Letters

Published
June 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Building trades more science than art

Dan Kolbert’s op-ed “Maine Voices: Building trades offer fulfilling careers for those without college degree” (June 9) was most interesting, though he left many things out. First and foremost, it isn’t building trades anymore but building science. Building science uses efficiency optimization in the equation of building. The science incorporates materials, thermal efficiency, air quality […]
Published
June 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Donor will decide fate of USM’s Stone House

It is sad that the University of Southern Maine has again not been able to make use of another gift that my family gave – and which, at the time of the gift, they apparently really wanted. However, what is important to note is that this paper’s June 24 article (“USM to sell Stone House […]
Published
June 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: Honor for a brave Maine Marine was lost inside newspaper
Published
June 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: Memory lapses afflict all of . . . of . . .

Leonard Pitts’ June 18 column (“Remind me, again, of what exactly we were talking about . . .”) must have struck a nerve with many of us in this, the oldest state in the country. If my calculation is correct, I’ve got about 10 years on him, and I’ve experienced most of his sometimes scary […]
Published
June 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: Story on Mainers’ premiums under Obamacare was one-sided

I read Eric Russell’s article on Obamacare premiums with interest (“The average Obamacare premium in Maine: $99,” June 18). He really did not explain the situation very objectively. He presents a very positive view of Obamacare but neglects any negative opinions. A quote or two from knowledgeable people who question the purported “success” of Obamacare […]

Published
June 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: Sending more U.S. troops to Iraq is doubly foolish

Sending U.S. troops to Iraq is just like shooting ourselves in the other foot. We went into Iraq to help the Iraqis defend themselves. That is when we shot ourselves first. Now that we have left, ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) has invaded Iraq, and the U.S.-trained Iraqi troops are dropping their […]
Published
June 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: Data makes cause of climate change hard to deny

Re: “Another View: Columnist’s claim of left-wing bias on climate unfounded” (June 9): I was glad to see Robert Libby’s response to M.D. Harmon’s May 23 column. Ultimately, this relates to the assertion that “97% of scientific papers taking a stand on climate change say it is man-made.” The following sums it all up and […]
Published
June 26, 2014

Letter to the editor: Union influence should be removed from education

There has been much discussion in the Press Herald about the fairness and affordability of property taxes and school budgets, but nothing about the influence of the Maine Education Association’s influence on both. Fifty percent to 70 percent of property taxes go to public schools, and education is a major budget item for the state. […]
Published
June 26, 2014

Letter to the editor: More victory gardens would enhance Portland’s parks

With the success of the June 10 “Yes on 1” vote in Portland, my commitment to improving and expanding public parks has been affirmed. I first understood the need to maintain and utilize our parks during the Occupy Maine movement in Portland in 2011. I remember when Occupy Maine started hosting General Assembly meetings at […]
Published
June 26, 2014

Letter to the editor: Online Press Herald easy to peruse, navigate

After using the updated online version of the Press Herald, I find that it is a very good design – from the clear, easily perused font to the comment button on the upper right to the sections links button on the upper left. One has to “play” with the page to see all it has […]

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