As reported (“Maine lawmakers weigh property tax relief, even as Mills signals she won’t support most efforts,” March 19), Maine lawmakers are attempting to lower property taxes, particularly for older and less well-off citizens. According to the article, “But they’re finding that any solution — whether it’s once again freezing property taxes for older adults, […]
Letters to the Editor
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Letter: Augusta shows us that open discussion is a myth
When did free speech become a privilege, not a right? When did questioning power become the most dangerous activity in our State House? Rep. Laurel Libby was censured not for corruption, not for dishonesty, but for speaking up for Maine’s women and girls. Her crime? Publishing something the leaders in Augusta didn’t like. So, they […]
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Letter: Collins needs to walk the walk on women’s issues
While Sen. Susan Collins honors America’s Girl Scouts in a bipartisan resolution she’s been misstepping when it comes to their futures. It is a wonderful gesture to honor programs that seek to empower girls. However, Sen. Collins’ record doesn’t consistently lay out a path toward a better future for women. Sen. Collins has voted to […]
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Letter: Flag football? Green flag!
This letter is about an incredible and growing sport that both boys and girls can enjoy. That sport is flag football. I am the father of twin daughters who just turned 18. They have played flag football in the Maine Girls Flag Football league for the past five years. I have heard this story from […]
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Letter: Maine cannot do without its libraries
The cultural and information centers of Maine’s communities stand to be hit hard by proposed federal funding cuts.
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Letter: Party doesn’t matter in the face of autocratic destruction
It no longer matters if we voted for Trump or Harris back in November, which flags flew from our porches, or what bumper stickers our cars still brandish. All of us across the political spectrum should expect a government that serves every American — respectfully, equally, effectively. Instead we are witnessing the undermining of this […]
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Letter: Info on Inflation Reduction Act was incomplete
In a March 17 Press Herald column, Harris Van Pate asserts that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has made it more difficult for seniors to afford the drugs they need, partly due to increasing premiums for the Medicare Part D drug benefit. My experience is different. I’m covered by original Medicare, and I evaluated the […]
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Letter: Maine’s alternative housing regulations need urgent review
My tiny home on wheels has turned into a giant headache.
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Letter: I’m retired and I’m all for time-of-use electricity
The recent op-ed by the president of Maine’s chapter of AARP, in opposition to time of use [TOU] electrical pricing, was puzzling. My understanding of TOU pricing is that it makes electricity more expensive during the day, less expensive at night. The cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) should average out to the same over a 24-hour […]
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Letter: Proud to support the ACLU
Like most of us, I try to be thoughtful about which organizations or causes I support with contributions. Top of my list is always the Good Shepherd Food Bank, particularly after President Trump’s senseless cuts from the USDA-funded food purchasing programs. This not only hurts families in need but also our American farmers. I’m also […]