Letters

Published
July 26, 2015

Letter to the editor: Dining reviews overlook vegetarians

I’m a vegetable farmer, an avid cook and a longtime vegan, and I love to eat out when my budget allows. However, I’m frustrated at your mediocre coverage of plant-based menu options in the Portland dining scene. Every Dine Out Maine review I’ve ever read has stated in the sidebar that “some dishes” at any […]
Published
July 26, 2015

Letter to the editor: A ‘band of brothers’ wants to help fight prostate cancer

Sen. Angus King has done a great service to all Mainers with his video describing how early detection of his two cancers, most recently prostate cancer, has helped him seek treatment when it is most effective. Maine unfortunately has an above-average prostate cancer rate, with approximately 1,400 men being diagnosed every year and almost 200 […]
Published
July 26, 2015

Letter to the editor: CMP’s old day-night meter was smart for a homeowner

Re: “Consumers still waiting for smart meters to pay off” (July 19): I am a little confused regarding Central Maine Power’s smart meters. Back in the late 1970s and early ’80s, when my wife and I and our family moved back to Maine, we lived in Lyman. At that time, we were offered a meter […]
Published
July 26, 2015

Letter to the editor: Pope brings needed moral voice on global issues

Pope Francis recently released his encyclical highlighting the moral imperative to address the climate crisis, massive poverty and the links these two crises have to the globalized capitalist economy. There were multiple stories with historic significance in the news, but the possible impact this encyclical could have on our global society cannot be overstated. Worldwide, […]
Published
July 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: MaineToday Magazine cover artist deserves recognition

Thursday mornings over breakfast, my husband and I always check out your special section, MaineToday Magazine. We like to find out what current entertainment we may want to check out. This week, it received special attention. As I looked at the cover, I said to myself: “How fun, how cute, how very clever!” and proceeded […]

Published
July 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: AARP thanks Sen. Collins for supporting caregivers act

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, along with other members of Congress, joined leaders from the employer, health care, venture funding, entrepreneurial and consumer advocacy communities July 8 for a discussion on the challenges facing – and potential solutions for – the 40 million Americans who provide care for their parents, spouses/partners and other loved ones. […]
Published
July 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: Trump proves money talks

How can anyone with a conscience associate with or, even worse, vote for Donald Trump, a three-time draft dodger? Money talks. They are hated by this veteran, who was injured in a B-29 – which, when I last knew, was not an airliner. Carroll W. Hansen Parsonsfield
Published
July 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: Kids’ disruptive dining behavior needs coverage only once

Enough already with the Marcy’s debacle appearing on the front page (“Quiet dining with kids calls for juggling act” and “One business calms, another incites the online lynch mobs,” July 21; “Diner feud still making lots of noise on the Web,” July 23). It’s bad enough that this will continue to draw attention online and […]
Published
July 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: Why is anyone listening to Trump’s narcissistic drivel?

Most discriminating folks read the Press Herald, so I’m sure Donald Trump has never subscribed. Too bad – I’d like him to know how alarming it is to discover he actually attracts a crowd with his narcissistic drivel. How can it be that a man who has driven four businesses into bankruptcy and brags about […]
Published
July 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Congress must embrace profound breakthrough with Iran

The nuclear agreement is a profound diplomatic achievement negotiated between Iran and world powers. This will deter Iran from nuclear weapons, and it sets up a model for change in the Middle East. It comes after 35 years of disconnect between the U.S. and Iran, and hopefully it will lead to more constructive communication. There […]

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