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February 28, 2020

Letter to the editor: Maine history feature part of print edition’s bounty

The ongoing historical features you are featuring in the newspaper have been so interesting, readable, enjoyable and a great way to use the forum of the Press Herald. Thanks to the editors for printing them and to all whose expertise creates them. I’m taking this opportunity, too, to say I hope that losing the paper […]
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February 28, 2020

Letter to the editor: To prevent needless suffering, vote ‘no’ on 1

I am 82 years old, and was a child before the development of vaccines against childhood diseases. Virtually every child had them all: chickenpox, whooping cough (pertussis), measles and mumps. Mumps was a particular problem because it can result in sterility and other effects if contracted by an adult male. As a result, young boys […]
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February 28, 2020

Letter to the editor: Vaccine opt-outs put many other Mainers at risk – vote ‘no’ on 1

Learning that her child's kindergarten had a 40 percent vaccination rate felt like a betrayal of trust to one mother.
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February 28, 2020

Letter to the editor: Vote ‘no’ on 1 to ensure community immunity

We urge a “no” vote on Question 1 – a vote to retain the law eliminating nonmedical exemptions for school and health care employment vaccine requirements and expand and strengthen medical exemptions. We recognize that public health success is in jeopardy as a growing number of parents forgo vaccinations for their children based on long-debunked […]
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February 27, 2020

Letter to the editor: The most polarizing candidates are Russia’s favorites

For the good of Americans and our democratic institutions, somebody other than Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders must be elected president.

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February 27, 2020

Letter to the editor: Get tougher on travelers who carry loaded guns at jetport

I draw your attention to two articles in the Portland Press Herald of Feb 22. A headline in the Local & State section, Page B1, was “Another loaded gun found at jetport.” It seems that a Mainer was stopped at the Portland airport security checkpoint trying to board an aircraft with a loaded handgun in […]
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February 27, 2020

Letter to the editor: Vote to safeguard our future – vote ‘no’ on 1

On March 3, all Maine voters registered in any or no political party may vote on Question 1. This referendum seeks to overturn legislation that does not permit religious or philosophical exemptions for school vaccinations. Those who don’t support vaccinating children have raised significant funds and covered the highways with signs that inaccurately portray vaccination […]
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February 27, 2020

Letter to the editor: Effects of vaccine-preventable childhood diseases linger years later

I am adding InterMed to the lengthy list of organizations and physicians who are speaking out about the importance of vaccines and encouraging a “no” vote on Question 1. Vaccines save lives. The evidence is indisputable and overwhelming. From polio to meningitis to measles, vaccines provide an unrivaled ally in our fight against serious and […]
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February 27, 2020

Letter to the editor: Vote ‘no’ to protect Maine families’ health, safety

I was a pediatric nurse practitioner for 40 years. My goal was to protect the health and safety of the families that came to me for health care. Vaccines were one of the most effective tools that I had to achieve this. In the past, many children died from diseases that are now rarely seen […]
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February 27, 2020

Letter to the editor: Fearing loss of vaccines’ protections, pediatrician urges ‘no’ vote

As a pediatrician, I have fears and worries when it comes to caring for Maine’s children. I’m worried about a pervasive and growing skepticism of science. I worry about the spread of dangerous and inaccurate medical advice online, as highlighted in the recent death from influenza of a Colorado 4-year-old whose parent sought advice from […]

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