Letters

Published
May 25, 2014

Letter to the editor: More options for delaying motherhood

I was glad to see your article on Mother’s Day about older moms (“More U.S. women waiting to have children,” May 11). Having adopted our second child at age 39, I fall into that category. What wasn’t available to me 20 years ago that is available now is fertility preservation via egg freezing. You mention […]
Published
May 25, 2014

Letter to the editor: Massive wind projects will never offer real value

I used to live in Monson, I’ve worked in Augusta at times and enjoy visiting my family’s cottage in Steuben. I love your state. So permit me please to voice an opinion that I deeply believe is a fact. The Department of Environmental Protection’s approval of the Canton Mountain wind project is more bad news […]
Published
May 25, 2014

Letter to the editor: Many better options than spending on war

According to a recent commentary in the Sunday Telegram, war is healthy for the economy and promotes peace (“War makes us safer and richer,” May 4). The author of the column admitted that billions of people have been killed throughout the centuries, and countless others have been afflicted by unspeakable tragedies. Even if his figures […]
Published
May 25, 2014

Letter to the editor: CMP rate proposal bad for Maine residents

Central Maine Power is talking about a 50 percent increase in the base cost of something that we cannot live without – electricity. To collect this increase, CMP would like to include (if approved by the Maine Public Utilities Commission), a change to the fixed monthly charge on the customer’s bill, as well as an […]
Published
May 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Vote for candidate Eliot Cutler would not be wasted

As a volunteer for Eliot Cutler, I could tell you how great he is. I could say that he has a partisan plan free of grandstanding and political posturing. I could tell you how his tax reform plan will save families hundreds every year. This, however, is not what people on the fence are talking […]

Published
May 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Sale of plaza to Westin Hotel would benefit city

Regarding the so-called plaza on the corner of High and Congress streets, I strongly believe it is the best interest of the city of Portland to sell that property to the Westin Hotel. The primary source of government (at all levels) income is taxes, and unless I’m way off course, property taxes are the primary […]
Published
May 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Just plant flowers to help keep bees thriving

The article about bees and how they overwintered in Maine is inspiring some thought about springtime and what bees need at this time of year (“Maine beekeepers assess hives after endless winter,” April 27). They need food! Food is nectar and pollen from many types of plants that they seek out near their hives – […]
Published
May 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Kindness along the roadside in Gray very much appreciated

I would like to thank all the kind people who showed such care and concern for an old lady stuck on a busy road in Gray on Tuesday morning. You know who you are, and even though I don’t know your names, I will never forget you. I was finally saved by a tow truck, […]
Published
May 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Steve Woods’ priorities make him good choice for Senate

Passion. Knowledge. Transparency. These are the qualities that I want in my state senator – and they all apply to Steve Woods. I recently attended a rally for Steve and left thoroughly energized and refreshed by Steve’s ideals, commitment and promise to work hard to improve District 25. As an environmentally friendly large business owner […]
Published
May 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Taxing property to support public services makes perfect sense

I must respond to the latest letter from William Vaughan Jr. (“Taxes in proportion to home value don’t make sense,” May 19). Mr. Vaughan argues that people should pay only for the services they use rather than be taxed based on their property’s value. This makes sense only if you want to live in a […]

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