Letters

Published
October 22, 2018

Letter to the editor: We won’t forget Collins’ betrayal

In voting for Brett Kavanaugh, she gave up her image as an advocate for women.
Published
October 22, 2018

Letter to the editor: Short-term rents cause neighborhood unease

Do you know your neighbors? Some people rent out whole, unoccupied houses for short-term stays (like Airbnb). Unfortunately for the other residents of that street, what was once a possible neighbor becomes a steady stream of strangers. Please imagine a new batch of people arriving next door to you every few days. Those of us […]
Published
October 22, 2018

Letter to the editor: Jonathan Sahrbeck perfectly suited to be county DA

I have been active in politics for 50 years, and I’ve been a lawyer for 50 years. It isn’t often that I can say a candidate is perfect for the job. But independent Jonathan Sahrbeck is perfect for the job of Cumberland County district attorney. I have known Jonathan Sahrbeck for most of his life, […]
Published
October 22, 2018

Letter to the editor: Cumberland County needs Jon Gale as district attorney

On Nov. 6, please join me in supporting Democrat Jon Gale for district attorney in Cumberland County. I have known Jon for 15 years, and I know he has the experience, leadership skills – and balance – to make an outstanding district attorney. Jon Gale is a former prosecutor and defense attorney who understands that […]
Published
October 22, 2018

Letter to the editor: Caron, Hayes should pull out of gubernatorial race – pronto

I am writing to suggest that Alan Caron is past his deadline for fulfilling his promise to his earliest supporters that he would withdraw from the 2018 governor’s race if his polling numbers were low. It might be a different story if ranked-choice voting were in place for the gubernatorial contest in the general election, […]

Published
October 22, 2018

Letter to the editor: Re-elect Sen. King to be bridge between parties

What we need desperately in Congress are leaders who know how to bring people together for the good of our great country. Independent Angus King has made friends with Democratic and Republican senators during his first term in the Senate. Angus is on the right track. Give him six more years to continue building bridges […]
Published
October 21, 2018

Letter to the editor: Pay disrespects teachers and other givers

Teaching is the most important job in the world, but America's competitive economic system isn't working for educators.
Published
October 21, 2018

Letter to the editor: Many women don’t see support from Collins

It was interesting to read the ad signed by about 150 women thanking Susan Collins for her vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh (Oct. 14, Page A3). The ad’s heading, referring to Collins’ “standing up and supporting justice and women,” was incredibly dishonest and cynical. There was no justice or support for women in that vote. […]
Published
October 21, 2018

Letter to the editor: ‘Everyday Maine’ review gives deserved praise

As the founder of Addison Woolley Gallery, I am always proud when any of our associated artists wins praise in a review. And in Dan Kany’s review of the Bruce Brown-curated show “Everyday Maine” (Sept. 30), David Wade and Diane Hudson earn high praise, while I am also lucky enough to be mentioned. Dan’s finely […]
Published
October 21, 2018

Letter to the editor: Vote for candidates who will expand health care

According to recent polls, access to affordable health care is one of the most important issues on voters’ minds this election season. Not a week goes by without some aspect of the cost of health care, or Medicaid expansion, appearing in the headlines. The debate between supporters of what is now law and those who […]

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