As we head into the election cycle for November, we should all follow the advice of the detectives on the old show “Dragnet,” when they asked for “just the facts.” With the Big Lie and all the political disinformation out there, one has to listen to how candidates spin their “truths.” Case in point: Former […]
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Letter to the editor: Electoral Count Reform Act may not go far enough
A case before the Supreme Court, Moore v. Harper, could give state legislators unchecked power over federal elections and political maps.
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Letter to the editor: Amazon uses profits to undercut women’s reproductive rights
I write in support of the Aug. 5 Press Herald editorial, “Our View: Amazon warehouse would be no prize” (Page A4). I support the Press Herald’s position for a different reason. I recently learned that Amazon is one of seven major corporations that, in spite of avowed support for women’s rights, has contributed significant sums […]
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Letter to the editor: Government-run utilities will strain Maine restaurants
Re: “Expect higher costs, more closures as seasonal worker shortage strains Maine restaurants” (July 24): As someone who worked in the restaurant industry for 39 years, I read with interest the recent article on how restaurants are struggling. It’s scary as hell for small businesses right now. Every single day they are faced with increasing […]
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Letter to the editor: Public losing access to Cape Elizabeth beaches
Summer parking near Cliff House Beach is already limited to those with resident permits. Now the town is weighing similar limits near Trundy Point.
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Letter to the editor: Sen. Collins should call on colleagues to protect same-sex marriage
When Roe v. Wade was overturned earlier this summer, the opinions of two of the justices in particular raised concerns in the LGBTQ community. In the ruling, Justice Samuel Alito argued for a narrower interpretation of other rights now guaranteed to Americans. In a concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas went further, saying other rulings similar […]
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Letter to the editor: Timely tow renews Chebeague boat owner’s faith in humanity
Motoring back to Chebeague Island after dropping family off in Portland, our newly acquired, used outboard motor gave up the ghost. Luckily, we were beyond the chaos of Portland Harbor. Nonetheless, between Peaks and Little Diamond we were still a long way from our destination. Novices all, my two adult kids and I tried to […]
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Letter to the editor: Politician’s sexist insults have no place in abortion debate
Despite what Matt Gaetz thinks, supporters of reproductive rights come in all shapes and sizes and both genders.
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Letter to the editor: Many Maine Catholics cheered by priest’s return to active ministry
When I read in your paper that Father Robert Vaillancourt was being returned to active ministry, I joyfully thanked God (“Catholic Church: Sex abuse allegations against Maine priest were unfounded,” July 28, Page A1). Hundreds and hundreds of Catholics in Maine love Father Bob and have deeply missed his ministry. His welcome return cheers us […]
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Letter to the editor: Unneeded prescriptions add to costs, dangers for patients
I just finished reading Marilyn Heise’s July 31 letter to the editor, “Overprescribing fuels opioid deaths” (Page D3), and had to chime in with my own experience. I had minor internal surgery over a year ago at Maine Medical Center in Portland. I awoke feeling really good. The doctor gave me all the usual post-surgical […]