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January 9, 2011

Letters to the editor, Jan. 9, 2011Lost Canadian denied hospitality

Several weeks ago, a Canadian citizen, following his GPS to find the shortest way home, strayed across the border into Maine. Any civilized country would have welcomed him, offered sympathy for his lost condition, given him a map, and invited him to come again and stay longer next time — “Maine: Worth a Visit, Worth […]
Published
January 8, 2011

Letters to the editor, Jan. 8, 2011Good Samaritans abound in Portland

One recent evening around 5 p.m., I was walking down Preble Street to my parking garage on Cumberland Avenue to head home for the holiday weekend. It’s a walk I have done thousands of times since moving our offices to Monument Square in 1999. As I approached the corner of Preble and Cumberland, I stepped […]
Published
January 7, 2011

Letters to the editor, Jan. 7, 2011Right decision in Verrill Dana case

I was so pleased to read of Justice Donald Alexander’s decision that six Verrill Dana lawyers had not breached any ethical rules in the Duncan matter. Over the years, I have come to know and greatly admire the firm and its members, and I was heartened that the judge’s decision confirmed my view of them. […]
Published
January 7, 2011

More letters to the editor, Jan. 7, 2011There are no ‘death panels’ in Obamacare

A column by Cal Thomas in the Dec. 30 Portland Press Herald must be answered, as his facts are wrong, his language inflammatory, and he gives evidence of having absolutely no idea of what the recent rule announced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) represents (“Death counseling back in Obamacare”). He also […]
Published
January 6, 2011

Letters to the editor, Jan. 6, 2011Dirigo insurance shouldn’t be ended

As the Christmas season ends and the new year begins, I am deeply grateful for many things, not least the early diagnosis and excellent treatment I received for breast cancer in 2010. I’m thankful for my employer-provided insurance — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, through DirigoChoice. Dirigo’s excellent preventative care and prescription coverage, plus hospital and […]

Published
January 5, 2011

Letters to the editor, Jan. 5, 2011Too much wasted on military

The front pages of The Portland Press Herald properly feature local news items that are of central interest to us all. But we must turn to the inner pages of the newspaper to be aware that our nation is still at war. We are in the ninth year of fighting in two countries at a […]
Published
January 4, 2011

Letters to the editor, Jan. 4, 2011Some advice for a new governor

Having served as co-director of Gov. Angus King’s transition team with primary responsibility for making recommendations to Gov.-elect Paul LePage for hiring senior staff members and the Cabinet, there are a few principles you may wish to consider: 1. Once you take office, be careful what you say. It has a way of becoming state […]
Published
January 3, 2011

Letters to the editor, Jan. 3, 2011People with jobs will also have food

The 5-year-old looked up at his mother and said, “Mommy, I’m hungry.” “No, dear,” she replied, “you are obviously unable to read the newspaper or you would understand that you are suffering from ‘food insecurity.’ “ “What’s that?” he asked. “Well,” she began, “that is when you think you want food but you are not sure […]
Published
January 2, 2011

Letters to the editor, Jan. 2, 2011’Cost shifting’ hurts the insured

Who pays for health care? A federal district court judge in Virginia has ruled the new federal health care law’s individual insurance mandate unconstitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court will eventually decide that issue. However, nonprofit hospitals (all Maine hospitals) are still required to provide care, regardless of ability to pay. So who pays? Who pays […]
Published
January 1, 2011

Letters to the editor: When electricity fails, seniors need help

A suggestion for seniors: Having “weathered” 40 hours without heat and light last January, and 80 hours without it in December 2008, it is a good idea to advise people, seniors especially. who live in all-electric buildings that should power be out for an extended period of time, they should call local police to find […]

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