Letters

Published
November 7, 2013

Letters to the editor: Turning a blind eye to warming threat

One year ago, Hurricane Sandy slammed ashore. It crushed homes and buildings and flooded tunnels all along the mid-Atlantic coast, but alas, it did not destroy climate change denial. National Public Radio’s new climate change program, “Burn,” revealed that many Miami residents are still not buying it. Miami’s government will not talk about it. Real […]
Published
November 6, 2013

Letters to the editor: Boys need to move more, too

Writing a critical letter regarding Noel Gallagher’s Portland Press Herald story “Elementary school kids learn a good run is fun” (Oct. 24) seems almost Grinch-like. After all, what reader can find fault with a program which encourages young children to exercise? My irritation with the article is certainly not about exercise; it is the focus […]
Published
November 5, 2013

Letters to the Editor: Obamacare is the most misunderstood law

The Affordable Care Act may be the most misunderstood piece of legislation in recent history. Opponents, television news (both network and cable) and President Obama’s administration have all contributed to the public’s lack of understanding of this important law. I will not attempt to clarify all aspects of the law in this letter. I will […]
Published
November 4, 2013

Letters to the editor: Football great meets today’s players

Willie Greenlaw was invited to join the Portland High football team on Oct. 17 for their weekly Thursday night team dinner at the Portland Eagles Club at the request of the team members who wanted to meet the legendary running back. Greenlaw starred in football at Portland High in 1950,’51, and ’52. He went on […]
Published
November 3, 2013

Letters to the editor: Maine moms push for chemical safety

As a mom, I am writing to call attention to a group of eight Maine women who are preparing for a trip to Washington, D.C., to tell Congress to end the shutdown. Not the recent shutdown that everyone’s talking about right now – I mean a shutdown that has lasted 37 years. This month marks […]

Published
November 2, 2013

Letters to the editor: South Portland council’s delayed response on tar sands puzzling

Nearly a year after citizens first voiced their concerns, elected officials make ‘a last-ditch effort’ to halt the Waterfront Protection Ordinance.
Published
November 1, 2013

Letters to the editor: Unconventional oil threatens Casco Bay

The Waterfront Protection Ordinance will protect South Portland residents and their neighbors to the west from the risks associated with reversing the pipeline. As a former lobsterman from Cliff Island, I feel a deep responsibility to protect Casco Bay, its hardworking people and its incredible resources. (Lobster landings in Casco Bay last year were at […]
Published
October 31, 2013

Letters to the editor: Push back at polls against Portland councilors who favor selling city

I encourage residents, families, artists and lovers of Portland’s culture to stand up against the sale of Portland’s peninsula by the City Council. Everywhere you look in Portland, residents are bombarded with the construction of four new hotels, several events centers and luxury condos at the expense of affordable housing and community spaces. Our current […]
Published
October 30, 2013

Letters to the editor: South Portland ordinance’s impact on business debated

Readers weigh whether the proposal will benefit or undermine waterfront firms and fisheries.
Published
October 29, 2013

Letters to the editor: Cleeve controversy begs many questions

Maybe Portland’s city officials should concern themselves with more important issues than 'rumors.'

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