Letters

Published
August 2, 2016

Letter to the editor: State leaders should join Romney, stand up to Trump

As an unaffiliated voter, I declined to support Gov. Mitt Romney in the last presidential election. Then, and undoubtedly still, I simply disagreed with his positions and policies, but at this moment I write in appreciation of him. It appears that Gov. Romney is one of the few members of his political party who possess […]
Published
August 2, 2016

Letter to the editor: Rail service is great, but Downeaster needs fixes

I believe in good-quality, high-speed rail service. But if train service is going to become a serious part of our transportation system in Maine rather than a novelty, the Downeaster needs to improve significantly. On the afternoon of July 22, I took the train from Portland to Woburn, Massachusetts, and back. The train from Portland […]
Published
August 2, 2016

Letter to the editor: Big thanks due to duo who reclaimed Standish cemetery

Thank you to Jeff Dolloff and Mike Sullivan for the impressive reclamation of one of Standish’s oldest cemeteries on Dolloff Road. Residents should take time to travel up Oak Hill Road to Dolloff Road and view the new stone wall with iron gates. The cemetery has years of history. Just wander through the grounds and […]
Published
August 2, 2016

Letter to the editor: State flag in hiding until Maine gets it right

I fly an American flag every day and am proud to do so. As for the state flag, no, thanks – I’m not proud! The things that are happening throughout Maine and the way the media treats Gov. LePage is embarrassing. I don’t care if he is a Republican or a Democrat, he deserves respect […]
Published
August 1, 2016

Letter to the editor: Speaking up against linguistic bias

Helen Sargent’s July 27 letter to the editor regarding improper English use is misguided. It is based in the trite sentiment that the past is superior to the present and presupposes prescriptive grammatical dogma. I do not blame Ms. Sargent herself. There have always been nitpicky grammarians. Around the third century Appendix Probi was written, […]

Published
August 1, 2016

Letter to the editor: Panhandlers cloud visit to downtown Portland

Normally I don’t think twice about submitting letters to the editor, but after a recent visit to my sister, I feel compelled to share a recent experience. We moved to Atlanta from Belgrade Lakes, and I look forward to returning home every summer to experience what makes Maine great. We decided to venture into the […]
Published
August 1, 2016

Letter to the editor: Both parties no longer reflect our values

After observing the display of enthusiastic ignorance and intolerance at the Republican National Convention, and then the hypocrisy of the Democratic National Convention celebrating the supposed victory of the candidate for whom party officials cheated in order to ensure her nomination, I am changing my registration to unenrolled. I encourage all to do the same. […]
Published
August 1, 2016

Letter to the editor: Trump, GOP platform deny threat to planet

The vast majority of us want to see our children and grandchildren grow and prosper in a safe, secure environment. Yet, even now, at this present time, they are under threat of climate change. The overwhelming majority of climate scientists agree with this. Despite the evidence, the Republican platform and the party’s candidate for president, […]
Published
August 1, 2016

Letter to the editor: Airbnb rental in primary residence shouldn’t concern anybody

Airbnb can be a good thing, in Portland and elsewhere. If someone wants to earn a little extra money by renting a room in their home, why stop them? What the city should stop is a landlord or entrepreneur who kicks out tenants or buys a building so they can make more money with Airbnb. […]
Published
July 31, 2016

Letter to the editor: Take it from a gun owner: Get rid of assault weapons

I have owned both a rifle and a shotgun, which I have used on numerous hunting trips during my life. Learning to use them safely and gaining respect for and knowledge of firearms safety have been critical. Over the past several years it has become evident that we need to regulate the use of assault […]

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