Letters

Published
March 31, 2015

Letter to the editor: Maine can’t afford to cut funds for model spay-neuter program

A strong effort is underway at the state level to eliminate funding for the Help Fix ME spay-neuter program, which is critical and life-saving for Maine’s pet population. This simple, reliable and fair program costs each pet-owning Maine household an average of 36 cents per year. It allows pet owners (including Help Fix ME voucher […]
Published
March 30, 2015

Letter to the editor: Allow parents to use 401(k) to pay students’ college debt

Yet again another front-page article on college debt (“College costs belie conventional wisdom,” March 22). I have a simple idea for some families to pay off their child’s debt, but I need the help of our politicians to make it happen. The idea is to allow a onetime, penalty-free 401(k) disbursement to pay off the […]
Published
March 30, 2015

Letter to the editor: Many are taught to dislike math

The Portland Press Herald noted the appointment of an interim community college chief, Derek Langhauser (“Interim head of community colleges has ‘productive’ meeting with LePage,” March 26). Reading the article, I was curious when I read that Langhauser and Gov. LePage “discussed ways to reduce the remediation rate,” because the issue isn’t at the community […]
Published
March 30, 2015

Letter to the editor: Harsh cuts to services reflect poorly on Maine

Gov. LePage’s proposed cuts to services to immigrants take Maine in the wrong direction. We are a nation of immigrants. That diversity has made us strong. LePage’s proposed budget cuts eliminate food assistance for lawfully present immigrants. An estimated 420 households including 709 individuals would lose food assistance, according to Maine Equal Justice Partners. How […]
Published
March 30, 2015

Letter to the editor: Portland should be lauded for ban on disposable bags

Re: “Portland set to carry out disposable-bag fees, polystyrene foam ban” (March 17): Kudos to the city of Portland for passing ordinances that will “impose a fee on disposable plastic or paper shopping bags” and “ban many businesses from using polystyrene food and beverage containers.” Unfortunately, these environmentally conscious policies are long overdue, but that […]

Published
March 29, 2015

Letter to the editor: Coverage of diverse social scene should be continued

Well, it’s about time! I was happy to see diversity promoted in this week’s Scene & Heard section of the Maine Sunday Telegram (“Global designs, local diversity,” March 15). I usually steer away from what I call “The White People Page” simply because of the preponderance of stories and photos that focus on mostly well-off […]
Published
March 29, 2015

Letter to the editor: Clean Power Plan would protect Maine’s future

When I arrive at the Portland jetport from school in Southern California, I always inhale deeply the moment I exit the airport. It is a literal breath of fresh air. The California smog has disappeared and has been replaced with crisp, clear air. This dramatic change in air quality reminds me why action must be […]
Published
March 29, 2015

Letter to the editor: Why import competitors for shrinking pool of jobs?

The gist of economist Charles Lawton’s March 15 column, “Maine must welcome immigrants,” seems to be “American workers are no good, so we need more immigrants.” Even as he acknowledges the doleful effects of mass immigration on public finances, he advocates for more. No wonder they call economics “the dismal science.” Yet, Economics 101 teaches […]
Published
March 29, 2015

Letter to the editor: Maine’s elected federal officials should help refugees in our state

It is unconscionable to think we would allow people in our community to go without food or shelter because they are here as refugees or whatever their legal status. While it does not surprise me that our governor would take that position, I have wondered why our federal elected officials, Sens. Susan Collins and Angus […]
Published
March 29, 2015

Letter to the editor: Tidal power has advantages for Maine

After reading in the Maine Sunday Telegram (“Business week in review: Rail deliveries delayed, and lots of development news,” March 1) that the Public Utilities Commission is to reconsider deals with wind-power companies, I was very disappointed. Wind power development will have to be subsidized by taxpayers and ratepayers for decades. I do not want […]

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