Letters

Published
April 29, 2017

Letter to the editor: Right to end one’s own life may bring peace to some

I have been reading the letters regarding the debate about the right to end one’s life if in the throes of a terminal illness. Hospice has helped many individuals in this situation and brought comfort to their families. It is a very valuable program. However, it may not be the best choice for every patient. […]
Published
April 29, 2017

Letter to the editor: Maine bill promotes taking death into our own hands

I am disheartened to feel the need to write a letter on this issue, but after your recent editorial, I am compelled to do so. I find the introduction of the Dying With Dignity bill, with its buy-in to the culture of death, a sad commentary on life in the 21st century. To think, in […]
Published
April 28, 2017

Letter to the editor: Sex-assault case highlights paucity of help for youth

The article was headlined “Recording played in court in alleged sex assault case”; it should have read: “State fails both victim and perpetrator.” Reading Betty Adams’ article (April 21) was painful. With each sentence it became clear to any adult, educated person, parent, social worker or mental health professional that here was the failure of […]
Published
April 28, 2017

Letter to the editor: Maine needs laws to curb attacks by large-breed dogs

I’m compelled to write this letter to bring attention to a growing problem in our state: Maine is becoming a haven for dangerous large-breed dogs. Dogs weighing 50 pounds or more can do serious harm to both people and personal property. Dog attacks are on the rise. These large dogs are capable of causing serious […]
Published
April 28, 2017

Letter to the editor: Data contradicts Gov. LePage’s view of energy subsidies

Gov. Paul LePage, once again, has complained that renewable energy sources are too heavily subsidized. Yet in the same article, he is apparently suggesting the state consider a targeted fossil-fuel subsidy to lure businesses with decreased electricity rates. That this would be paid for by the rest of us is apparently OK with Mr. LePage. […]

Published
April 28, 2017

Letter to the editor: Say ‘no’ to latest proposal for replacing Obamacare

Over the last 10 years, I have been a board member for a community health center that serves both New Hampshire and Maine residents. As a result of this affiliation, I have acquired considerable knowledge about federal and state health care policy. Whether it be “high-risk insurance pools,” block grants, elimination of marketplace subsidies or […]
Published
April 27, 2017

Letter to the editor: Portland rally of political progressives was no sham

Regarding the letter from Kevin Sheasgreen (“Progressive political rally in Portland was a sham”), I want to disabuse him of his notion that the people on stage were “bought-and-paid-for” and “carefully assembled.” While milling near the stairway before the event, my husband and I were approached by a woman who asked if we would like […]
Published
April 27, 2017

Letter to the editor: Guest columnist insidiously advocates ethnic cleansing

On April 21, the Press Herald published an opinion column by Jonette Christian that espouses mass deportation of immigrants, which is the first step towards ethnic cleansing. She also previously wrote an opinion about the “globalists,” a well-known “dog-whistle” euphemism for Jews. It can be difficult to ascertain the true motives of the alt-right, because […]
Published
April 27, 2017

Letter to the editor: Home heating oil remains a great value for Mainers

Last week the Governor’s Energy Office released a comparison of average prices for home heating oil and propane for the 2016-17 heating season, as well as the prior six years. Maine had the lowest home heating oil prices in New England. While it’s great to see low prices helping keep Mainers warm, the real story […]
Published
April 27, 2017

Letter to the editor: Reports on sex accusations were unfair to deceased weatherman

I am disturbed that your editor found it necessary to mention the accusations against Tom Johnson for sexual advances. The comments left it open to the public to speculate whether these accusations were sexual abuse against another adult or against a child. The comments were just dropped into the laps of the public to speculate […]

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