Letters
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PublishedDecember 8, 2018
Letter to the editor: Nuclear power isn’t panacea for planet
Re: George Lawson’s Dec. 1 letter to the editor, “Nuclear energy is the solution to carbon-based climate change“: As we teach our children, it is important to think through consequences before making a decision. Until and unless there is a safe disposal solution to spent nuclear fuel rods, we should not build one more nuclear […]
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PublishedDecember 7, 2018
Letter to the editor: Dhalac a talented candidate for city council in South Portland District 5
I am writing today in support of District 5 South Portland City Council candidate Deqa Dhalac. I met Deqa when our children attended a small middle school program together. I was immediately drawn to her warmth and presence. Through the years, we have interacted socially and professionally. I work as a school nurse for the […]
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PublishedDecember 7, 2018
Letter to the editor: Maine needs paid sick leave, but bill should also protect employers
Paid sick leave should be available for all workers. The proposal under consideration in Maine is a step in the right direction. Many of the workers most in need of paid sick leave are in low-paying jobs: food, hotel and agriculture industries in particular. Many of these industries are dominated by huge corporations such as […]
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PublishedDecember 7, 2018
Letter to the editor: If he wins after recount, will Poliquin accept legitimacy of ranked voting?
Just for the sake of discussion, how would Bruce Poliquin’s camp respond if the recount shows that Jared Golden actually won the first-round vote by a plurality, but Poliquin came out ahead in the later rounds with ranked-choice voting? Lawrence Jamieson Portland
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PublishedDecember 7, 2018
Letter to the editor: Failures of presidents too often whitewashed after they die
In the midst of endless praise for George H.W. Bush’s life and legacy, I took some comfort in the Press Herald Editorial Board’s frankness about some of his failings, which were many (Our View, Dec. 5). Others not mentioned in the editorial include the invasion of Panama on his watch, the nomination of the truly […]
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PublishedDecember 7, 2018
Letter to the editor: Editorial overlooked George H.W. Bush’s impressive personal values
His presidency had its negative aspects, but his personal qualities provided a model for the nation he served so well.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2018
Letter to the editor: Elect dedicated Deqa Dhalac to city council in South Portland District 5
I am writing to express my support for Deqa Dhalac as South Portland city councilor to represent District 5. She has a master’s degree in social work from the University of New England and a master’s from the University of New Hampshire in developmental policy and practice. She has experience in social services and public […]
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PublishedDecember 6, 2018
Letter to the editor: Anyone can recheck RCV results
Using proprietary software to tabulate ranked-choice votes doesn't make the process complex or opaque.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2018
Letter to the editor: Pride in manipulated majority vote misplaced
I’m writing in response to Parker Albee’s letter to the editor, “Maine can be proud of electing by a majority” (Nov. 30, Page A6). I don’t understand how Mr. Albee can be proud of what amounts to a manipulated majority vote, still being counted three weeks later, costing us time and money and headed to […]
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PublishedDecember 6, 2018
Letter to the editor: First, stop the deaths from drug poisoning
We have had plenty of time now to digest the changes in Maine government, which we made in a record midterm election turnout. Expectations are hopeful about the new governor, who desires a change in how we address our substance use disorder problem and, specifically, our overwhelming drug-poisoning deaths (418 in 2017) in Maine. While […]
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