Letters

Published
May 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Thanks for winter activities at Riverside Golf Course

We would like to express our appreciation to Riverside Golf Course for their commitment to the community of Greater Portland. We really appreciate the cross-country skiing and children’s sledding opportunities they provide for all of us during the winter months. This particularly contributes to our physical fitness in a time of year when it is […]
Published
May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: ‘Maine psychic’ Monroe unworthy of validation

I would like to echo the sentiments of William Lee in his April 28 letter (“Report on ‘Maine psychic’ questioned”) as he questions validating Vicki Monroe, dubbed a “Maine psychic” by your reporter Ray Routhier. Maine needs to proudly embrace science, not unverifiable folk myths. Vicki Monroe is financially exploiting people who are grieving for […]
Published
May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Crewe Foundation thanked for far-seeing philanthropy

Re: “Maine college using record gift of $3 million to teach art and music synchronicity” (April 29): As president of Portland Ovations, I would like to thank the Crewe Foundation for its grant of $10,000 to help stage our new opera “The Summer King.” Music, opera and baseball fans everywhere will benefit. As a citizen […]
Published
May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Cumberland County Sheriff Joyce’s work praised

As a past Cumberland County commissioner, I am expressing my support for Sheriff Kevin Joyce’s re-election. During my tenure, I observed him skillfully struggle to provide adequate public services and police protection for communities with a minimum budget; he serves the county’s communities with a bare-bones budget while protecting the county’s citizens. When asked to […]
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May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Officers commend Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce

Former and current law enforcement officers asked to have their thoughts on Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce presented – not to tarnish the opposition, but rather to speak of positive traits and professionalism of someone respected. Sheriff Joyce has more than 27 years of leadership in law enforcement, jail management and comprehensive community commitment. He […]

Published
May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Treasure hunting presents challenges

I worked with Sub Sea Research during the 2009 season. I lived and worked on the M/V Sea Hunter alongside Greg Brooks and the other crew members. I am very disappointed to see the articles that have been coming out as of late (“Former crew member claims Gorham treasure hunter staged retrieval of fake gold […]
Published
May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Sen. Collins uses our tax money to buy support of BIW unions

So, Sen. Susan Collins has received the endorsement of all four unions at Bath Iron Wor – I mean, General Dynamics (“Collins wins BIW union endorsements,” April 24). Well, like I always say: Follow the money! In this case, our tax dollars. Susan Collins sits on the Senate “Defense” Appropriations Committee. She plays a large […]
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May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Modern art has no place in Portland’s Victoria Mansion

I read with interest the excellent Daniel Kany review titled “Art inspired by Portland mansion takes different views” in the April 27 Maine Sunday Telegram. I worked on the staff of the Victoria Mansion as educational coordinator from 1989 to 1993 under director Bruce Sherwood, and he would turn in his grave if he could […]
Published
May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Providing hospice care is rewarding work

As a hospice caretaker of two years, I would like to speak to the way this work is so often presented in such a dim and negative way by the press (“Home care gives hope to seniors and low pay to workers,” April 27). Thanks to the per diem nature of hospice care, I am […]
Published
May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Palin’s baptism comment is a slap to the face of Christians

Sarah Palin said, “If I were in charge, they would know that waterboarding is how we baptize terrorists.” Thank goodness she is not in charge! Christians may disagree on some theological concepts and biblical interpretations. But Christians do not argue with each other when it comes to the sacrament of baptism. To equate baptism with […]

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