Letters

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October 11, 2011

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 11, 2011A vote to bring Civic Center up to date

For 34 years my family and friends, like your family and friends, have enjoyed attending events at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Children and adults carry with them the memories of attending concerts, events, rodeos, sporting events and trade shows. Now is the time to support the $33 million bond for the Civic Center’s expansion […]
Published
October 10, 2011

Letters to the editor, Oct. 10, 2011An inspiring example of unity

The front-page photo in the Sept. 12 edition of The Portland Press Herald showing President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama side by side with former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush was a fitting finale to the highly emotional tribute to the 9/11 victims and survivors. Their appearance together was […]
Published
October 8, 2011

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 8, 2011Build more casinos? Readers differ

I’m writing in response to the Sept. 24 letter by Bruce Sanford, “More racinos? Place your bets.” I’m one of the people he refers to as “stupid” who voted for legalized gambling. I think if Mr. Sanford had done his homework, he would be aware that the casino in Oxford is owned by Maine people, […]
Published
October 7, 2011

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 8, 2011Occupy effort falls short, say readers

The Occupy Wall Street movement reminds me of the tea party movement. Both factions are angry at some faceless “other.” The tea party was angry at “big government.” This presumably does not include the Defense or Homeland Security departments. The Occupy Wall Street faction is angry at “the rich” and “corporations.” This presumably does not […]
Published
October 6, 2011

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 6, 2011Discuss Scarborough school Oct. 17

As chairperson of the Wentworth Intermediate School Building Committee, I feel compelled to write this letter in response to two recent opinion pieces authored by former Town Councilor Jeffrey Messer. The School Board formed the 41-member Building Committee last fall and since its formation, the committee has spent thousands of hours working on this project. […]

Published
October 5, 2011

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 5, 2011Same-day registration debate continues

On Nov. 8, Mainers will have the opportunity, and the privilege, to cast their vote in the 2011 elections. This year, a very important question is on the ballot which will require a “yes” or “no” answer. I urge anyone reading this to please vote “yes.” The issue at hand is Election Day voter registration, […]
Published
October 4, 2011

Letters to the Editor Oct. 4, 2011Protect the Clean Air Act

I’m writing to ask Maine citizens to please contact our members of Congress and give them the message that Mainers want to keep the Clean Air Act strong. My sister is asthmatic and has severe allergies. For most of us, we wake up and start our day without much thought to the air we are […]
Published
October 3, 2011

Letters to the editor, Oct. 3, 2011Hymn-sing shows organ’s value

Kudos to Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ (FOKO) and the Portland Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) for demonstrating the ongoing current popularity of a genre of music that is fading in my own church: the traditional hymn sing! Merrill Auditorium appeared to be filled to overflowing as I tried to find handicapped […]
Published
October 1, 2011

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 1, 2011Focus on effective job creation

As the production manager at Haven’s Candies, I know all too well how the slow economy has affected jobs. It’s discouraging that in August our nation produced no new net jobs and the national unemployment rate remains at over 9 percent. Businesses are reluctant to hire new employees in this economy because of the many […]
Published
October 1, 2011

More Letters to the Editor, Oct. 1, 2011Mayoral race favorites noted

The best man for the job may be a woman. In Portland, the best candidate is Jill Duson. Jill knows Portland, loves Portland and has worked tirelessly for Portland in a myriad of ways. Elected four times to represent residents from all parts of the city, and twice as honorary mayor, she has also served […]

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