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Published
May 26, 2011

Letters to the editor, May 26, 2011:High prices hammer on Mainers

Reading the headlines and editorials in The Portland Press Herald brings to mind issues which have remained unresolved for decades. The one which I wish to contend with presently is fuel prices. I’ve listen to all the excuses that I could possible stand for the gouging which is presently being done to the American people. […]
Published
May 26, 2011

More letters to the editor, May 26, 2011: Health insurance changes debated

L.D. 1333 is a disaster. The new health insurance law will cause premiums to go up, divide public and private workers and allow health insurance companies to bypass Maine law. Section B-6 of the law exempts state employees from the $4 monthly tax. The Legislature and its members have passed a law exempting it from […]
Published
May 25, 2011

Letters to the Editor, May 25, 2011Mitchell a great man with a hard job

I have no doubt that George Mitchell is a great man; a brilliant diplomat, a stalwart patriot and a phenomenal role model for young Mainers. The Press Herald’s response to his resignation, though well-intended, detracts from his achievements. That George Mitchell is an intelligent man prompts me to believe his resignation is a wake-up call: […]
Published
May 24, 2011

Letters to the editor, May 24, 2011Different views on new voting method

Thank you for your article on the ranked-choice voting system that will be used for Portland’s first mayoral election (“Ranked-choice balloting wild card in mayor’s race,” May 19). RCV does present an opportunity to improve how our political campaigns and elections are conducted. Voter education on RCV is important so that voters can best use […]
Published
May 23, 2011

Letters to the editor, May 23, 2011Fix Medicare: Apply it to Congress

Dr. Donald Palissamo, the former president of the American Medical Association, suggested that the way to resolve the debates over Medicare would be to require that all members of Congress and their families depend upon Medicare themselves. Congress has exempted itself in order to enjoy a Rolls-Royce medical plan paid for by the rest of […]

Published
May 22, 2011

Letters to the editor, May 22, 2011Local Muslims thank supporters

The Muslim Community of Portland would like to express gratitude to those who stood up against the hate crime that occurred at the Maine Muslim Community Center on May 2. It’s extremely reassuring that the state of Maine is united against this hateful act. We appreciate the quick response and support of the city of […]
Published
May 21, 2011

Letters to the editor, May 21, 2011GOP race shows politics at its worst

Politics has become increasingly nasty over the years. Despite national trends, I’ve always believed that mudslinging has no place in Maine. But recently, Maine Republican Senate candidate Scott D’Amboise failed to set himself to a higher standard. D’Amboise launched an ugly attack on Maine’s senior senator. If D’Amboise believes his actions are going to win […]
Published
May 21, 2011

More letters to the editor, May 21, 2011Prom party surprised by generosity

It was the night of my senior prom at Greely High School in Cumberland. Seventeen of us went to a great restaurant in the Old Port for dinner. Because it was prom, no one was worried about the cost of the meal. After our appetizers, some of us ordered seafood and some ordered steak. When […]
Published
May 20, 2011

Letters to the editor, May 20, 2011Don’t cut MPBN funds from budget

Gov. LePage and his Republican legislative supporters (I don’t believe that includes all Republicans) are trying to cripple and silence a pre-eminent voice of reasoned and impartial broadcast journalism for the people of Maine. They propose to eliminate state funding for the Maine Public Broadcasting Network. MPBN radio and television are a vital and irreplaceable […]
Published
May 19, 2011

Letters to the Editor, May 19, 2011

Fake SEALs sign of social illness

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