Re: “Our View: Twomey’s toss an outrageous way to show disapproval” (April 5): Your call for an apology from the Hon. Joanne Twomey makes a major point, but in itself might deserve an apology regarding your description of her as an “alleged adult.” I respect the Portland Press Herald and the editorial staff, and agree […]

The recent Maine Sunday Telegram article about a retired engineer’s solar-powered home (“Maine’s energy forecast: Partly sunny, clouded by questions,” April 5) left some big questions unanswered. The article says the solar panel installation cost $34,000 “after government rebates.” Well, how much are those rebates? Shouldn’t we taxpayers know how much we’ve invested in this […]

Re: “The end of legally sanctioned homophobia may finally be in sight” (April 5): Columnist Barney Frank’s rhetoric is offensive. He describes those who affirm natural marriage between a male and a female, as well as those who would protect a person’s religious liberty, as “anti-gay” (two times), “anti-LGBT,” “biased” and “bigots.” He also uses […]

Re: “Thank you, you lifted me. And doc says, ‘Liftoff!’ “ (April 5): Welcome back, Bill Nemitz! Talk about 40 days in the desert! Surely that is what it felt like for me every day in your absence. Your column is my favorite “read” in the whole paper. Every day, thoughts of you and your […]

Your March 29 article “Meats are impounded as Portland area chefs innovate with high-risk processes” points out many of the challenges associated with restaurant-based curing and value-added processing. Responsibility for food safety can be likened to a three-legged stool. The first leg is the government, which is responsible for protecting public health by putting forth […]