I am 72 years old and worked in Kennebunkport during high school summer vacations while living in Massachusetts. I went to college and married and rented in Kennebunkport and Wells with four children from 1969 to 1980. I then bought in Wells. All four children worked summertime in Wells and Ogunquit. My oldest daughter’s first […]
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Letter to the editor: Virus cannot erode republic’s foundations
During this time of trouble, we must stand together – a safe distance apart. I’ve passed many nights on the ocean far from city lights, and what’s said is true: It is darkest before the dawn. This virus may cause the economy to stall and a presidency to fall, but it cannot shake the foundation […]
Letter to the editor: Protecting public health protects and improves our community
Seldom in recent history has public health been so top-of-mind for each of us, no matter where we live or what we do for work. During this challenging time of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing the virus’ spread means we are all making sacrifices to protect public health. Thank you – your actions matter. For 25 […]
Letter to the editor: Old Orchard made tough call, but right one, with emergency rules
The limits are needed to fight the virus and keep everyone safe, say the owners of a business affected by the decision.
Letter to the editor: Closing state border is the only way to keep Maine safe
I would like to commend Gov. Mills for taking COVID-19 seriously and implementing policies that attempt to keep Maine residents safe. We all know Maine has an older population with many who fall in the at-risk category for this illness. It is important to act fast to stop the community spread of the virus so […]
Letter to the editor: Gov. Mills must close BIW or risk widespread harm
Bath Iron Works must be closed immediately, before BIW becomes a COVID-19 hot spot that endangers the health, well-being and indeed the lives of all Mainers. State Rep. Seth Berry has documented that Gov. Mills has the authority to close BIW, and Gov. Mills must use that authority now, before things get out of control […]
Letter to the editor: Navy captain stood up for his sailors’ safety
Now more than ever we need heroes. Navy Capt. Brett Crozier spoke up, stood up and did the right thing. He is a hero. Crozier was relieved of command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt on April 2 after sounding the alarm that more than 150 of the crew’s 4,800 sailors were infected with COVID-19. “We […]
Letter to the editor: Pandemic shows need for regional response to homelessness
It’s unclear what it will take for Portland-area cities and towns to work together on ‘a long-term solution that protects everyone.’
Letter to the editor: Other patients’ needs getting overlooked during COVID crisis
Congress should add funding to improve bandwidth so all doctors can have telemedicine appointments by the end of this month.
Letter to the editor: Spend campaign funds on virus response instead
I wish that the money that both Sara Gideon’s and Susan Collins’ campaigns are spending at this time of extreme hardship for the state of Maine would be spent for food pantries or for medical supplies for the impacted entities, instead of the endless television ads we are forced to watch by the local networks. […]