Letters

Published
August 27, 2015

Letter to the editor: Protect our forests – bring back Civilian Conservation Corps

Re: “Maine steps up monitoring as emerald ash borer encroaches on state” (Aug. 19): Bring back the Civilian Conservation Corps. They will take care of the emerald ash borer and any other insects that destroy our trees. In the 1930s and ’40s, the primary function of the camps in Alfred, Lewiston, Bridgton and Jefferson, plus […]
Published
August 27, 2015

Letter to the editor: Act as loving parents when making decisions about environment

Whether we oppose Shell Oil Arctic drilling or laud it, we have something significant in common: Most of us are parents. Well-designed research studies on man’s contribution to deleterious climate change and environmental degradation are very compelling, yet their findings are rejected by many who put greed, politics, power and expediency above knowledge, common sense […]
Published
August 27, 2015

Letter to the editor: Painting class nourished soul, opened possibilities

I’ve made Maine my home since last November. After my first Arctic winter, it was time to get out of the house and look for a job. On a cold March Friday, I ventured to Portland for First Friday and started on the long gallery path. I was truly overwhelmed by the energy, talent and […]
Published
August 27, 2015

Letter to the editor: U.S. aid to nuclear-armed Israel raises question for Iran deal supporter

Re: “Angus King, George Mitchell say Iran nuclear deal is better than alternatives” (Aug. 19): I fully support the Iran nuclear deal. I accept that it’s not the perfect deal, and that we must keep a wary eye on Iran’s nuclear activities. It was an honor to be able to attend the University of Southern […]
Published
August 26, 2015

Letter to the editor: Response to Portland convent project displays too much deference to developers

I attended the Aug. 11 Portland Planning Board meeting on the Level III site plan and subdivision review of the Sisters of Mercy Mother House redevelopment proposal. I wanted to voice my concerns on the unknown effects of approved projects underway within a half-mile of the Mother House. The city planners responded to my concerns […]

Published
August 26, 2015

Letter to the editor: South Portland bag fee could deter ‘scoop the poop’ efforts

Re: “South Portland poised to adopt 5-cent fee for one-use shopping bags” (Aug. 17): What’s good for Portland is not necessarily good for South Portland. How many years have we been training South Portland dog walkers to “scoop the poop”? So now what do they scoop it into? Paper or plastic? It used to be […]
Published
August 26, 2015

Letter to the editor: Nova Star a shining example of affordable, fun vacation

I was sorry to read the article in the newspaper “Nova Star’s future is still up in the air” (Aug. 21). Having just returned this month from a vacation in Pubnico, Nova Scotia, I want to say that one of the highlights of this vacation was riding on the Nova Star to Nova Scotia and […]
Published
August 26, 2015

Letter to the editor: Candidate touts creativity, leadership in bid for Saco City Council seat

It’s time for Saco City Hall to refocus priorities to: helping seniors struggling to stay in their homes; attracting affordable housing for families relocating; and promoting local businesses trying to keep their doors open. Creative and innovative thinking are needed to turn priorities into sustainable growth solutions. For a community to grow and prosper, several […]
Published
August 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: Hillary Clinton should have used common sense, secure server

Recent CNN polls show Hillary Clinton’s overall popularity dropping below 50 percent. Over 60 percent of Americans don’t believe she can be trusted, and that is based on a track record that dates back decades. Of course, the recent email server controversy is driving that number. Of the 60,000 of her (commingled business/private) emails while […]
Published
August 25, 2015

Letter to the editor: Gratitude goes  to heroic Maine firefighters

I would like to publicly honor a distinguished group of people: the firefighters from the state of Maine who just returned from the Shasta Trinity National Forest, fighting the wildfires that are raging across so many different areas in California (“Maine firefighters return to welcoming arms after battling California wildfires,” Aug. 21) . That area […]

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