Letters

Published
February 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Camden’s McLean debate overlooks rehabs’ effect on property values

Much has been written on the issues surrounding Camden’s Fox Hill, on almost every conceivable argument, pro and con, to the possibility of rezoning a property for a McLean Hospital rehabilitation facility. But a topic that is perhaps most important of all has received scant attention – the impact on our property values. We are […]
Published
February 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Help monarch butterflies by growing milkweed

Special thanks to Mary Beth Breckenridge for her article in the Feb. 16 Telegram (“Gardeners in Maine, elsewhere can help monarch butterflies thrive”). This comes in plenty of time for anyone who wants to help preserve our monarch population in Maine. Even those of us with a tiny amount of dirt to work with can […]
Published
February 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Overreach threatens public access to private Maine land

Much is made of Maine’s tradition of public access to private property. It is a benefit that countless residents and visitors to our state have enjoyed going back generations and is the basis for a lot of Maine’s outdoor recreation economy. The state and every other level of government in Maine are also beneficiaries of […]
Published
February 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Oakhurst really did care, and the ice cream was good

I read Feb. 9 a letter from David S. Kaler of Bath writing “Oakhurst was a company that cared.” How that pleased me. In 1945 your milkman was probably Jimmy Callan, Joe Tourcotte, George McMann or Mike Bennett. Oakhurst ice cream was made in the Bath plant for the Portland plant, and I can attest […]
Published
February 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Late children’s artist also illustrated a cookbook

In reference to the death notice of Danish artist and illustrator Erik Blegvad (“Children’s book illustrator Erik Blegvad dies at 90,” Feb. 13), I was surprised that the emphasis was given only to his children’s books. Indeed, they are a treasure, but let’s not forget his wonderful illustrations to “The Margaret Rudkin Pepperidge Farm Cookbook,” […]

Published
February 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Think of future generations when considering mining in Maine

The current controversy about Maine’s mining rules deserves our immediate attention. It is one of those issues that will drive our kids and grandkids wild with frustration if we don’t protect our state now from mining industry contamination. This is the time when our elected representatives and senators get to reject industry-generated “revisions” to Maine’s […]
Published
February 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: It’s time to do something to moderate climate change

In light of the winter weather we have experienced this year, some people have questioned the validity of global warming. Perhaps “climate disruption” would be a better way of understanding what is going on throughout the country, as “climate disruption” doesn’t always mean warming in every location. Western droughts and wildfires, the Colorado floods, Southern […]
Published
February 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Facts, ‘unfacts’ of single-payer health care system

The Feb. 18 Press Herald included a letter to the editor penned by Bryan Dench, “Doctors should reject expansion of Medicaid.” I value differences of opinion but do not like publicly expressed opinions that are short on facts. I am a group insurance broker who is a staunch supporter of a single-payer system being implemented […]
Published
February 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Road-clearing costs shouldn’t be a surprise to Maine towns

I am not a smart man, but I know a lot. One thing I know is that Maine winters are harsh. A lot of snow and ice. It happens every year. Here is the rub. Every year, just about now, most every city and town announces that they have used up the monies that were […]
Published
February 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Coach, Greely swim team honored for accomplishment

I could not be prouder of Coach Rob Hale and the Greely High School boys’ swim team in winning their fifth straight state title (“Class B boys’ swimming: Greely extends title reign,” Feb. 19). Their recognition and honoring the effort and accomplishment of each member of the team family, whether or not it affected their […]

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