Letters

Published
January 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: Dangerously weird weather needn’t be in our future

On Monday, an eerily warm, wet gale devastated the weekend’s winter wonderland. It played havoc on our streets, with ice sheets, twisted ankles and dinged-up drivers. The next day, we went back to the cool January temperatures we Mainers know and need. These 40-degree swings are global warming here and now – appropriately dubbed “global […]
Published
January 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: Spotty cellphone coverage rivals broadband problem

I read with interest the article Jan. 8 about broadband going nowhere fast in Maine (“Maine broadband service ranks 49th out of 50 states”). While broadband coverage is certainly important for our state’s development, we are also significantly lacking cellphone coverage – which is just as important. I live in Portland, the state’s largest city, […]
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January 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: Cash disbursement to EBT card holders should cease

Cash disbursement to EBT card holders should cease
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January 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: EBT card abuse overblown

Forget the war on women or gays – what we are having in this state from Gov. LePage and this country’s Republican Party is a war on the poor. The GOP in Washington is pushing forward with cuts to food stamps as well as other programs that help poor people in this country. I feel […]
Published
January 10, 2014

Letter to the editor: Michaud’s voting record should be focus of attention

Why is U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud making such an issue of his sexual orientation? Is it to divert attention from his total lack of qualifications to be governor? Never have we had a candidate, from either party, so unprepared by virtue of education, practical experience or intellect to guide our state through these troubled times. […]

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January 10, 2014

Letter to the editor: Compliments to sign maker do not extend to spelling

English teachers are challenged while instructing the difference between “compliment” and “complement.” “I like a compliment and complete does not have an ‘i’ ” may help. Spell check offers no aid. I give this introduction as a way to bring attention to the picturesque panel at the renovation of the Eastern Prom park. The beautiful […]
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January 10, 2014

Letter to the editor: Kennebunk High School facilities ‘at breaking point’

Having graduated from Kennebunk High School and having been a teacher/guidance counselor there for nearly 30 years, I am well aware of the shortcomings of the facilities. It’s definitely at a “breaking point.” Unfortunately, these physical problems have intensified over the years. It’s time to bring our schools to a standard to which we all […]
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January 10, 2014

Letter to the editor: Many downsides to Bayside development proposal

I wake up at night with an uneasy feeling that Portland is about to do something it will regret for years to come. The current proposal for development of Bayside, now referred to as midtown, feels just plain wrong for a number of reasons: The proposed buildings and garages are thoroughly out of proportion and […]
Published
January 10, 2014

Letter to the editor: Maine’s baby boomers a real asset

I write in response to the article “Economist: Maine ready to grow again” (Jan. 8). The author cites economist Charles Colgan, who is paraphrased as saying that Maine’s aging population is “the biggest dark cloud on the horizon for the Maine economy.” While Maine faces challenges in being the oldest state, there are also opportunities […]
Published
January 9, 2014

Letter to the editor: Schools that avoid science fail students

There is more than one reason Americans display a depressing lack of trust in science, but as a former science teacher I want to take part of the blame. Evolution is part of the science curriculum, but in most schools it is not stressed by teachers because of the fear that a minority of very […]

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