Dear Editor,
I would like to say kudos to
the organizers, staff and sponsors of this year’s Windham Summerfest held last
Saturday at the Windham High School. It is a pleasure to see the fruits of many
labors come to fruition and the growing number of participants who come to take
advantage of this iconic festival. Many new additions were evident and obvious
making this yet another growing success. The weather wasn’t half bad either.
Again, hats off to all who made this possible.
Stephen Signor
Windham
Dear Editor,
On behalf of our 230,000 members statewide, AARP Maine
applauds our state legislators and Governor Mills for passing a strong package
of bills to make prescription drugs more affordable and more accessible in
Maine. Thousands of Mainers take prescription medications. For
many, there is no alternative to alleviate crippling pain or manage chronic
illnesses. For others, prescription drugs literally keep them
alive. This legislative package could not come soon enough.
As a proudly non-partisan organization, AARP Maine thanks
our state legislature for working together for the people of Maine and taking a
stand against Rx greed. Senate President Troy Jackson, Senator Eloise Vitelli,
Senator Heather Sanborn and Senator Bob Foley deserve special thanks for their
leadership on this important issue. Our elected leaders clearly recognized that
prescription drug price gouging is not a Democratic or a Republican issue. They
decided to put people before profits.
Many Mainers were instrumental in bringing this important
legislation to the attention of their elected leaders. Advocates from across
the state testified in Augusta and followed up with their legislators back
home. Heartbreaking stories of Mainers struggling to make ends meet due to the
cost of their medications became the heart of the campaign. AARP Maine thanks
each one of you for your courage and conviction. You made it possible for this
critical legislation to become a reality.
Maine is once again leading the way, but we need Congress to
follow that lead. Members of Congress must come together to pass
bipartisan legislation to lower Rx prices across the country. The
pharmaceutical industry has made it clear that they intend to fight hard, but
we must fight harder. While we celebrate our win in Maine, we must keep
the momentum going in Washington. Now it’s time to urge Maine’s Congressional
delegation to Stop Rx Greed.
Patricia Pinto
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