Letters

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January 15, 2016

Letter to the editor: Blanket approach could curb abuse of the elderly

The financial abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors reported in Maine is an ancient problem (“New program seeks to protect seniors from financial exploitation,” Dec. 26). There is an ancient Irish folktale regarding elder neglect called “The Divided Blanket.” In a three-generation household, the grandfather is about to be thrown out of his own house […]
Published
January 15, 2016

Letter to the editor: One needn’t be a racist to find fault with president

Re: “Letter to the editor: President-bashing rooted in racism” (Jan. 11): The Rev. Joseph McKenna believes racism is the driving force behind criticism of President Obama. However, Obama has utilized executive order and says he will continue to do so, which circumvents the American people. Additionally, a legislative supermajority cleared a path for Obama to […]
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January 15, 2016

Letter to the editor: Capable leaders shouldn’t need speechwriters

During a long writing career, I wrote many speeches for state and local officials in Maine and elsewhere. A small number of those speeches required in-depth research on a timely topic of public interest. The vast majority did not. I did just enough research to make the audience feel acknowledged and to provide a few […]
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January 15, 2016

Letter to the editor: Rats! That’s what happens when underbrush removed

The removal of the underbrush near Interstate 295 (during the recent dismantling of homeless encampments) has created serious homeowner and tenant risks. It has forced an entire colony of Norway rats, commonly known as swamp rats, into an area directly adjacent to homes. What is Portland’s rat management plan as they move into the city? […]
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January 15, 2016

Letter to the editor: Roux well within his rights to protest the flag-waving

Given the choice, flag or Constitution, I will stand for the latter. Judge Beth Dobson in her opinion said as much: That James Roux III did not overstep his rights in protesting the flag waving in Freeport. I say that it is only a flag, one of many that represents a nation, as all nations […]

Published
January 14, 2016

Letter to the editor: Seems unwise to raise taxes on food but cut booze prices

Is something wrong with this picture? The state of Maine raises taxes on hundreds of food products, then announces its plan to cut the price of many alcohol products – and wonders why alcohol-related deaths and abuse go up. Come on, people. Smarten up! Nancy Welch Dayton
Published
January 14, 2016

Letter to the editor: Reduce reliance on climate-harming natural gas

The natural gas leak at Porter Ranch, just north of Los Angeles (as reported by The Associated Press in this paper Jan. 7), should raise red flags for any Maine community, business or homeowner considering natural gas as a fuel. This leak, deep underground, is spewing about 2.5 million pounds of methane into the atmosphere […]
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January 14, 2016

Letter to the editor: Call to ease occupational licensing just a corporate money grab

After reading the four letters to the editor Jan. 4, which were all brilliant, and the lead editorial, I thought I’d give the Maine Voices a go (“Requiring licenses for too many jobs hinders economic mobility”). Man, was I wrong to do that! First off, since when does an executive from Kansas, working for the […]
Published
January 14, 2016

Letter to the editor: Press Herald reinforces bad message that sexiness equals success

The Jan. 10 Maine Sunday Telegram included an editorial stating that we need to address the reasons behind sex trafficking, and what makes people vulnerable to it (“Our View: Sex trafficking worst-case result of flawed system”). The Jan. 11 Portland Press Herald gave front-page space and two pictures (“Racy restaurant may test local sensibilities”) to […]
Published
January 14, 2016

Letter to the editor: LePage is a good governor, so ease up on the negativity

What would the Portland Press Herald have to write about if it didn’t have Gov. Paul LePage? The Jan. 9 edition included three pages of articles about a couple of the sentences he spoke at a recent meeting. Did it ever occur to your reporters that he was elected by the people of Maine according […]

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