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June 5, 2019

Letter to the editor: Vital information missing from coverage of Buckner’s death

There were two notable omissions from the coverage in the Portland Press Herald of the death of Bill Buckner, the George Armstrong Custer of America’s national pastime. First, Boston manager John McNamara failed to insert a late-inning defensive substitution for the ailing Buckner. This seemingly inexplicable blunder has been popularly ascribed to sentimentality on the […]
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June 5, 2019

Letter to the editor: Accessible mental health care key to preventing suicide

I am being sent to Washington, D.C., from June 9 through 12 by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to advocate suicide awareness and prevention. I am a transgender man and a trauma survivor. I have struggled with suicide off and on since I was 12. The last time I struggled I had been hospitalized […]
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June 5, 2019

Letter to the editor: Tell legislators to stop proposed CMP power line

Two bills – L.D. 1383 and L.D. 1363 – would give those in affected towns a voice and local control in permitting decisions.
Published
June 5, 2019

Letter to the editor: Portland rally underscores dignity of all involved in opioid fight

I experienced a very moving event last Friday at the Rally for #Dignity at Monument Square. Seeing 354 individual puzzle pieces (created by those in recovery throughout our state over the last nine months), connected to create an 80-foot bigger story of hope and recovery from substance use disorder, was truly inspiring. Bringing The Opioid […]
Published
June 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: Pain patient loses access to effective nonopioid remedy

Southern Maine Health Care and Maine Medical Partners should allow the doctors they employ to prescribe medical marijuana.

Published
June 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: USM, SMCC speakers missed chance to raise the issue of climate change

I recently attended the University of Southern Maine and Southern Maine Community College graduations and, while proud of all my former students among the graduates, I was dismayed with the speakers. Presidents, guests and keynote speakers, even our new governor, all spoke of pride and accomplishment but not a single said the key words: climate […]
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June 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: Sheldon will encourage fact-based approach to Falmouth’s growth

Valentine Sheldon is Falmouth’s best option for Town Council. Last Wednesday evening, the Falmouth Town Council voted to roll back the 2016 zoning changes, which have had such a negative impact on the RA district of the town of Falmouth. Valentine is to be congratulated for working tirelessly to inform and to energize residents to […]
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June 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: Batson overlooked those who helped enable his victory

I found City Councilor Brian Batson’s June 4 letter (“Grateful for the experience, Portland Councilor Batson won’t seek second term”) to be very thoughtful and reflective. It seems that he found his three years on the City Council to be a most rewarding experience. The only thing he forgot to mention was the dedicated staff […]
Published
June 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: Dairy industry hopes to put best foot forward

Please join the Maine Dairy Promotion Board and Maine dairy farmers at the inaugural Cowtrail Classic 5K at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester on Saturday, June 29. The event will feature a 5K run/walk, local farmers, baby calves, educational demonstrations, local and state dairy businesses and organizations and dairy products. Proceeds will be donated to […]
Published
June 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: Trump’s acts disqualify him for high office

When Donald Trump was elected president, I had some hope that he would rise to the occasion. That hope quickly faded. Rather than unite us, he has divided us in ways that will be problematic long after he is gone. Granted he has tried to live up to his many campaign promises – such as […]

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