In spite of the importance of the EPA that ensures our clean water, clean air and protects the public’s health, the current Administration is putting its survival at risk by a continued deliberate decrease of its workforce. Not publicized but behind the scenes, the Administration is making it more difficult for many Federal workers at […]
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Letter to the Editor: Sen. Collins’ stand on children at the border disappoints
Margaret Chase Smith, said “Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.” But how to evaluate a senator? Senatorial tasks include legislation, as well as oversight over government agencies, review and approval of federal judges and other appointees. […]
Letter to the Editor: Coverage of racist incident disappoints
I am writing to express my extreme disappointment at the way the Portland Press Herald described allegations of racist harassment by Florida tourist Randall Hunt against Shay Stewart-Bouley. In particular, I take issue with three aspects of the coverage. First, by making reference to the topic of Ms. Stewart-Bouley’s conversation, the paper wrongly insinuates that […]
Letter to the Editor: No room for compassion with Republican right wing
The Trump administration is housing migrants on our southern border in conditions that fall far short of even prison conditions.
Letter to the Editor: Journalists, please examine your bias
Hello, I am writing in response to the article about Randall Hunt (FL) and his racist behaviour towards Shay Stewart-Bouley. It is incredibly hostile journalism to include a photo of the victim and her disclose her location! The white perpetrator is treated with more respect in this article. This article is an example of white […]
Letter to the Editor: America is not the democracy we want
America is no democracy. Maybe it never has been since the Electoral College has always meant that all votes are not created equal. Individual voters in North Dakota have much more say in the election of presidents than voters in California as each person controls more Electoral College votes. That said, most Americans like to […]
Letter to the Editor: Bees are not pests, but pesticides kill them
Various alternatives to toxic pesticides are available, and farmers should use them.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Greatest Mountain’ doesn’t need to be called ‘Mount’
I would like to commend and second Christopher P. O’Neil’s July 1 letter, “Good editorial – but it’s just ‘Katahdin.’ ” I initially cringed at the incongruity in the title of your June 26 editorial, “Our View: Give Mount Katahdin the respect it requires.” After reading Mr. O’Neil’s letter, I grabbed my tattered copy of […]
Letter to the Editor: Child care not fully appreciated
Concerning your article on Little Hands Daycare, and the $13,000 invoice they received for a traffic signal, are we going to have to wait until there is a serious accident or fatality before we wake up and see that the safety of our children is a priority for all Maine citizens? Sadly, if it were […]
Letter to the editor: America has rebuilt before. Can we again?
George Will’s July 4 column on the connection between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution reminded me of an explanatory phrase for these two foundational documents that I came across some time ago: The Declaration is the “why” and the Constitution is the “how.” The Declaration explained why the colonies were seceding from the […]