letter to the editor

Published
July 13, 2019

Letter to the editor: Performed in D.C. on the 4th, songs of the military branches evoke memory, America

The Marine one – written by an Italian immigrant – is particularly powerful.
Published
July 13, 2019

Letter to the editor: Federal immigration officials should adopt Texas animal cruelty standards

If only migrants and asylum seekers under the custody and care of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection were subject to standards similar to Texas animal cruelty laws. Texas law prohibits a person from intentionally, knowingly or recklessly mistreating an […]
Published
July 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Road conditions make Brighton Avenue a rough ride

The Rock Row development in the former Blue Rock quarry and surrounding grounds is a long-term project. Something even longer, in terms of years or decades, is addressing the condition of a primary commuter avenue into and out of Portland: Brighton Avenue. One February morning in 2018, I had to request an ambulance to Maine […]
Published
July 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Deering Class of 2005 supports asylum seekers

'In honor of what our community gave us,' graduates have given to the Community Support Fund – and they encourage alumni of other area schools to do the same.
Published
July 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Everyone can benefit from simple trail rules

The weekend of June 29, representatives of the Eastern Trail, along with Bicycle Coalition of Maine and AARP, had a wonderful walk and bike ride on the Scarborough portion of the Eastern Trail. It was a pleasure seeing so many people on the trail walking and riding their bikes. To help us understand the usage […]

Published
July 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Columnist Thiessen illuminates views that often go unrepresented

It was refreshing to read syndicated columnist Marc A. Thiessen’s July 5 commentary, “Megan Rapinoe’s anthem protests hurt the fight for gender equity.” His comments offer your readers another point of view that we don’t usually get from your newspaper. The current modus operandi of the media only adds to division and fuels the anger […]
Published
July 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: ACA plan was a blessing when I was unemployed

When I needed health insurance and was unemployed, the Affordable Care Act plan was the only insurance I could get. Without it, I would have not have had any insurance, because of pre-existing conditions. I had better insurance under the ACA than I now have working full time. It was not cheap insurance, I had […]
Published
July 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: USM should probe whether ex-RSU 21 superintendent merits tenure-track post

The Press Herald has covered the racist incidents that occurred in Regional School Unit 21, and the subsequent controversial actions taken by school administrators. Last month, RSU 21 Superintendent Kathryn Hawes resigned and accepted a position at the University of Southern Maine. A few weeks later, after hearing complaints, USM Provost Jeannine Uzzi announced she […]
Published
July 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Scare tactics reflect poorly on Portland firefighters union president

Chris Thomson tried to frighten local residents into believing that Engine 1's decommissioning posed a risk to them.
Published
July 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Portland Pops audience fails to honor veterans’ heroism

At the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Portland Pops concert this Fourth of July, there was a section of music for superheroes, with music from the “Star Wars” and “Avengers” movies and the traditional salute to the armed forces. During the military salute, veterans were invited to stand and be recognized, and they were greeted by polite […]

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