Letters

Published
September 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: Sen. King lauded for support of funding nuclear security

Sen. Angus King recently joined 25 other U.S. senators in signing a letter to Shaun Donovan, director of the federal Office of Management and Budget. The letter was a request that the Obama administration “seek increased funding for vital nuclear material security and nonproliferation programs.” In the last several years, the president has proposed reductions […]
Published
September 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: Why are men held to stricter standard than women for ‘business casual’ attire?

This letter focuses on men who struggle with the narrow written or implied definition of “business casual” in their workplaces or organizations. Comparatively, the variety of contemporary business attire that have become acceptable for women over the past 30 years greatly surpassed that of men and includes long skirts, short shirts, tank tops, blouses, pantsuits, […]
Published
September 1, 2014

Letter to the editor: Planned Parenthood PAC faulted for slick pro-abortion effort

According to the news, Planned Parenthood’s political arm is going to rally women to vote for Mike Michaud in Portland. Apparently, the Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund PAC feels that investing at least $500,000 in Maine’s gubernatorial and legislative races can buy those elections. But despite all their attempts, they will find that half a […]
Published
September 1, 2014

Letter to the editor: News and opinion pieces conflict on issue of using money to influence Maine elections

I’m confused. On the front page Aug. 27, the Portland Press Herald published a big write-up announcing that billionaire and environmentalist Tom Steyer is setting up a major political operation in Maine as part of his $50 million campaign against Republicans who dispute the science and impacts of global climate change (“Billionaire Tom Steyer’s climate-change […]
Published
September 1, 2014

Letter to the editor: Given the chance to improve Maine, Gov. Paul LePage disappoints

Paul LePage was not my choice for governor in 2010, but he won the election and deserved to have a chance to improve conditions for the people of Maine and the state in general. Almost immediately he fired a “shot across the bow” with the removal of the Labor Department mural, and things have gone […]

Published
September 1, 2014

Letter to the editor: Michaud can outdo LePage in retaining exemplary teachers in Maine

How is Maine going to attract and retain exemplary teachers under the policies of Gov. LePage? Gov. LePage cut funding for retirement programs for Maine teachers and state retirees. He imposed a three-year freeze on the cost-of-living increase. He raised the retirement age and reduced the amount of money paid into the system by the […]
Published
September 1, 2014

Letter to the editor: Missile site is not the right way to jump-start Maine’s economy

The Portland Press Herald’s editorial opposing a new East Coast missile defense site is a welcome perspective (“Our View: There’s no place in Maine for missile defense site,” Aug. 20). As the editorial points out, spending more money on a broken and militarily unnecessary system could be devastating for the environment. Moreover, it would reinforce […]
Published
August 31, 2014

Letter to the editor: Everyone deserves access to a death with dignity

Re: “Choosing to leave life,” by Dr. Jerald Winakur (Aug. 24): Like Dr. Winakur, I was asked by a friend in her 70s to enable her to take her own life. Betty could no longer move her arms and legs and, even with a table full of medications, was also in unimaginable pain. She was […]
Published
August 31, 2014

Letter to the editor: Proposed national park excites Millinocket native

I am studying for my bachelor of science in parks, recreation and tourism while also pursuing a minor in psychology at the University of Maine. What I didn’t know was I was diving head-first into a special problem that hit home with great resonance. The community that raised me was dying, and I silently had […]
Published
August 31, 2014

Letter to the editor: Sunday business section lacking in Maine news

The Maine Sunday Telegram has much to commend it in terms of high-quality local reporting. The Business Sunday section, however, is a notable exception. Week in and week out, it consists of a money-matters column plus two other consumer/lifestyle articles. Week in and week out, all three items are reprinted from standard national sources. Here […]

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