Letters

Published
December 16, 2018

Letter to the editor: Medicare for All is the answer to healthcare problems

As a daughter, power of attorney and health care proxy for each of my parents during end of life, I have direct experience with Medicare. Contrary to Martin Jones’ Dec. 2 Another View guest editorial, every Medicare for All supporter does not subscribe to the notion that Medicare should be free of co-pays, deductibles, etc. […]
Published
December 16, 2018

Letter to the editor: Pre-K programs pay off as kids get older

I read a recent editorial in this paper with great interest (Our View, Nov. 15). The subject was Maine’s growing access to pre-K programs; the editorial concluded that increased participation in them was “a good start.” I wanted to weigh in with my strong support for early childhood education programs based on my background in […]
Published
December 15, 2018

Letter to the editor: Shift BIW’s reliance on military

We need to transition toward jobs that build a sustainable infrastructure here at home.
Published
December 15, 2018

Letter to the editor: Volunteer drivers vital for doctor’s office visits

Every day, thousands of people travel to and from medical appointments, including cancer treatments. Studies show patients often delay or have difficulty obtaining medical care because transportation is either unavailable or unaffordable. In Maine more than 8,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer next year. For many, getting to treatments will be their biggest roadblock […]
Published
December 15, 2018

Letter to the editor: Collins deserves credit for Waterville grant

There are moments when elected leaders make extraordinary efforts to support their local communities, and it is important that we recognize that good work. Last week, the city of Waterville received notice that it had won a $7.3 million grant to improve the transportation infrastructure and pedestrian experience downtown. This is an exciting time in […]

Published
December 15, 2018

Letter to the editor: Spectrum’s new charge puts viewers in a box

I am writing about another (what I call) scam in our midst. It’s Spectrum’s newest charge – for digital boxes, which allow you to continue watching TV. Otherwise, you’ll have no TV. We have had television for over 70 years. I was around when we first received black and white TV. What an invention! Now, […]
Published
December 15, 2018

Letter to the editor: Let’s not forget the Bush presidents’ involvement with the Carlyle Group

As the Republican Party and the media beatify George H.W. Bush and the Bush family, my heart grows heavy at the thought of the thousands of men, women and children who have died in the two Gulf wars initiated by the two Bush presidents. I get angry at the thought of the Bush presidents’ involvement […]
Published
December 14, 2018

Letter to the editor: Spectrum’s digital conversion adds costs, skimps on value

This letter is in regards to Spectrum and their supposed improvement to digital cable. I have so far failed to see any improvement to the customer. In fact, it is now costing me $35.37 per month more for less service. They have made it impossible for my second television to work unless I get another […]
Published
December 14, 2018

Letter to the editor: Food pantries welcome donations of both nonperishable items, cash

A misleading editorial headline offers a chance to clarify the differences between food banks and food pantries.
Published
December 14, 2018

Letter to the editor: Hyperbole fuels Ogunquit’s misguided recall effort

As an Ogunquit voter, I believe that Gillian Graham’s misleading Dec. 10 article regarding the recall of three Select Board members needs a response. She cites 900 petition signatures and mentions that there are 1,216 registered voters in Ogunquit, as if 75 percent of all Ogunquit voters support the recall. Fact: If verified, 250 voters […]

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