Letters

Published
December 30, 2014

Letter to the editor: Food-stamp cuts will add to Maine’s hunger problem

As volunteer directors of the Stone Soup Food Pantry in Biddeford, we were distressed to learn about further state cuts in food stamps (“About 6,500 childless adults in Maine to lose food stamps as of Jan. 1,” Dec. 19). Therefore, we have extended an invitation to Gov. LePage to visit our pantry and meet our […]
Published
December 30, 2014

Letter to the editor: How will undermining the ACA be good for our country?

Gov. LePage, and many other Republican governors, have opted not to set up state-run exchanges for their citizens to use to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This decision is based in part on advice that doing so would help undermine the implementation of the ACA and hopefully lead to its […]
Published
December 30, 2014

Letter to the editor: Portland should get control of aggressive panhandling

“Free Prayer”! My 9-year-old grandson and I noticed people with these signs while walking through Monument Square one recent Saturday. It was our annual visit to Portland for lunch, a “Magic of Christmas” performance, a horse wagon ride and enjoying the sights and lights of the season. It’s a day we anticipate all year. Two […]
Published
December 29, 2014

Letter to the editor: Demands of people can spur more action on climate change

The United States produced a lot of good news on climate action in 2014. At the top of the list: The Environmental Protection Agency proposed in June the Clean Power Plan, new rules for the first ever limits on carbon pollution from power plants. With power plants serving as the largest source of U.S. emissions […]
Published
December 29, 2014

Letter to the editor: Editorial on employers and colleges draws agreement

I, for one, as a college graduate, firmly agree with the Dec. 18 editorial: “Our View: Employers and schools should get on the same page.” I feel that the first step here is to be in the same book. When it comes to “alignment” – the buzzword now in vogue – employers, educators and the […]

Published
December 29, 2014

Letter to the editor: Michaud’s cooperation with Cutler should spark alarm

I just had to weigh in on the Press Herald’s front page story on Mike Michaud (“Michaud reflects on loss, strategy, Cutler,” Dec 24). Michaud stated that he and Cutler had a private conversation where they agreed their priority was to prevent a second term for Gov. LePage. Am I the only one who thinks […]
Published
December 29, 2014

Letter to the editor: Let’s acknowledge pluses of Uber ride-sharing service

Re: “Portland exploring ways to rein in Uber ride-sharing service” (Dec. 20): Let’s get real: I know Uber drivers, and they’re too busy giving rides to argue with random people in front of Gritty’s. This sounds like a taxi supporter trying to make Uber look bad. Here are the facts: • Every Uber driver has […]
Published
December 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Limits on driving time don’t improve truck safety

In my 42 years as a professional driver, I’ve driven over 3 million miles without an accident, which is something most of the motoring public can’t say. I’m proud of those miles and how safe I’ve been. While delivering my freight is important, doing it safely is the most important thing to me. And I’m […]
Published
December 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Caregivers deserve Social Security

With Maine’s population continuing to lead the nation in octogenarians, many hardworking Mainers are giving up paying jobs to provide much-needed care to their aging partners, parents, and loved ones. But by responding to the immediate needs of their family, caregivers are not only losing their income but also giving up contributing to their own […]
Published
December 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Investing in solar power feels good and makes sense

I read with interest Alan Caron’s Dec. 18 column, “To get cheaper energy, we Mainers have to produce it ourselves.” My home in Rockport is a good example. We installed a solar electric system (23 panels) on our barn last April. The system, rated at about 6,000 kilowatt hours per year, will supply about 75 […]

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