To the Editor; The list of problems to solve in health care may seem endless — health care workforce shortages, provider burnout, affordability concerns, an aging population and the steady rise in chronic conditions.

To the Editor; The Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025 (the so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed in July) called for some changes in health care educational student loan programs that will adversely affect the number of health care professionals in certain fields.

To the Editor; Talking about conservation during times of economic stress is difficult, but how to bring more folks to support the future of Maine’s woods, waters, and wildlife assets? Maybe there’s a better way to understand their value.

To the Editor; In response to a letter by Richard de Grasse, concerning failure to obey orders leading to mutiny: As a Vietnam era vet, post-My Lai Massacre, I received much training on what “illegal orders” consist of.

To the Editor; As we honored our veterans this November, it’s important to recognize that their service doesn’t end when they return home.

To the Editor;Community response to the county budget advisory committee’s recommendation to cut all programmatic grants (except for hospice) and to the commissioner’s subsequent proposed changes to the recommended budget announced at the start of the meeting on Tuesday, Nov.

To the Editor; Maine’s hospitals, community health centers, and rural clinics depend on the 340B Drug Pricing Program to help deliver care to patients who might otherwise go without.

To the Editor; November is Maine Family Caregivers Month — a time to recognize the thousands of Mainers who provide unpaid care to loved ones.

To the Editor; I have followed the campaign of Graham Platner with great interest.

To the Editor; I’ve been watching the back-and-forth for what seems like months between Northern Light Health and Anthem.

To the Editor; Question 1 will make it harder for Mainers to vote, plain and simple.

To the Editor; Here is Question 1 on the ballot next week: “Do you want to change Maine election laws to eliminate two days of absentee voting, prohibit requests for absentee ballots by phone or family members, end ongoing absentee voter status for seniors and people with disabilities, ban prepaid postage on absentee ballot return envelopes, limit the number of drop boxes, require voters to show certain photo ID before voting, and make other changes to our elections?” Do you want to limit absentee voting? The framers of this referendum say it is all about reducing voter fraud, but Maine has never had significant voter fraud so what is it really about? Well, by limiting absentee voting and making those other changes, it will be harder for those of us who have limited mobility (with wheelchairs, walkers, etc)or resources (driver license or car, etc.

To the Editor; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov.

To the Editor; I believe Question 1 is a bad proposal for Maine.

To the Editor; Gov.

To the Editor; I’m writing to encourage support for voter ID.

To the Editor; My dad is 90 years old.

To the Editor; If Question 1 passes, a currently registered voter without a qualifying ID would need to go in person to a Bureau of Motor Vehicles office to get their “free” ID.