Letters
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PublishedApril 18, 2019
Letter to the editor: Cuts to foreign aid will backfire
The way to reduce migration is to increase funding for programs that help families safely stay in their home countries.
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PublishedApril 18, 2019
Letter to the editor: Portland’s trajectory tough on retirees
Re: “Letter to the editor: City manager recognizes need for Portland to rein in spending,” by John P. Rague (April 13): I humbly offer my and my wife, Sharon’s, complete and unequivocal agreement with Mr. Rague on the subject of more consideration to the retirees living in Portland and praise for City Manager Jon Jennings. […]
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PublishedApril 18, 2019
Letter to the editor: Nurse practitioners blocked from meeting growing demand for care
Deficiency in the number of health care professionals in the U.S. is reaching alarming numbers. The promising fact is that the growing number of nurse practitioners can potentially address the mentioned deficiency. Nurse practitioners are well-equipped to meet the growing demand for health care professionals, especially in underserved locations. However, many barriers, such as restrictive […]
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Letter to the Editor: Pingree earns praise for support of carbon dividend bill
The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act would encourage a transition to renewable energy.
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Letter to the editor: Overspending and lost opportunities behind Portland tax hikes
High taxes? No wonder.
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Letter to the Editor: Mental health unit at jail would address causes of crime
A bill that will get a hearing Friday would help inmates rejoin the community in a healthy way.
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Letter to the editor: CMP line would bring clean power to New England
The debate continues over CMP’s proposed transmission line through western Maine to bring Quebec hydropower to Massachusetts. Opponents of the project usually represent themselves as environmentalists, but I can’t see how an environmentalist with his or her eyes open would oppose this project. New England is a single power market; when a power plant closes […]
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Letter to the editor: Maine’s state song doesn’t need to insult others
“Go straight to hell with your rebel yell …” ? A state song is fine with me – although I recall singing a state song in school as a child – and this is an engaging song. But I would prefer not to extend the North/South conflict any longer than necessary and having this line […]
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Letter to the Editor: College admissions scandal raises questions about the justice system
What happened to community-based corrections?
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PublishedApril 16, 2019
Letter to the editor: Zoning should keep children’s health in mind
With a vape shop close to a South Portland school, efforts to contain epidemic youth e-cigarette use will be stymied.
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