Letters
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PublishedNovember 12, 2017
Letter to the editor: Remember to be thankful for our power
A few days in the dark can light up one's empathy.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2017
Letter to the editor: It would be cheaper long term to just bury the lines
Your Nov. 5 Maine Sunday Telegram article “CMP: 1998 ‘lessons’ improved storm response” (Page B4) was far too easy on Central Maine Power’s management approach to preventing widespread outages; much more than tree-trimming is needed. The only way to avoid the physical risks and colossal expense of downed wires is to move key segments of […]
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PublishedNovember 12, 2017
Letter to the editor: View from the border doesn’t flatter U.S.
Gordon Downie died Oct. 17. He was a music superstar in Canada, just a few miles beyond my afternoon view of Kennebago Lake and West Kennebago Mountain. He was a national icon as the lead singer of the band Tragically Hip. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was moved to tears as he spoke in the Canadian […]
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PublishedNovember 12, 2017
Letter to the editor: Vote early, vote often, vote each time they will let you
It’s easy to get discouraged with the seeming impossibility of getting anywhere politically. People vote, presidents win with minorities. People vote, our representatives don’t always do what we want. People vote, referendums pass, politicians undo them. Some would say, why vote? I say, vote more. Vote every single time, for every single thing on the […]
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PublishedNovember 12, 2017
Letter to the editor: All Americans need sick days to be guaranteed
As an emergency department attending physician here in Maine, not a shift goes by without me seeing a hardworking person affected by their lack of paid sick days. Regardless of the specific scenario, the one consistent element is the delay in seeking help or treatment because of the need to prioritize keeping their job over […]
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PublishedNovember 11, 2017
Letter to the editor: Give Peace Academy a chance
A 99-year-old veteran pleads with Congress for a Peace Department and a Peace Academy.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2017
Letter to the editor: Heads of state be advised: Post-WWI treaty bans war
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PublishedNovember 11, 2017
Letter to the editor: There’s no praying away danger that firearms pose
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PublishedNovember 11, 2017
Letter to the editor: Portland blessed with Maine Medical Center
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PublishedNovember 11, 2017
Letter to the editor: Gambling lobby raised stakes and lost their shirts
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