letter to the editor

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August 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: You need an astronaut’s skill to drive in Portland

Surely the people who fix front ends, alignments and bent rims rejoice in this state of affairs.
Published
August 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Outdoor concerts still intruding on Rock Row’s neighbors

I am writing to comment on the noise levels and vibrations from the recent concerts at Rock Row. I live in the Nasons Corner neighborhood near Evergreen Cemetery. The noise and vibrations have not enabled me to enjoy my personal entertainment in my home even with the windows and doors closed. I have not been […]
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August 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Public sector workers deserve our respect

I want to thank the Portland Press Herald for publishing Jim Bouchard’s insightful op-ed (“Maine Voices: Hard work of dedicated Long Creek staff unfairly overlooked,” Aug. 1). I urge the Editorial Board to take him up on his invitation to visit Long Creek and meet these hardworking and well-intentioned state employees before you write your […]
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August 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Who’s bankrolling the anti-corridor campaign?

In June, at the Pownal annual town meeting, a vote was taken to distance the town from Central Maine Power and its corridor project. The Natural Resources Council of Maine actively worked to win that vote. NRCM is one “voice” opposed to the project. There is another voice, which is the “No CMP Corridor” signs […]
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August 12, 2019

Letter to the editor: Congress considers much needed climate bills

I was pleased to read that Sen. Susan Collins has recently co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that, if enacted, could eventually lead to the reduction of short-lived but potent climate pollutants. These include refrigerants, which leak from appliances like air conditioners and refrigerators, methane, which escapes from landfills and oil and gas exploration sites, and black […]

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August 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Make clear which lawmakers are NRA favorites

How often do you hear “… because of the powerful gun lobby …”? Really? A lobby is more powerful than our elected government? I challenge this newspaper to publish, every day until the 2020 general election, the names of every representative and senator, both state and federal, who receives campaign money from the National Rifle […]
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August 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Portland program doesn’t certify guides for businesses

As part of Portland’s vibrant “history community,” it was a delight to read about the success of all the various tours that are now offered to our visitors and residents (“Walking tours thrive in walkable Portland,” July 28). However, I do wish to clarify what appeared to be a misconception by the reporter. The Portland […]
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August 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: When it comes to health care, Collins’ actions speak louder than her words

Sen. Susan Collins voted in favor of the Trump tax reform act that took effect in 2018. That tax bill included a provision that included rescinding the individual mandate from the Affordable Care Act (i.e., the ACA – or Obamacare). In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled, in response to consistent Republican lawsuits to kill the […]
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August 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Maine media outlets overlook K-12 education

An important civic institution that employs tens of thousands and costs the state over $1 billion deserves more attention.
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August 11, 2019

Letter to the editor: Rise in spending shows need for publicly funded Portland campaigns

You may ask: Why does Portland need to publicly fund the campaigns of candidates, as proposed by the Fair Elections Portland initiative, to appear on the ballot this fall? The answer is in the campaign finance reports filed by candidates over the last five years. These reports show that from 2012 to 2015, the average […]

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