2018
Letter to the editor: Memo shows FBI used FISA to take actions like those of a police state
The movie “The Post” has been out for several weeks, telling how the Pentagon Papers were published during the Vietnam War after the government told The Washington Post not to do it. There are people saying this is a great movie, telling how the newspaper got the truth about what the government was doing behind […]
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2018
Letter to the editor: Cardinal should warn pope about his position on clerical sex abuse
Re: “Letter informed pope of priest-abuse cover-up” (Feb. 6, Page A3): In the face of Pope Francis’ continued denial that he has seen evidence of either clerical sex abuse or of church leaders’ cover-up in Chile, Cardinal Sean O’Malley could do no better than emulate the example of his distant kinsman, Columbanus, an Irish missionary […]
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2018
Letter to the editor: Did fossil fuel fans float idea for new state fee on ‘green’ vehicles?
While Maine pursues a path that would discourage sales of all-electric cars, the federal government provides a $7,500 tax break to do the opposite.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2018
Letter to the editor: Reverence for Wells mascot being slurred
Residents are shocked that their tradition of respect for the warrior is being undercut and denigrated.
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