Letters

Published
October 15, 2015

Letter to the editor: Light a candle tonight to acknowledge stillbirths, miscarriages

In this country, approximately 1 in 160 deliveries ends in a stillbirth (20 weeks’ gestation and over). It’s estimated that 15 percent to 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage (up to 20 weeks’ gestation). These are startling statistics. Yet miscarriage and stillbirth often go unacknowledged, or insensitively acknowledged, reflecting our culture’s discomfort with death […]
Published
October 14, 2015

Letter to the editor: Maine CDC chief: Go slow on vaccine law

I want to clarify misleading comments in the article Tuesday titled “Maine CDC director supports strengthening state’s vaccine laws.” It is accurate to report that both Dr. Christopher Pezzullo, Maine’s chief health officer, and I support vaccination and the education of parents that informs their decision-making. However, reporter Joe Lawlor inaccurately leaped to the conclusion […]
Published
October 14, 2015

Letter to the editor: TPP deal is bad news for lobstermen, consumers

The Press Herald’s recent article on the controversial Trans Pacific Partnership (“Pacific trade deal has potential to hurt, help Maine industries,” Oct. 5) paints an unrealistically rosy picture of the TPP’s impact on lobstermen. The article highlights lobster export opportunities but ignores the steadily rising tide of imports. Like workers in Maine’s New Balance factories, […]
Published
October 14, 2015

Letter to the editor: Support Korobkin to make Portland a city for all of us

Please join me in voting for Rob Korobkin for the City Council’s District 2 seat. We’re at a historic turning point in our city. The tone-deaf City Council is completely out of touch with the needs of working people in Portland. They stoop and bow to hotel and condominium developers in the quest to make […]
Published
October 14, 2015

Letter to the editor: Don’t forget the Vikings when recognizing explorers

A special thanks to those who discovered North America. The credit goes to Christopher Columbus, hence: Columbus Day. Let’s not forget those fearless Viking explorers, who settled with those already living here over 500 years before Mr. Columbus, which eventually reformed this New America into what it has become today. Hail to the explorers of […]

Published
October 14, 2015

Letter to the editor: Thibodeau brings big ideas and pragmatism to council

I write to endorse Spencer Thibodeau for Portland City Council. Spencer stands out among three strong candidates for the District 2 seat. As a longtime District 2 resident, I like seeing a new candidate who seeks excellence in city government. Spencer listens carefully and puts what he learns to work. He’s gained lots from five […]
Published
October 14, 2015

Letter to the editor: Brennan focuses on serving with a benefit for everyone

Mike Brennan has always been a leader with a genuine focus on service for the benefit and good of all. Among many efforts to position the city as a healthy, welcoming and economically thriving place to live and work, Mike’s Initiative on Healthy and Sustainable Food promotes essential food security for our region and is […]
Published
October 13, 2015

Letter to the editor: Congress should fund child nutrition programs

With Maine’s school year officially in full swing, I would like to urge my fellow community members to think about the many Maine students and families who are affected by food insecurity. I remember my mother sending me to school each week with an empty envelope of “lunch money” so that I didn’t have to […]
Published
October 13, 2015

Letter to the editor: Spencer Thibodeau would serve Portland’s District 2 well as councilor

Residents of Portland’s District 2 are fortunate to have a very capable candidate running for City Council from our district. I first met Spencer Thibodeau in April and was impressed by his energy, enthusiasm and ability. Spencer grew up in Portland and, after time away at college and law school, returned to Portland to practice […]
Published
October 13, 2015

Letter to the editor: Maine lost a gem when Eugene Jackson died

I was sad to read about the death of Eugene Jackson, a member of one of Portland’s oldest African-American families (“Feature obituary: Eugene Jackson, 92, Portland native, member of famed Tuskegee Airmen,” Sept. 27). He preserved a remarkable collection illustrating early African-American life in Maine. I met Mr. Jackson in 1993 when I was researching […]

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