Letters

Published
July 1, 2016

Letter to the editor: Maine’s annual influx of tourists brings excitement, worry

Maine has so much to offer visitors to our state, and these travelers are most welcome. But no one appreciates a lousy houseguest. The vast majority of those who come here are respectful and decent folk. Yet there are also those who treat their vacation/visit as an opportunity to be stupid or inconsiderate regarding the […]
Published
July 1, 2016

Letter to the editor: Preschool teachers play key role, deserve good pay

Your editorial of June 16 is so important. Young children of preschool age require the finest trained teachers, as well as support from nurses, psychologists and social workers as needed. These are the years that make all the difference in a child’s future learning. Your editorial states this perfectly, and these teachers should be paid […]
Published
June 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: View Muhammad Ali’s draft situation in context of his times

In response to letter writer Raymond Cady of South Portland, regarding the “blemished” reputation of boxer Muhammad Ali (June 17), I disagree. First, the concept of conscientious objection has been settled by the Supreme Court on numerous occasions and does not limit the qualification to religious beliefs only. In Muhammad Ali’s case, he did qualify […]
Published
June 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Oh say, let us see flag flying proudly over Fort Gorges

Some patriotic people in this area have revitalized the group Friends of Fort Gorges. I and many others are very grateful to these people for leading the restoration effort. As this much-needed initiative advances, I, once again, ask people to visualize a garrison flag that is about 38 feet by 24 feet, flying free from […]
Published
June 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Public can use land now,  so say ‘no’ to national park

The question of a national monument or national park in Maine’s Katahdin region should warrant a slam-dunk answer: “No!” Why so simple an answer? Because Maine is the state in the United States that has the highest percentage of private land. Not only that, but most of it is open to the public for recreational […]

Published
June 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Falmouth, take heed: Herbicides are dangerous

I suggest caution in the use of herbicides in public locations – even in the “targeted herbicide program” that Falmouth is pursuing (as reported by the Portland Press Herald on June 28). The use of chemicals is dangerous for all life forms. This includes humans, of course, but also our pets and the aquatic species […]
Published
June 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Ten trumped-up excuses to miss candidate’s Bangor rally

Top 10 reasons most Maine Republican leaders did not attend Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Bangor on Wednesday: 1. Had a previous family commitment. 2. Was desperately looking for a previous family commitment. 3. Had already agreed to go clamming with George Will. 4. Event conflicted with “Make Augusta Great Again” rally. 5. Gov. LePage’s […]
Published
June 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Herbicide use in Falmouth will endanger honeybees

Re: “Falmouth leads the charge against invasive plants on public, private land” (June 28): Brilliant move, Falmouth! You’ve decided to use glyphosate (Roundup) to reduce the spread of invasive species around your town. Glyphosate has been linked in numerous scientific studies to colony collapse disorder, which has led to the dangerous decline in our honeybee […]
Published
June 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Poliquin needs to support HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act

This month, which is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with Samantha Warren of Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s office. I thanked her for his participation in the 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Bangor and invited both of them to this year’s Oct. 15 walk. But I was curious, and still […]
Published
June 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Maine Warden Service far more credible than poaching sting ‘victims’

I don’t know if it’s because the Portland Press Herald got information that suggested that Maine’s game wardens vote mostly Republican, but the Press Herald’s zeal to go after these people suggests something more is at play here than just journalism. The “investigative report” in the Press Herald on May 29 was laughable. Now the […]

Sign In:

Letters