Letters

Published
August 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: Market Basket model shows a little love for workers goes a long way

Early on in the Market Basket revolt, my thoughts ranged from “This is a charming and magnificent display of loyalty” to “For Pete’s sake, you can’t choose a boss” to “You’ve got a job, skip the tantrum, let’s talk and get back to the store!” As it has stretched, dragged on and evolved into a […]
Published
August 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: Buoyed by acts of kindness on a Portland street corner

I am writing this because a recent experience touched my heart. I was driving through Deering Oaks at the light at Park Avenue. There was a man standing there with a German shepherd. Crossing the street were two children about 7 or 8 years old. One child had $2 in her hand and went up […]
Published
August 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: Put pressure on Maine candidates for governor to have debates on the issues

Doggone it! I feel very strongly that we need to see all three candidates for governor, debating the numerous issues that affect the citizens of Maine, and making their proposed solutions public. Eliot Cutler says he’ll debate at any time. Paul LePage says “Nope,” and Mike Michaud says “I won’t debate unless Paul does.” Dodgers, […]
Published
August 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: Restaurant profits built on workers’ backs

Re: “Maine Voices: Raising the minimum wage is self-defeating for Maine, bad for business” (Aug. 5), by Ben Michaud: Mr. Michaud, a chartered financial analyst, once more verified for me that the so-named experts know nothing about their subject matter. He says it would hurt small-business owners to raise the minimum wage. Apparently he has […]
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August 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: Two-way traffic advocates should try streets in winter

Having lived in Portland, then in Stroudwater and now in Cape Elizabeth, I have some experience driving throughout this area. It would be a most educational activity for those suggesting a change to two-way traffic to travel daily through the coming winter months on these streets. The city currently has difficulty maintaining a total of […]

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August 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: Applauding stained Maine white pine clapboards

Regarding white pine clapboards versus vinyl siding on the University of Southern Maine’s 1821 Greek Revival building in Gorham: Go ahead and use white pine. It looks much better, and if it’s stained instead of painted, it will not have to be repainted every five years. I replaced original siding on our 1817 house with […]
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August 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: Beach to Beacon runners’ records further clarified

In the July 31 pre-race article, “Shalane Flanagan’s back for Beach to Beacon, after 15 years,” Glenn Jordan mentioned Flanagan’s 10,000-meter American women’s record of 30:22.22. Readers may have been confused by the yellow text box later in the article that listed her 10K personal best as 31:41. Both times are correct; Flanagan’s 10,000-meter American […]
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August 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: Biddeford YMCA should add handicapped-accessible parking spaces

The YMCA is an admirable organization that has improved the lives of many people, young and old, for decades. However, there are always problems in any organization, and the YMCA of Southern Maine branch in Biddeford has a severe lack of handicapped-accessible parking for its seniors and other members for whom such parking is essential. […]
Published
August 10, 2014

Letter to the editor: Merit pay poisons school atmosphere

Regarding the letter from David Larsen (“Teachers’ pay should be based on performance,” July 20): He has not taken into account that the atmosphere among a faculty is apt to be poisoned by those who curry favor and denigrate others in order to elevate themselves and their ideas. As a retired teacher, I have seen […]
Published
August 10, 2014

Letter to the editor: LePage deserves praise for plan to boost hydropower

Kudos to Gov. LePage (“LePage plan could give dormant dams new life,” July 29). It’s about time that we look at the benefits of hydropower. I hope that whatever is proposed, it includes a provision for Mainers receiving the power we need from our resources first before it can be sold to anyone else. Patricia […]

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