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  • Published
    November 20, 2018

    Letter to the editor: Pittsburgh took high road during Trump visit

    Like many people, I have been dumbfounded by the “logic” used to excuse the behavior, policies and words of President Trump. But the two letters – one by Emily Materson, the other by Dennis Gervais – printed Nov. 6 under the heading of “Snub of Trump relatives, some Jewish, was ironic” (Page A6) seemed to […]

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    November 20, 2018

    Letter to the editor: Both sides missing the point in South Portland short-term rental debate

    I have been reading both sides of the argument going on in South Portland about short-term rentals. I believe both sides are wrong and the city council is allowing this argument to go on unchecked. Both sides of the argument are missing one fundamental point. Allowing short-term rentals of a home in a residential area […]

  • Published
    November 20, 2018

    Letter to the editor: Story on youthful hunter showed very poor taste

    Just want to take a moment of your time to express my sadness and disgust to see an article on the front page of the Nov. 15 Portland Press Herald showing a 9-year-old killing a female deer. Perhaps you are not aware that the current climate is leaning towards showing more compassion and coming to […]

  • Published
    November 19, 2018

    Letter to the editor: Stores shouldn’t sell assault rifles

    Because L.L. Bean doesn't, I'll be shopping there instead of at Cabela's, which does.

  • Published
    November 19, 2018

    Letter to the editor: Columnist gave union representation bad rap

    I have just read Jonathan Reisman’s op-ed in the Nov. 7 Portland Press Herald, and I feel it necessary to respond. Reisman is complaining about being forced to accept union “misrepresentation.” It is the responsibility of a “sole bargaining agent” to discern and promote the general welfare of all of the employees whom they represent, […]

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  • Published
    November 19, 2018

    Letter to the editor: Newspaper’s Meetinghouse idea will trigger memories

    I read a column in the Oct. 28 Maine Sunday Telegram about a new feature called Meetinghouse, which will appear at the beginning of each month. It feels like fresh air that Greg Kesich, the editorial page editor, invites writers to submit short life stories to meetinghouse@pressherald.com, so we can better mingle and communicate with […]

  • Published
    November 19, 2018

    Letter to the editor: Development proposal for Scarborough Downs is win-win

    The Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has unanimously voted in favor of the proposed tax increment financing districts and the credit enhancement agreement with developers of the Scarborough Downs property (Crossroads Holdings). The proposed plan, with caps and requirements included by the town, affords a controlled and balanced use of the property. […]

  • Published
    November 18, 2018

    Letter to the editor: Ranked choice ignores will of 2nd District voters

    Southern Maine liberal arrogance continues by demanding we vote and vote again till we get it 'right.'

  • Published
    November 18, 2018

    Letter to the editor: Mills should continue LePage’s fiscal restraint

    Thanks for your continued efforts to uphold the sacred trust of good journalism. Of interest and concern was Editorial Page Editor Greg Kesich’s Nov. 11 column concerning Gov. Le-Page’s pending departure from office and, it appears, our state. Though a difficult person for many, not an environmentalist and not diplomatic in anyone’s book, he has […]

  • Published
    November 18, 2018

    Letter to the editor: Democrats’ plans lack a way to pay for them

    I found the article in the Nov. 11 Maine Sunday Telegram outlining the Democrats’ extensive plans for the next legislative session most interesting (“What Maine’s new government will mean to you,” Page A1). Expand Medicaid, lower property taxes, add more public health nurses, subsidize energy efficiency, battle climate change and on and on and on. […]