Letters

Published
December 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Shrines are not the answer for stemming gun violence

As we have just passed the third anniversary of the Newtown domestic terrorism massacre, it is important to note that more than 500 children have been killed by gun violence since then. Now we read that guns are causing as many deaths as cars – and that in 21 states, more people are killed by […]
Published
December 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: A veteran proudly praises the care delivered at Togus

I wish to thank all of those who serve veterans in our great state of Maine. As a disabled veteran, I am especially pleased by the excellent staff of the Togus Veterans Affairs hospital and outpatient clinics in Portland and Saco. I am sure other clinics across the state are doing the same. I have […]
Published
December 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: What was Bangor High thinking?

The Dec. 21 story about the Bangor High School teacher ordered to take down a Hello Kitty Christmas tree included these words: ” … the school superintendent issued a statement saying culture, tradition and holidays must have an educational component and must be tied to the curriculum.” I immediately had a knot in my stomach […]
Published
December 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Loss of St. Patrick’s church should be a wake-up call

My heart skipped a few beats yesterday as I drove by the former location of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church on Congress Street. After seeing the church and rectory gone, I thought immediately that it used to be sacred ground and how the power of greed and money has taken over. Time to wake up, […]
Published
December 23, 2015

Letter to the editor: Minority of Muslims forces U.S. to take precautions

Many politicians and the media approve of Muslims entering the United States. Many citizens point to the fact that their Muslim friends and neighbors are peaceful. It is true that over 95 percent of Muslims are peaceful. However, we need to address the other 5 percent. Is Islam a peaceful religion? Just as one drop […]

Published
December 23, 2015

Letter to the editor: Curb extensions make streets pleasant, safe for Portland pedestrians

The curb extension installed at Spring and High streets is apparently causing confusion, and has left some fed up with the city’s efforts to calm traffic. We urge Portland residents to keep an open mind. Traffic-calming and “complete streets” projects are not simply aesthetic endeavors. The Federal Highway Administration and other leading agencies and institutions […]
Published
December 23, 2015

Letter to the editor: Trump’s racist comments against Muslims absurd

Thank you to Rabbi Carolyn Braun (“Another View: It’s time to join together – and speak out against discrimination,” Dec. 13) for reminding us that the racism of Donald Trump is a prelude to fascism. No thank you to John E. diPretoro (“Letter to the editor: It’s time to move Nemitz’s insults to the Opinion […]
Published
December 23, 2015

Letter to the editor: Welfare recipients don’t deserve lottery winnings

As you report (“Lawmakers call for legislation to prevent spending of welfare dollars on lottery tickets,” Dec. 16), there is a move to prevent those on public assistance from purchasing lottery tickets. Apparently, since 2010, welfare recipients in Maine have won $22.4 million by playing the lottery. However, there is another side to the issue. […]
Published
December 22, 2015

Letter to the editor: Is Maine broke, or are lawmakers lying about funds for social service programs?

Maybe I just don’t understand government and budgets, but I thought the state was broke. Wouldn’t that explain why so many programs already in place have no funding? Wouldn’t that explain why we have crumbling roads and bridges? Perhaps it explains why many seniors are begging for help with housing costs. Or maybe that would […]
Published
December 22, 2015

Letter to the editor: LePage touts resurgence of Maine’s scallop industry

On Dec. 1, the first day of the 2015-2016 Maine scallop season, hundreds of harvesters began steaming for scallop-rich state waters. And every fishing day during the season, they will return to shore with a small bounty of the seasonal delicacies, prized for their unique freshness and clean, sweet flavor. Maine scallops, harvested only between […]

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