COVID-19, the opioid epidemic, vaccination allocation and food insecurity, to name a few issues, should be keeping our elected officials busy this session.
Letters
Letters to the editor.
Letter to the editor: Questions of election integrity need full scrutiny
The 2020 election raised questions about vote gathering, deliveries, machines, polling place management, absentee and mail-in ballots, tally stoppages, voter registrations and identification, multiple votes, etc. Tallies for Donald Trump suddenly decreased by the number that Joe Biden’s increased in certain states. The honest and independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson has compiled many examples and provided […]
Letter to the editor: SAD 6 brushes off needs of virtual program
We had to do virtual school with our son in third grade while our son in sixth grade attends hybrid middle school. While middle school is going fine, elementary school is not. From the day school started, which was one week later than hybrid students at the same school, the district has been failing our […]
Letter to the editor: Those trying to block Biden acting against America’s interests
I am a Republican. I always vote for Republican candidates, because I believe the Republican Party has the best understanding of how the American economy works and of how to make America and all of her citizens prosper. But Donald Trump lost the election for president in 2020. Joe Biden won. Fair and square. Anyone […]
Letter to the editor: Pardons indicate warped set of priorities
Re: pardons: While 2 million sad souls rot in our jails and prisons, one in five of them for committing nonviolent drug offenses, our thuggish president puts convicted killers, corrupt politicians and other dangerous predators back on our streets. Shame and disgust come to mind. Michael Petit Portland
Letter to the editor: Munjoy Hill made room for Bobby Lipps to be himself
Thank you for publishing the Dec. 26 article “Bobby Lipps, fixture of Munjoy Hill, remembered as friendly, helpful neighbor.” It is always pleasant to read or hear of a community that embraces the contribution of a unique individual with a developmental disability. I am sure Bobby valued the services he so dutifully performed. My family […]
Letter to the editor: Lame-duck president kills time as COVID suffering deepens
First, I wish to thank all medical workers, first responders, front-line workers and any who are leading with critical thinking in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. It is more important than ever to be mindful of the science and be flexible as the scientific information on COVID continues to inform us. Thank you all who […]
Letter to the editor: Is Missouri senator the next Trump?
Josh Hawley’s decision to contest Joe Biden’s Electoral College win demonstrates disregard for the Constitution.
Letter to the editor: Senator makes blatant power grab by challenging election results
Who is Josh Hawley? Josh Hawley is a first-term senator from the state of Missouri. Mr. Hawley has announced his intention to object to the certification of the Electoral College results come the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress. Sen. Hawley attended Harvard and is a former clerk for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. […]
Letter to the editor: Elect president by popular vote to ensure that every vote counts
It is time for Maine to join the 16 states that have signed on to an agreement to choose presidential electors from the party that wins the national popular vote. If enough states sign on and make the collective total of electors 270 or more, then the president will be elected by popular vote. Until […]