Since the outbreak of COVID-19, nurses worldwide have been pushed far beyond their limits. Before their day’s shift, nurses were finding themselves asking the same questions: “is this the day I get the virus?” or worse, “Is this the day I bring it home to my family?” Within days, some of the patients/residents in their facilities […]
Letters
Letters to the editor.
Letter to the Editor: Climate change, not wind power, will disrupt fishing
Perhaps Maine Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham, R-Winter Harbor, is correct in his support of L.D.101 – that offshore wind farms anywhere along the Maine coast would completely destroy the Maine fishing industry. But even if he is, this total ban permanent is not necessary. If climate change is not attenuated by an immediate reduction in […]
Letter to the Editor: Portland Charter Commission needs Leeman’s leadership
We encourage our Deering Center neighbors and fellow District 4 residents to vote for Cheryl Leeman to serve as our district representative to the Portland Charter Commission. Cheryl is a proven leader, trustworthy and dedicated to our district and city. Her decades of outstanding community service to District 4 and Portland demonstrate her ability to […]
Letter to the Editor: Maine’s excise tax is much too high
I just paid an exorbitant vehicle excise tax in the amount of $610. Why does Maine tax us so high? I don’t see why that has to be! Are we so poor that we must rob our fellow man? I know that otherwise, we have a good tax base. Did you know that other states, […]
Letter to the editor: Column makes clear what one-click orders cost Maine businesses
As a book publisher – I am co-owner of Littoral Books of Portland – I am grateful to Greg Kesich for “Living in a one-click world,” his May 2 Maine Sunday Telegram column on Alec MacGillis’ book about Amazon. Very often we are asked, by both our writers and our readers, why we don’t sell […]
Letter to the editor: Exposure of Northrup’s anti-vaccine rhetoric much appreciated
Thank you for shining a light on Christiane Northrup’s COVID-19 vaccine disinformation (May 2). Personally, I find Northrup’s gruesome conspiracy theories disturbing. It’s my sincere hope Mainers won’t be led astray by her unhinged anti-vaccine rhetoric, seemingly borrowed from science fiction and horror. The deranged nightmare world Northrup claims to exist is simply not real. […]
Letter to the editor: Northrup proves her own conspiracy theories
Re: The May 2 Maine Sunday Telegram story “Meet Christiane Northrup, doctor of disinformation” (Page A1): Aren’t QAnon, Donald Trump, Christiane Northrup and, yes, social media in general proof positive that there is no need to “infiltrate (people’s) bodies with … ‘nanoparticle’ robots” to control how they think, feel and act? Zoe Gaston South Portland
Letter to the editor: Strengthening Maine’s rail-trail network will yield health, economic benefits
My son had one of his first bike rides last summer on the Kennebec River Rail Trail. As I watched him teeter along, I was proud to see him reach this important milestone. I was also grateful that the trail offered a safe place to ride, beautiful surroundings and an ice cream destination as a […]
Letter to the editor: Wabanaki merit same rights as other tribes in the U.S.
Maine is unique in many ways, and its quirkiness is often what makes it such a wonderful state to live in. However, Maine stands out for one reason that we should not be proud of: Unlike other states, Maine does not fully recognize tribal sovereignty. This year, the Maine Legislature has an important opportunity to […]
Letter to the editor: Repeating Northrup’s groundless claims is irresponsible
I was appalled when I read the article about Dr. Christiane Northrup in the Saturday Press Herald (“Instagram blocks Maine doctor’s account for false claims,” May 1, Page B1). You not only pointed out that she was barred from Instagram, but also quoted her disinformation, thus spreading it to others who have not yet heard […]