Letters

Published
May 27, 2016

Letter to the editor: Act now to close Maine’s job skills gap

Your article on skilled labor shortages (“Skilled-worker shortage crimps new construction in Maine,” May 18) was a spot-on overview of a problem that has the potential to plague Maine for years if we don’t take action to stop it. As you reported, we simply don’t have enough skilled workers to fill demand, and skilled workers […]
Published
May 27, 2016

Letter to the editor: Gun law foe’s column brings measure of relief

I have always been more than a little perplexed by people’s opposition to reasonable gun laws, but I have to admit, David Trahan’s commentary in the May 21 edition helped me a great deal (“Sportsman’s chief says gun law would be overregulation of the purest kind”). Given that the fastest-rising demographic of gun violence victims […]
Published
May 27, 2016

Letter to the editor: Ande Smith will work in best interests of 1st District, not D.C. establishment

I’m a Navy veteran. Although Ande Smith and I never served together, we are shipmates. The campaign flier I received had a handwritten note on it along with a telephone number. I was pleasantly surprised when Ande answered the phone. We spoke for 20 minutes and it was a comfortable exchange, like talking with my […]
Published
May 27, 2016

Letter to the editor: As state senator, Charles Radis would bring information, gumption to Augusta health care debate

I urge support for Dr. Charles Radis, who is running for the Maine Senate. He’d bring two characteristics to the Legislature that are in short supply. • First: He’s a practicing physician. Health-related issues are of increasing importance in the legislative process; he would bring facts and firsthand knowledge to the debate. • Second: He lives (year […]
Published
May 27, 2016

Letter to the editor: Hardworking, compassionate Diane Denk a good choice for state representative

I met Diane Denk, Democratic candidate for District 9 state representative, over 15 years ago. She teaches special needs students in the Kennebunk schools and helps them and their families learn how to be the best they can be. This work opened this steady and intelligent woman to volunteer with homeless shelters and hospice and […]

Published
May 26, 2016

Letter to the editor: North Woods monument plan an ‘investment’ in quality of place

On May 16, Sen. Angus King and National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis held public meetings in East Millinocket and Orono to provide Mainers an opportunity to ask questions and voice opinions on the proposal to designate 87,500 acres of privately owned land to the east of Baxter State Park as a national monument. Jarvis […]
Published
May 26, 2016

Letter to the editor: Decisions should be based on facts instead of fear

I applaud the willingness of this newspaper to keep us informed about the peril of global warming (“April was 12th month in a row with record heat,” Page A1, May 19), though, sadly, I suspect that most Mainers will ignore the implications of this and other such reports. I am reminded of FDR’s statement that […]
Published
May 26, 2016

Letter to the editor: Front page wasn’t the place for story on mixing of Portland trash, recyclables

While mixing trash with recycling is no laughing matter, I could not help but smile at your choice for lead story on the May 19 front page. A quick glance at the less prominently placed stories of the day shows children in India trying to gather water as the Earth’s climate continues to grow hotter, […]
Published
May 26, 2016

Letter to the editor: Portland Police Department goes above and beyond to promote community’s well-being

We would like to thank the men and women of the Portland Police Department for their tireless dedication to promoting the well-being of our community. Portland is a better place because of the way they operate as a team, year after year. They represent the goodness of our neighborhood, providing us with hope, strength and […]
Published
May 25, 2016

Letter to the editor: Sanders won’t be scared into submission

Re: Dana Milbank’s May 19 column, “Sanders ought to know better than try winning by intimidation”: Bravo to Bernie Sanders for not being cowed by the Democratic establishment over the events at the Nevada state convention. He has thoroughly condemned the violence and threats, as expected. He also has enough respect for his ideals and […]

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