Letters

Published
July 15, 2018

Letter to the editor: Collins must realize Trump rules on whim as autocrat

Re: “Legal experts: Precedents are unlikely to safeguard Roe v. Wade” (July 8, Page A1): Sen. Susan Collins’ test for the next Supreme Court judge is only a respect for precedent. It is not a firm stand on the important issue of women’s reproductive rights. Sen. Collins does not yet see that this administration has […]
Published
July 15, 2018

Letter to the editor: Sea Dogs are lackadaisical, making too many mistakes

We recently had a family gathering at a Sea Dogs game, and, as Kevin Thomas’ July 8 column points out, this year’s team is not very good and not very entertaining. But he did not deal with two important observations of our group, ranging in age from 85 to 11. During the game we attended, […]
Published
July 15, 2018

Letter to the editor: Fossel could lead president in return to needed civility

I found the July 8 column by Jim Fossel extremely well taken (”A gentle reminder: Civility matters in politics, life,” Page D1). We have become a nation of derogatory name callers. Since Mr. Fossel claims to be a conservative activist, I would urge him to get in touch with Donald Trump ASAP and deliver his […]
Published
July 15, 2018

Letter to the editor: King’s vote shows loyalty to defense contractors first

I was extremely disappointed to learn that Sen. Angus King recently voted in the Senate Armed Forces Committee to support Sen. Ted Cruz’s proposal to require the Pentagon to develop a space-based missile defense program that the Pentagon has not requested and that will enrich military contractors. Vice Adm. James Syring, then Missile Defense Agency […]
Published
July 15, 2018

Letter to the editor: Collins now part of swamp – no longer a Republican

I am a lifelong Republican and once served as the head of the Sanford Republicans. I am calling on all Republicans in the state to support whoever will run against Sen. Susan Collins in the 2020 Republican primary. Furthermore, if Sen. Collins manages to win the primary, I believe all Republicans should vote for her […]

Published
July 14, 2018

Letter to the editor: Loon death story crying out for accuracy

Saying it is 'highly unlikely' that a boat killed the loon is a stretch at best.
Published
July 14, 2018

Letter to the editor: Trump’s speech to military on July Fourth offensive

I did not write before, assuming you would be swamped with letters from people who found Donald Trump’s words to the military on July 4, thanking them for keeping America “safe, strong, proud, mighty and free,” as offensive as I did. “Safe”: Well, perhaps, unless you are a person of color, a student in a […]
Published
July 14, 2018

Letter to the editor: Trade war failing to make America great again

A trade war with China and our allies will ultimately damage our economy and cost jobs. What we really should be doing is boosting trade by becoming more competitive. For that to happen, we must invest in our own infrastructure and educational systems. As Donald Trump himself said in his first State of the Union […]
Published
July 14, 2018

Letter to the editor: Maine delegation deserves thanks for Alzheimer’s bills

Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive disease in America and a growing public health crisis. Having just returned from Washington, D.C., with an 11-member delegation from Maine, I am encouraged by the response of our members of Congress. Many thanks to Sen. Susan Collins, Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree and Rep. Bruce Poliquin for […]
Published
July 14, 2018

Letter to the editor: Even without PSO, singing of anthem warms hearts

Thanks to those in the city of Portland who made sure the funding was in the budget for the annual fireworks display on the Eastern Prom. Walking up Munjoy Hill and finding a prime viewing spot has been a family tradition for decades, and this year’s display was as good as any. The Portland Symphony […]

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