Recent federal maneuvers make this the most pressing matter.
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America’s healthcare system is failing us | Letter
Republican politicians preach: “America has the best healthcare system in the world.” Here’s what it looks like in real life. My bride has an incurable cancer. Her oncologist recommended a new chemotherapy medication to control her cancer. It costs $600 per day, and the manufacturer declined to provide financial assistance because she has Medicare Part […]
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Maine needs Hannah Pingree’s leadership | Letter
Maine needs leaders who can bring people together to solve problems and prepare our state for the future. That is what I appreciate about Hannah Pingree’s approach to public service. I have had the chance to work with Pingree on efforts tied to Maine’s life sciences sector and blue economy. What stands out is that […]
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An unenviable new strain of unemployment is here | Letter
I’m not surprised by the pessimism in finding a job nowadays (“Older Americans say it’s a good time to find a job. Younger people disagree,” May 12). Normally, the percentage of unemployed people unemployed for less than five weeks falls five weeks after a recession. This rate then gradually rises again; better times allow for […]
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Portland must seize opportunity to reset Bayside | Letter
Portland has a rare opportunity to “reset” the Bayside neighborhood. Now that the city owns the former “midtown” parcels, we must move beyond conventional development and prioritize long-term civic value over short-term speed. To get this right, Portland City Council should adopt a design-led selection process. Rather than a standard RFP, we should use a […]
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Vote Jordan Wood for Congress | Letter
I am supporting Jordan Wood for Congress. He is a strong advocate for Medicare for All. My family was burdened with medical debt for 20 years following an unexpected heart attack, because our insurance was deceptively inadequate. That debt has had significant consequences for our retirement security. Once we were eligible for Medicare, our cardiac […]
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InterMed decision on Martin’s Point demands an explanation | Letter
We shouldn’t take the company line about costs at face value.
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Support Jonathan Bush for governor | Letter
During my years representing Maine’s western mountains in the state Senate, I saw the best of our state — hardworking people, close-knit communities and a way of life worth protecting. I also saw the strain. Families stretched thin, and too many young people — including my own children — leaving to find opportunity. Maine ranks […]
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Trump needs a reminder of what the president’s job is | Letter
The president of the United States is elected to support the American people and make their lives better. Our current president said he does not think about the financial situation of the American people. Isn’t it his job think about, and act upon, the financial situation of the American people? What has his Iran war […]
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Shenna Bellows is the real deal | Letter
The gubernatorial “chase” gives us many choices. As an unenrolled voter, I will vote in the Democratic primary. That choice has not been easy. I have voted for many Republicans in the past, but those choices this year are too hard-lined for me. The Democratic choices have strengths in both government and leadership. I could […]