Letters

Published
January 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Lacking coverage, some patients in Maine are left without care

How do we physicians, psychologists, clinical social workers and other dedicated health care providers allow people in Maine to die? 1) People are being turned away (to die) from a medical office because of “wrong insurance” or “insufficient funds,” or because the procedure is not covered by insurance, the patient is no longer eligible for […]
Published
January 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Gov. LePage’s ideas have yielded poor results for Maine

Constantly hearing of Gov. LePage’s “great achievements,” one must assume that the “Open for Business” sign he posted at the gateway to our state has produced outstanding results. Business leaders across the nation attracted to Maine by the supposedly business-friendly climate created by this administration should be flocking to our state, bringing with them new, […]
Published
January 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Sen. Susan Collins urged to back stricter toxic-exposure bill

I am a pediatrician and father of two girls. Every day I see children with attentional problems, learning difficulties and asthma. I have patients who are being treated for childhood cancers. Out of more than 80,000 chemicals used here in the U.S., only about 200 have ever been tested for safety. I cannot help but […]
Published
January 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Accessibility is critical if Sanford pursues theme park or other development

Before Sanford does anything, the city should have a Maine Turnpike entrance/egress (“Sanford theme park makes sense, experts say,” Jan. 22). Route 109 from Wells is a speed trap and a heavily traveled route. Attempting to get from Wells to Sanford or from Sanford to Wells is a lesson in patience, to say the least. […]
Published
January 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Column on GMO benefits expands knowledge of topic

Thank you for publishing such a cogent and rational explanation of the benefits and safety of genetically modified foods (“Maine Voices: GMOs’ benefits to world’s hungry belie claims by crops’ critics,” Jan. 21). Dr. Shoa L. Clarke’s presentation of the science of GMOs and the technology that creates them is long overdue in the public […]

Published
January 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Gov. LePage right to target corporate welfare to wind industry

We all know that Gov. LePage has been on a tear lately exposing welfare fraud and the misuse of the taxpayers’ hard-earned cash. He’s been telling us about the EBT cards being used to buy hot dogs at Disney World, cigarettes, beer and lottery tickets. Now the governor has turned his attention to the corporate […]
Published
January 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Renewable energy is good for Maine’s air, workers, economy

Gov. LePage would rather buy electricity from Canada than continue to invest in skilled, clean jobs in Maine. Renewable energy is putting thousands of Maine people to work while at the same time producing clean, renewable power, reducing air pollution and helping to grow our economy. But, unfortunately, the vast majority of the electricity consumed […]
Published
January 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: South Portland moratorium on tar sands oil ignores voters’ decision

“The people (voters) have spoken.” Democracy works – except, it seems, in South Portland. There, the people have decided that the fear, uncertainty and doubt regarding so-called tar sands (oil is oil, no matter what is the medium contained within) are, on balance, overshadowed by the benefit of heightened oil transport. They have also considered […]
Published
January 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Take time to remember the 1968 USS Pueblo hijacking

Some events are so significant that the need for being reminded is a most valuable lesson of history. The actions of the North Korean government in January 1968 as they attacked and hijacked the USS Pueblo and its crew from international waters are deserving of such a reminder. The crew of the USS Pueblo was […]
Published
January 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Attention to single-payer health insurance welcome

Thank you for giving prominence to Dr. Daniel C. Bryant’s letter on single-payer health care (“Single-payer health insurance in Maine merits attention,” Jan. 17). Who would not be moved by such convincing arguments? Medicare for all would attract to our state, not only new businesses, but also more young people. And at less cost than […]

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