Letters

Published
December 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Minimum-wage hike shows flaw of majoritarian rule

Your Dec. 26 editorial, “Our View: Augusta shouldn’t stand in the way of minimum-wage hike,” is obviously supportive of the public referendum process and the concept of majoritarian rule. These political concepts are fervently supported by progressives, who believe that a majority of the people – either through a referendum or by acts of a […]
Published
December 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: ‘TV Man’ sign meant road trip had one hour left

Your front page article on the Route 302 sign brought back so many memories. The trip from Manhattan to our summer haven in Bridgton in the ’60s and ’70s was seven hours, with three children, cat and dog packed in. “Are we there yet” started all too soon. When we reached the TV Man swinging […]
Published
December 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Seven-year-old’s Christmas wish moved Santa to tears

There is hope! On Dec. 16, as I was doing my regular job of 44 years, portraying the Jolly Old Elf at Plummer’s Shop ‘n Save in Buxton, I had a young lad of about 7 come to my lap. I asked him the normal questions: “Are you brushing your teeth regularly?” “Are you picking […]
Published
December 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Quality, equity of Portland schools at stake if bond is reduced

I am a parent writing to the citizens of Portland and the City Council asking them to not support reducing the $70 million bond proposal that the Portland Board of Education recommended. Doing so would mean that some schools would not receive planned renovations. The quality and the equity of our schools are at stake […]
Published
December 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Take time to reflect on the true spirit of Christmas

During this Christmas season, I stepped back and made the decision not to participate in the perennial tradition of Christmas madness. I felt a calm come over me that filled me with peace and tranquility. I have a sign on my front door, “Welcome to my small peaceful home with a big heart.” I filled […]

Published
December 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Increased access to addiction treatment in Maine a critical first step

Gov. Paul LePage and Commissioner Mary Mayhew of the Department of Health and Human Services have taken a huge first step toward meeting the growing need for treatment of opioid addiction in Maine. As an alliance of community-based behavioral health providers across the state, we applaud their efforts with this recent addition of 359 new […]
Published
December 28, 2016

Letter to the editor: Thank you to couples who paid for holiday meals

I would like to thank the couples who have paid for my holiday meals the last two years. Last year at the Regency, a couple paid for my Christmas Eve dinner. This year on Christmas Eve, my lunch was paid for by a couple whom I was grateful I was able to thank in person. […]
Published
December 28, 2016

Letter to the editor: Republicans flout rule of law, undermine democracy

In an Associated Press article published Dec. 18, Maine Republican Chairman Rick Bennett said, “Our government is built on the rule of law, and I think we can lose a lot of elements of our democracy. But the one thing that will surely undermine any remaining fabric we have left is going to be flouting […]
Published
December 28, 2016

Letter to the editor: Tony Bennett reminds us of immigrants’ role

The other evening, I watched the excellent 90th birthday celebration for Tony Bennett. It began with the story of his parents who immigrated from Italy and lived in the Astoria neighborhood of the New York borough of Queens when he was a boy. He grew up to become an outstanding performer, artist and a person […]
Published
December 28, 2016

Letter to the editor: Republicans should own results if they repeal Affordable Care Act

Regarding Obamacare, Republican members of Congress are ready. The plan: Repeal the program entirely in January, but delay implementing that repeal for at least three years. The cynicism driving this plan couldn’t be more transparent. By delaying implementation, Republicans get to boast about ending Obamacare – red meat to their most radical constituents – without […]

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