As a psychiatric mental health nurse, I have worked a number of years with homeless individuals who have a major mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Because I know firsthand how devastating those illnesses are and how they rob people of not only certain healthy choices but also useful resources, I am always struck with […]
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Letter to the editor: Eliminate Maine Good Samaritan loopholes to reduce overdose deaths
Saving a life shouldn’t be a crime. But this is the current reality for Mainers who witness or experience an overdose. Under current Maine law, 911 callers seeking to aid someone experiencing an overdose (including themselves) can face criminal charges for nonviolent crimes and probation or bail condition violations. The potential for criminal charges decreases […]
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Letter to the editor: Pre-K proposals will benefit Yarmouth, other Cumberland County towns
I was encouraged to read a recent article that Yarmouth schools are considering offering optional public pre-K beginning this fall. Yarmouth will be joining several other communities across our state that are expanding pre-K opportunities. I hope more communities move forward with offering public pre-K. Many of my law enforcement colleagues and I are pleased […]
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Letter to the editor: Collins emboldens ranks of the anti-democratic
Sen. Susan Collins recently described President Biden’s pledge to nominate a woman of color to the Supreme Court as “clumsy at best.” In the same interview, Maine’s senior senator refused to answer a simple question: Will you support former President Donald Trump for president in 2024? Ah, the Collins two-step. Vote to convict Trump on […]
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Letter to the editor: Insultingly predictable idea a misuse of cartoonist’s talents
I think that it is too bad that political cartoonist Rivers felt the need to draw the cartoon featured in the Thursday Press Herald (Feb. 3, Page A6), showing the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Biden and making reference to Biden’s prospective Supreme Court nominee. I had to go online and look at […]
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Letter to the editor: New toll plaza in York was never needed
The Maine Turnpike Authority’s move to end cash toll collection makes clear that the town and project critics were correct in their advocacy for all-electronic tolling.
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Letter to the Editor: Collins should defend everyone’s right to vote
The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act didn’t make it through the Senate. Not one Republican voted for it – not one. Much of the blame in this case lays squarely on the shoulders of our favorite “moderate” senator – Susan Collins. The aforementioned bills could have solidified comprehensive voter protections and required states […]
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Letter to the Editor: Restore tribal sovereignty in Maine
Rep. Christopher Babbidge’s well-written article in the Jan. 14 Kennebunk Post, describing his support for Maine’s proposed ERA Amendment, was on target. He supported equal rights for women via his high school classes, where he “introduced readings by, or about, insightful women,” a great example of teaching young minds about critical issues. He wrote, “people […]
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Letter to the Editor: Commitment to diversity will strengthen the courts
I was originally skeptical, as a white male who has practiced law for more than 30 years, when Joe Biden pledged – almost two years ago – to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court. I now believe confirmation of the President’s nominee will result in better decision-making, instill greater faith in the courts, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Historical pattern should send us a warning
On Jan. 10, CNN aired a documentary entitled, “The Fight to Save American Democracy,” narrated by Fareed Zakaria. Much of the following are Zakaria’s quotes, taken from the documentary. Hitler came to power eroding democracy from within, “enabled by Germany’s conservative establishment.” Germany “underestimated him, and was eventually destroyed by him.” Political insiders willingly gave […]