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October 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: The last thing Maine needs is more marijuana regulation

I am writing in response to your recent report on Maine Professionals for Regulating Marijuana, who are urging stricter oversight of pot. Should Maine voters legalize its recreational use when we go to the polls in a few weeks, the last thing we need is more government regulation. We are just emerging from a 79-year […]
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October 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Trump reminds Republican, age 100, of 1930s tyrants

Dad has lived through the Depression and served in World War II. A lifelong Republican, he recently turned 100. Asked about this election, he responded, “Not Trump! He reminds me of those who rose to power in Europe during the 1930s: brash, big on promises, short on specifics and intolerant of those who were ‘different.’ […]
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October 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Return Democrat Grohman to Maine House District 12

I’m pleased to endorse Democrat Martin Grohman for re-election in Maine House District 12 in Biddeford, the seat I used to hold. Over the past two years, Marty has served the people of Biddeford and Maine well. Marty has shown that his community connections, upbringing in rural Maine, business background and moderate approach give him […]
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October 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Passing Question 2 wouldn’t ensure more school funds

I have to question the rather sanguine prediction made by letter writer Mike Fink of Portland (“Question 2 will support teaching common sense, work ethic,” Oct. 5). According to Fink, passage of Question 2, which would apply a surcharge on those earning more than $200,000, “will provide public schools and educators with the funds necessary […]
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October 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Plan for 58 Fore St. doesn’t account for sea level rise

On Oct. 4, CPB2 LLC presented its master development plan for 58 Fore St. at a neighborhood meeting, a requirement of the Portland city code. The presentation, hosted by a CPB2 partner, Jim Brady, was well scripted, with numerous architectural renderings, and was open for questions and comments. From our point of view, there was […]

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October 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: State faces respiratory therapist shortage

I read with interest your recent article on the looming health care worker shortage in Maine. As president of the Maine Society for Respiratory Care, I feel that it is important for me to make the people of Maine aware that this is a serious dilemma for patients who will require respiratory therapy care. Kennebec […]
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October 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: Presidential election a test for durability of democracy

We’re going through a time when the voters in democracies – old, new and quasi – are shooting themselves in the foot, or at least fingering the trigger: Revanchism in Russia; signs of defection and disaffection spreading throughout much of the EU, along with the growth of reactionary parties in France, Germany and Poland; last […]
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October 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: Thanks to brave family for sharing Arianna’s story

Re: “Meet Arianna, the little girl who lived in Portland’s woods” (Sept. 25): Thank you to staff writer Randy Billings, staff photographer Brianna Soukop and the Maine Sunday Telegram – but most of all, thank you to Chrissy Chavez, Troy Jethro and Chrissy’s daughter Arianna for allowing us to read about you; for unabashedly welcoming […]
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October 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: More needed to help fight Lyme disease epidemic

I have had chronic Lyme disease and co-infections for approximately 20 years (I was exposed in 1996 but had no characteristic bull’s-eye rash). Fall is here, and ticks will be looking for more hosts to hide out for the cold months. I advocate for prevention and to notify the public that ticks are not the […]
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October 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: Facts show Question 3 is an unnecessary step

Question 3, facts, not fiction: • Federal law: No one can buy or obtain a gun from a private citizen who resides in another state. Private citizens cannot sell or transfer a gun to someone who resides in another state. Sales across state lines must be done through a federally licensed dealer, who must perform a […]

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