Letters

Published
December 21, 2013

Letter to the editor: Midtown big opportunity for Portland in several ways

We are writing to voice strong support for the proposed midtown project in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood. While bringing much-needed construction jobs to the local area, the project will benefit local businesses such as ours as partners in providing materials and expertise toward realizing “A Vision for Bayside.” Midtown is a major economic opportunity, as well […]
Published
December 21, 2013

Letter to the editor: Nomenclature key to telling truth about Canadian export

The Press Herald should stop using the phrase “oil sands” to refer to the product coming from the Athabasca tar sands deposits in Alberta. The phrase is nothing but deliberate oil industry PR. Even the oil industry refers to it as “dilbit” or “dilute bitumen.” Bitumen is tar, plain and simple. What could be shipped […]
Published
December 21, 2013

Letter to the editor: Panhandling complaints miss real issues in the city

I am writing in response to the article posted Nov. 19 (“In court, Portland defends panhandling limits”), discussing the prohibition of panhandling by the city of Portland. It is frustrating to see the number of complaints about panhandling when the real issue is being overlooked. Why do the residents of Portland think people are panhandling? […]
Published
December 21, 2013

Letter to the editor: ACA’s policy on loan debt excludes graduate student

As a graduate student, I’m required to have health insurance, and since I’m financing my education with student loans, this cost is becoming part of my student loan debt. When I attempted to register for an Affordable Care Act plan, my student loan income was already considered debt and rendered me ineligible for the ACA. […]
Published
December 20, 2013

Letter to the editor: Wind energy benefits health, economy

Re: “Maine wind project could create 340 jobs, $120 million in investment,” Dec. 4: The American Lung Association has long been proponents of alternative energy production sources, including wind power, due to the immense health benefits of renewable energy. Renewable energy produces cleaner emissions, a stark contrast to the dirty coal-fired power plants of present […]

Published
December 20, 2013

Letter to the editor: Elver fishery could be loser in gluttonous competition

Here we go with another reality show featuring Mainers! “Animal Planet,” not the environmental advocates that I thought, is airing competitive elver fishing (“Maine elver fishermen to hunt prey on ‘Animal Planet,’ ” Dec. 18). Catch as many of the baby eels as you can. Catch more than the other teams and win! Win what? […]
Published
December 20, 2013

Letter to the editor: Daughter of trucker meets lawmaker’s attack head-on

I am writing in response to Rep. Brian Bolduc’s statement on “brainless truckers.” His statement may have been directed at truckers in Auburn, but I am taking this as a personal attack (“State House Notebook: Political actors play roles as probe stirs up casino bid,” Dec. 16). As the daughter of a successful trucker, I […]
Published
December 20, 2013

Letter to the editor: Buying products with down and feathers has no upside

It is now the season when folks are looking for warm clothing and/or shopping for loved ones. I just wanted to remind readers of the cruelties of buying anything with down and feathers in it because it is not too late to return these items! Down is produced mainly in European countries, where ducks are […]
Published
December 19, 2013

Letter to the editor: What is the benefit of LogistiCare?

While MaineCare transportation before LogistiCare was not perfect, the loss of York County Community Action transportation providers will be terrible (“MaineCare rides program losing drivers in York County,” Dec. 14). LogistiCare provided one ride for my son one morning. He was transported from Hollis to Biddeford by way of Portland. This meant he was picked […]
Published
December 19, 2013

Letter to the editor: Spirits lifted, hope renewed by young at Noonday Concert

My husband and I have attended two recent Noonday Concerts at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, and they both lifted our spirits and renewed our hope in our young people. As a teacher for more than 30 years, I am well aware of the educational challenges facing our country. Recently we did not score […]

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