Letters

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November 30, 2014

Letter to the editor: Eradicating world hunger is everyone’s responsibility

Pope Francis last week told a World Health Organization’s International Conference on World Hunger and Nutrition to “Feed the hungry, save life on the planet.” With uncharacteristic pessimism he challenged world leaders to “Take care of the earth so it does not respond with destruction,” There is enough food in the world for everyone to […]
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November 30, 2014

Letter to the editor: Access to MaineCare critical to success

I am one of the 70,000. I need our state to expand health care coverage options by increasing access to MaineCare. MaineCare has been an essential part of my life for most of my life. I am now 24 years old without full coverage, I cannot afford asthma medicine, I wear prescription eye glasses, I […]
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November 30, 2014

Letter to the editor: Family caregivers need thanks, practical support

Every day, a remarkable group of Mainers performs a great labor of love: caring for aging parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and friends so they can remain in their homes. They are on duty 24/7, and often cannot take a break. Yet they wouldn’t have it any other way. These caregivers are truly unsung […]
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November 30, 2014

Letter to the editor: ‘On My Sacred Honor’ a better way to govern

When last was one’s honor considered sacred? When did honor devolve to pragmatism? When did pragmatism slip into duplicity? When did feelings of shame or guilt disappear from American politics? Can concern with sacred honor be restored in American government? It’s possible. It is possible to learn from the recent election. In the United States, […]
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November 30, 2014

Letter to the editor: Businesses plenty busy, but need more workers

You recently noted that construction levels today are low compared to levels in 2004. Unless banks return to the risky lending practices that led to the economic collapse of 2008, we will never see construction return to the levels seen before the recession. This is the new reality and that was unrealistic and unsustainable. So […]

Published
November 29, 2014

Letter to the editor: New Yorker on Maine: ‘It doesn’t get any better’

My wife and I have visited Portland several times. We enjoy the scenic surroundings and especially the city’s gracious residents. On our most recent trip this past August, we went for a morning bike ride around Peaks Island. When we approached the beautiful, rocky coastline, I said to my wife, “It doesn’t get any better […]
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November 29, 2014

Letter to the editor: Senate 25 vote discrepancy needs a professional probe

The discovery on Long Island of 21 uncounted ballots in the Senate District 25 race, all of which were cast for the recount winner, Republican Cathy Manchester, smells fishy, even on an island. One of two things has to happen to put the matter to rest. Either the state Attorney General or the U.S. Attorney […]
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November 29, 2014

Letter to the editor: A special thanks for CMP workers

Thank you Central Maine Power. We were one of the many thousands of home that lost power on the evening before Thanksgiving. Power was restored before noon on Thanksgiving day due only to the hard work and dedication of many at CMP and the tree crews that assisted them. One CMP worker stopped in my […]
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November 29, 2014

Letter to the editor: We lose when politicians only care about winning

One of the things I find most distressing about the politics in Augusta and Washington is that our elected officials seem to be more focused on being judged by the media as having “won” the vote on a particular issue rather than on winning for the American public. Whether it’s Democrats, Republicans, the governor, the […]
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November 29, 2014

Letter to the editor: Resignation of Mayhew would be good first step

During the debate over photos on EBT debit cards, DHHS Commissioner Mary Mayhew commented: “Mainers … are crying out for integrity in our welfare system.” Given her department’s poor management history, repeated missteps and the on-going attempts to bully some of our most vulnerable citizens, I’d suggest that her resignation would make a good start. […]

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