Letters

Published
April 26, 2015

Letter to the editor: PUC officials must follow the law, not ignore it

Sometimes the law is complex, and high-priced lawyers earn their fees arguing every side of a polygon. Sometimes, though, the answer is simple. If the Legislature has spoken and its intent is clear, that should be the end of the discussion. Here’s an example: Section 93 of Title 1 of Maine statutes says, “Any change […]
Published
April 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: Urge Sen. King to use his clout against nuclear proliferation

Have you seen the film “Barefoot Gen”? You can watch it on YouTube. But be prepared! It is a true story written by Nakazawa Keiji, a hibakusha (survivor of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945). On that day, he witnessed the gruesome deaths of his father and siblings, and indeed the […]
Published
April 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: Why not make Maine first state to crown an emperor?

Everybody knows who Napoleon I was – he conquered Europe and was doing well until he invaded Russia. After that it was downhill for him, culminating in the Battle of Waterloo, and he ended up in exile on a lonely island in the South Atlantic. His son, titled by the Bonapartists “Napoleon II,” had lots […]
Published
April 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: We should do what it takes to kill ticks fast and forever

I would like to know who can make the call to kill every tick in the U.S. These are good for nothing except to create serious problems for those who are bitten by them. We never had this problem in the outdoors when I was a kid. I realize wildlife will suffer if all ticks […]
Published
April 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: Celebrate Maine as State of the Arts

The Maine Crafts Association and the Maine Arts Commission launched an effort, almost two years ago, to offer a new specialty license plate featuring the artwork “LOVE” of longtime Vinalhaven resident and internationally recognized artist Robert Indiana. The deadline to complete the effort is coming up June 1, and as of yet only 500 of […]

Published
April 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: Planned Parenthood’s 50th stirs reflection and pride

As Planned Parenthood of Northern New England celebrates its 50th anniversary April 29, I reflect on what this remarkable organization has accomplished in my adult life. • In 1965, I was out of high school and entering college. • In 1970, I helped organize an escort service in St. Louis, Missouri, to help get women past protesters […]
Published
April 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Republicans forget lessons  of Middle East diplomacy

The attempt to scuttle the historic nuclear agreement between the United States and its international partners and Iran shows that Republicans once again are putting politics before the best interests of the United States and the world. First, a short history lesson. In 1953, the administration of Republican President Dwight Eisenhower used the CIA to […]
Published
April 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Strong food safety program  deserves strong support

I have specialized in food safety for over 30 years and thought your investigative report on Portland restaurant inspections shed needed light on the topic (“Restaurant inspections improve, but frustrations simmer,” March 29). Presenting both points of view (the inspectors and the inspected) is typically a virtue, but I was disappointed that those representing the […]
Published
April 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Time Warner tactic is last straw

I read recently that Time Warner edged out Comcast as the “most hated company in America,” according to the University of Michigan’s annual Consumer Satisfaction Index. Almost as soon as I read that, Time Warner gave me such good reason to hate the company that I instantly canceled nearly 13 years of cable TV and […]
Published
April 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Vital Arctic refuge habitat needs continued protection

These past two winters, there has been a rare influx of snowy owls in New England. Given the unprecedented migration, many people like myself have been lucky enough to have sighted one of these beautiful birds in the wild for the very first time. On March 29 during our regular walk on Ogunquit Beach, my […]

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