Letters

Published
May 14, 2018

Letter to the editor: Eves has knowledge, experience we need in governor

There are some good people running on the Democratic ticket for governor in the June 12 primary, but only Mark Eves has knowledge that we need in our next governor. His eight years in the Maine House of Representatives, including four as speaker, give him the experience no other Democratic candidate has: working with Republican […]
Published
May 14, 2018

Letter to the editor: Mills’ vision, values make her best choice for Blaine House

Every four years, we the people, as Maine’s board of directors, have the responsibility to hire or rehire our CEO – our governor. And, like all boards of directors, we must decide what is important to us and who we believe can provide the necessary leadership to execute that. Janet Mills is my far and […]
Published
May 13, 2018

Letter to the editor: Article about Bayside dehumanized ‘throngs’

The newspaper fails to recognize the tremendous work being done for the homeless.
Published
May 13, 2018

Letter to the editor: Article on Bayside lacked empathy

Your article titled “Bayside at rock bottom: Portland neighborhood is under siege” (May 6) is one of the most offensive and ineffective calls to action that I’ve encountered. Staff Writer Randy Billings, the article’s author, spends much of his time languishing in testimony, blame and hearsay. Most troubling is the attack not only on the […]
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May 13, 2018

Letter to the editor: Investing in basic supports can break cycle of poverty

I read “Bayside at rock bottom: A neighborhood under siege” (May 6) with sadness, having worked for years with nonprofits in New York City’s toughest neighborhoods prior to moving to Maine. What’s described in Bayside conjures memories of where things could be headed for our beautiful city if we don’t soon take strong action. The […]

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May 13, 2018

Letter to the editor: Mother’s Day without Mom brings emptiness, sadness

To all those missing your moms on this Mother’s Day: I think we can all agree that this is a feeling nobody could understand unless they went through it firsthand. It’s a feeling I could never try to explain to someone who still has his or her mother. It’s a feeling I can’t put into […]
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May 13, 2018

Letter to the editor: Coupons make lack of news in Telegram bearable

I am a 30-year Maine Sunday Telegram subscriber, and every week when I read your newspaper, I tell my wife, “There is really little news in this paper. I think I’ll cancel it.” My wife points out “but what about all the coupons?” So, for several years now, I have succumbed to my wife’s “coupon […]
Published
May 13, 2018

Letter to the editor: Problems in Bayside grow out of disdain for those in need

Reading “Bayside at rock bottom: Portland neighborhood is under siege” (May 6) raised many emotions for me, but the predominant ones were anger and frustration. Our country has a habit of pushing those we consider undesirable (the poor, the addicted, the mentally ill, the homeless, immigrants, people of color – it’s a long list) into […]
Published
May 13, 2018

Letter to the editor: Source section enhances quest for sustainability

The Source section in the Maine Sunday Telegram is such a gem. It is a vital contribution to the agricultural and rich nature of this remarkable state. I find the articles to be insightful, informative and inspiring as we work to understand how to care for and use our land appropriately. The recent feature on […]
Published
May 13, 2018

Letter to the editor: After doing so much for so many, Preble Street unfairly scapegoated

I have worked with organizations that help people experiencing homelessness in Texas, Philadelphia, New York City and, for seven years, in Portland at Preble Street. I can report that this gem of an agency deserves better than to be deemed the cause of all of Bayside’s woes, as last Sunday’s article implies. It is like […]

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