Letters

Published
September 8, 2016

Letter to the editor: An inability to decide becomes a decision itself

The Legislature’s failure to respond appropriately and forcefully to Gov. Paul LePage’s demeaning racial outbursts over the past days reminds me of that insightful slogan from years ago: “To not decide is to decide!” Waite Maclin Portland
Published
September 8, 2016

Letter to the editor: Embarrassing governor needs to be dealt with

I am a somewhat expatriated Maineiac who has been a staunch Republican since I was old enough to vote. Because I hold the state of Maine and Mainers in such high regard, it defies my comprehension as to why the Legislature has not initiated impeachment proceedings against Gov. Paul LePage. The governor is an embarrassment […]
Published
September 7, 2016

Letter to the editor: Hispanic tourist wonders  if she – and her money – will be welcome in Maine

I’m holding an Amtrak ticket from Boston to Portland in mid-September for a pleasure trip I plan to take simply to enjoy fall in New England. However, I am Hispanic and need reassurance that I – and my money – will feel welcome in your state. Carol Mateson Pascal Cheyenne, Wyo.
Published
September 7, 2016

Letter to the editor: Racism charge polarizes, just like it was meant to do

The LePage nitpickers have turned into raging bloodhounds. There is nothing juicier than a charge of racism. It polarizes. And in the world of political propaganda, that’s exactly what the concept is meant to do. The slur imprints on emotional judgment, thereby eliminating any chance for mature rationalizing. Gov. LePage, at this stage of his […]
Published
September 7, 2016

Letter to the editor: Image of Maine as racist state led by unstable governor hurts business

For the past six years, in my capacity as executive director of the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce & Industry, I’ve participated in one of the greatest regional economic resurgences in generations. Biddeford and Saco have been brought to life by wise local investment from hardworking individuals who saw the area for what it could become, […]

Published
September 7, 2016

Letter to the editor: Where’s the outrage over Humira, Enbrel price rises?

“Epipen Outrage”: That was the heading to a graphic displayed during the Aug. 29 “NBC Nightly News” broadcast about the rapid increase in the price of two EpiPens, from $100 to $600 in a decade. Given the drug’s one-year shelf life, it means the cost to use two pens, or have two on hand, is […]
Published
September 7, 2016

Letter to the editor: Electronic transactions offer benefits to businesses, consumers

Steve Lovejoy urges Maine consumers to use cash at local businesses (“Maine Voices: Give local businesses a little boost by remembering to pay with cash,” Aug. 13), arguing that cash is less expensive and more convenient. But he ignores the high costs of cash, as well as the benefits of electronic payments, to merchants and […]
Published
September 6, 2016

Letter to the editor: Maine Girls’ Academy fails name test

The young women with whom I attended Catherine McAuley High School were empowered. They were bold and enthusiastic and motivated. They were young women – not girls. When I learned that my alma mater would be renamed and relaunched with a focus on math, technology and science, I thought, “brilliant.” How about “Rachel Carson High […]
Published
September 6, 2016

Letter to the editor: Poliquin benefits from undeserved tax break

On Aug. 6, you published an Associated Press article that pointed out that U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin has been late paying his property taxes “dozens of times.” But this article failed to say that he also abused Maine’s Tree Growth Law to substantially reduce his property tax obligation on his oceanfront residence in Georgetown and […]
Published
September 6, 2016

Letter to the editor: Workers available to those who know where to look

I hear the same comments, daily, especially from many local food-related businesses: “We need help! Workers are hard to find these days. There’s a shortage of hires.” My experience over the years has been to tap these areas of available workers: students, retirees and new arrivals/Americans. Students are quick to learn and earn. Contact your […]

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