I’m writing to endorse Anne Carney for reelection to the Maine State Senate. Anne has done genuine good for Forecaster readers by advocating for smart, effective changes in areas that matter to us – education, health care, environmental integrity, civil rights and economic responsibility. Legislation Anne initiated provides quality health care, most of it federally […]
Forecaster letters
Letter: A vote for Carney supports kids’ health care
I’m voting to return Anne Carney to the Maine state Senate because Anne cares about our kids. Anne was a driving force behind the expansion of the Children’s Health Care Program, which provides over 40,000 Maine children with quality healthcare, primarily paid for by the federal government. Without that insurance, these kids would not have […]
Letter: New York columnist didn’t encounter real Mainers
I read the New York Post article by Cindy Adams, which Heather Martin commented on in the Sept. 2 Forecaster. (“Mainewhile: Mainers should be thankful for cheeky New York columnist”). While I agree with some of Heather’s column, I felt she missed a couple of major points. First of all, Ms. Adams, after spreading her […]
Letter: State Senate candidate Pierce has long list of significant accomplishments
Join me in electing Teresa Pierce to State Senate District 25. Teresa is a seasoned leader with significant accomplishments at the municipal level and during eight years representing (most of) Falmouth in the Statehouse. As House chair of appropriations, Teresa worked to: make permanent an increase to the property tax fairness credit for 100,000 Mainers; […]
Letter: Independent candidate best choice for governor
After COVID, we need good news. Fortunately, in this mid-term election, there is a new face and philosophy on the political scene. Sam Hunkler, a true independent, is on the ballot for governor of Maine. Sam is no puppet manipulated by party strings, but rather a man who thinks for himself while caring deeply about […]
Letter: Pierce has the skills to serve in the state Senate
Deciding who to support for public office can be daunting. There are candidates who are sincere and are willing to put their energy into a campaign to win, but that is not enough. Not all candidates are equal. I value competence and an ability to be attentive to constituents and the needs of their districts. […]
Letter: Discard outdated COVID rules, pandemic is over
I was infuriated to learn that Maine State Music Theatre was forced to cancel an entire production due to the Actors’ Equity union’s monitoring of positive COVID tests. Even though the affected actors were obviously not on the stage spewing germs into the audience and experienced very mild or no symptoms, the show still had […]
Letter: Republicans, fossil fuel industry are fueling America’s problems
Thanks to Sen. Angus King for calling out the gas lobbyist who testified before the Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee recently, saying fossil fuel companies are “profiteering amid economic pain felt by many Americans.” Oil and gas producers made close to $100 billion in the first quarter of this year, according to The Guardian. Shell […]
Letter: A different perspective on microagressions
Abdi Nor Iftin’s excellent microaggression column rang a bell in my head (“Through My Lens: Verbal microagressions are common and painful,” July 8). I’m tired of women and non-white people talking about the “white man problem” in this country. Sometimes I’ll be walking down Centre Street or Washington Avenue in Bath and some woman will […]
Letter: Questions reflect curiosity, respect for people
After reading the column about verbal microaggressions, I am stunned (“Through My Lens: Verbal microagressions are common and painful,” July 6). It has gotten to the point that most anything a person says is sure to somehow offend another person. I can’t understand how “Where are you from?” turned into a bad question. I am […]