Letters

Published
November 29, 2014

Letter to the editor: Resignation of Mayhew would be good first step

During the debate over photos on EBT debit cards, DHHS Commissioner Mary Mayhew commented: “Mainers … are crying out for integrity in our welfare system.” Given her department’s poor management history, repeated missteps and the on-going attempts to bully some of our most vulnerable citizens, I’d suggest that her resignation would make a good start. […]
Published
November 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: South Portland’s Clear Skies Ordinance will prevent creation of jobs

I am writing in response to the Clear Skies Ordinance enacted in the city of South Portland. While I am a supporter of clean air emissions controls, I feel this ordinance has far-reaching implications. If oil were to flow from west to east – in this case, Canadian oil shipped from Maine to Texas – […]
Published
November 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Calorie information labels stir mixed feelings

I read the recent article about the FDA’s new calorie-count labels with mixed feelings. On one hand, nutrition information can be valuable if it’s treated as that – information. My concern is this may encourage even more focus on calorie counting, an approach that has not been proven to help people lose weight and maintain […]
Published
November 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Study citing positive effect of casinos inspires irony

A study of casinos stating that they positively affect the unemployment rate is akin to modern medicine stating that a tapeworm is good because it keeps the host from getting fat (“Report: 1,500 jobs linked to casinos in Maine,” Nov. 15). Kurt Christiansen Windham
Published
November 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Little-known law can save money for Maine consumers

I recently benefited from a little-known Maine law that I think more folks should be made aware of. My dishwasher, purchased from a big box store, gave out after not quite three years. The repair person from the store was sympathetic but since it was no longer covered by the warranty, gave me an estimate […]

Published
November 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Ferguson case is about self-defense, not race

I am writing this letter because of the events in Ferguson, Missouri. I spent 25 years as a police officer in Portland, retiring one year ago. I am concerned about the racial aspect of this case. Let me tell you about some events I was involved in as an officer. I have stopped vehicles for […]
Published
November 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: U.S. should battle Ebola at its source, vigorously and with compassion

Americans claim that this is the greatest country in the world, the most civilized. If this is true, why do we scare so easily? The focus of concern over Ebola shouldn’t be on Fort Kent – the focus should be on Sierra Leone, Liberia and the other countries where citizens are truly struggling due to […]
Published
November 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: DHHS insisted on EBT card photo of domestic violence victim

I am writing in response your report on Maine’s EBT photo issue with the USDA. The photo policy states many reasons why you wouldn’t have to get your picture. Domestic violence is one. I went in to do my six-month review and expressed how I did not want my photo on my card as I […]
Published
November 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: FairPoint should bring back deserving, trusted Maine workers

After writing a check for my FairPoint bill this month, I decided to also write a letter to the editor in hopes of reaching the company’s management team. I am paying attention to what you are doing to your striking workforce. Your contingency plan and replacement workers are failing us miserably; we want them to […]
Published
November 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: Maine economy needs jobs, not even more immigrants

When economists claim that Maine needs more immigrants to make the economy grow, would they please explain why we need foreign-born workers as opposed to native born? If there’s something wrong with native-born workers, then let’s talk about it and get it fixed. Please explain. Our kids are leaving Maine to find jobs. American employers […]

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