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Published
August 3, 2010

Letters to the editor:Labor history should be preserved

I was distressed to see the recent Press Herald article stating that the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association had consigned its banners to auction. Certainly, MCMA should have launched a public campaign to save the banners for MCMA and Portland or at least in some Maine museum. Once separated, the banners’ historical significance diminishes and the […]
Published
August 2, 2010

Letters to the editor, Aug. 2, 2010Even after Gulf, energy law falters

I was relieved to learn that the flow of oil that led to America’s worst environmental disaster has for the moment been stopped. In the wake of the spill, the nation’s eyes have turned from the Gulf to Washington, waiting for action. At least mine have. The fight for energy reform is at our nation’s […]
Published
August 1, 2010

Letters to the editor, Aug. 1, 2010:All Celts should be welcome

t was of interest to read the July 18 Sunday Telegram article about the Maine Celtic Celebration in Belfast, “a celebration of traditions of the British Isles.” Apparently, the writer of this phrase is a bit confused about his British Isles and the word Celtic, because the large headline accompanying the pictures read “Bringing out […]
Published
July 31, 2010

Letters to the editor, July 31, 2010Homeless suffer, deserve better from us

When I was young, a convergence of crises meant that I had to find a new place to live. I also had two amiable cats and I persisted until I found a place that allowed animals. At that point in my life, losing my pets would have dealt a critical blow to me on top […]
Published
July 31, 2010

More letters to the editor, July 31, 2010Governor’s race inspiring readers pro and con

I had to read it twice to believe it: “We’ve got to send all those liberal Democrats to the unemployment line. It’s time they stop digging in our pockets and we start digging in theirs.” (“LePage conducts whistle-stop tour along midcoast,” July 25.) Is this the philosophy that we want guiding Maine’s future? I am […]

Published
July 30, 2010

Letters to the Editor, Friday, July 30

Some assault reports false, but risk is real
Published
July 29, 2010

Letters to the editor, July 29, 2010Why did AG let Panthers off?

I’m confused. Has the role of the media changed from the days of digging into issues, no matter who liked it or not, and reporting in an unbiased manner? Let me state a few examples and maybe someone can tell me exactly what the role of reporters truly is. We have an attorney general of […]
Published
July 28, 2010

Letters to the editor:Let’s leave fireworks behind us

Fireworks: They were everywhere recently, but really, they pale in comparison to the stars and what goes on with them. Fireworks on the Fourth are a thing of beauty and meaning. We do love the United States, and our traditions are important. But I think fireworks also trigger PTSD reactions in many war veterans and […]
Published
July 27, 2010

Letters to the editor:Critics from away? How dare they?

While I do not speak for Maine’s diverse population, I would like to address my comments today toward the authors of the letters in the July 21 Portland Press Herald criticizing Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe for their votes on the financial overhaul bill. First of all, I would like to say to them, […]
Published
July 26, 2010

Letters to the editor, July 26, 2010Waterfront part of the public trust

Waterfront pier owners are pressuring the City Council to throw open Portland’s working waterfront zoning to more shops, offices and restaurants, and to consider allowing more condos on the piers. The pier owners say their present mix of upscale and marine businesses isn’t profitable enough to pay for pier maintenance. These piers belong to these […]

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