Letters

Published
July 22, 2015

Letter to the editor: Rep. Vachon’s vote against override shows far-right alignment

After what was a particularly undistinguished first year as state “representative,” last week Karen Vachon cast what will likely be the defining vote of her brief political career. Maine voters have overwhelmingly voted for bonds to fund the highly successful Land for Maine’s Future program. Twice our governor has held those bonds hostage for his […]
Published
July 22, 2015

Letter to the editor: Parents should act when kids misbehave in restaurants

Kudos to Marcy’s Diner for bouncing a spoiled child and her unruly parents (“Owner of Portland diner defends yelling at screaming child,” July 19). When my children were that age and we went out for a meal, if they misbehaved or acted out, we would give them one warning. If they continued, my wife or […]
Published
July 22, 2015

Letter to the editor: Eloquent self-regard of man on median spoke volumes

About five days ago, I passed the intersection of Riverside Street and Brighton Avenue. A man was standing in the median strip displaying a sign. Not an unusual sight, right? But it was unusual! This guy – let’s call him “Jim” – was clean shaven, his hair was trimmed, his clothes were neat and clean. […]
Published
July 22, 2015

Letter to the editor: Bring back majesty of tall ships in full sail

I was one of the thousands who traveled to Portland to see the parade of tall ships come into Portland Harbor on July 18. I had really enjoyed seeing them in 2000 and looked forward to this year’s event. Saturday was overcast but OK, and from our viewing area at Fort Allen Park, we could […]
Published
July 21, 2015

Letter to the editor: Collins, King need to push for keeping our waters clean

Janice Doctor’s brief, powerful and frightening commentary (“Letter to the editor: A backyard once full of birds is strangely silent this year”, July 10) brought to mind the 1960s hit “Sounds of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel. That “silent” sound is becoming very loud again. In his July 11 letter to the editor, Art Sears […]

Published
July 21, 2015

Letter to the editor: Guest editorial on Trump, pope serves as unintended satire

Re: “Another View: In pope versus Trump race, billionaire wins easily” (July 18): Ruth L. West’s explanation of why Donald Trump is a much better person than Pope Francis was the most brilliant piece of political satire I’ve read since Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal,” which suggested that the Irish solve their economic woes during […]
Published
July 21, 2015

Letter to the editor: Pro-gay marriage priest spouts confusing message

Randall Balmer’s July 9 column, “Commentary: Evangelicals came to accept divorce; they can do the same on gay marriage,” is breathtakingly, but unsurprisingly, confusing. As a priest, he embraces the widespread theological confusion within the Episcopal Church. As a member of the Episcopal clergy, I’m painfully aware of it. Evangelicals have come to “accept” divorce. […]
Published
July 21, 2015

Letter to the editor: Jury acted too swiftly in convicting Colorado theater shooting defendant

Words matter, and your headline on Page A3 on July 17 regarding the verdict in the Colorado theater case was spot on: “Jury swiftly convicts Colorado theater shooter.” I refer to the word “swiftly.” Juries are tasked with deliberating, something this Colorado jury could not have done in just 12 hours. Perhaps James Holmes had […]
Published
July 20, 2015

Letter to the editor: Urge Collins and King to work toward carbon-fee bill

I live in the Boston area, and my grandson lives in Bangor. So I loved Gerald Mylroie’s suggestions for improved public transit systems that will help me travel from Boston to Bangor to see him (“Maine Voices: Expand rail, other public transport to fight climate change, grow economy,” June 26). Mylroie’s proposal will also help […]
Published
July 20, 2015

Letter to the editor: Let Maine take the lead  to get money out of politics

I’ve recently been at the Portland Farmers’ Market, talking with voters about a referendum that will be on the ballot this November. Everyone I have talked to, no matter their political beliefs, can agree that politicians should be accountable to their voters, not wealthy donors and special interest groups. In the last few years, Maine’s […]

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