Letters

Published
March 4, 2010

Letters to the Editor: March 4, 2010

Turn down volume on motorcycles I applaud the Portland Press Herald’s stand against loud motorcycles (“Motorcycle noise annoys too many too much to ignore,” Feb. 24). But it is not just a few who are bothered by excessive motorcycle noise. Countless Mainers throughout the state are acoustically assaulted by bikers operating with illegal loud pipe […]
Published
March 3, 2010

Letters to the Editor: March 3, 2010

Readers comment on 'folks from away,' paid sick days and Exxon Mobil.
Published
March 2, 2010

Letters to the Editor: March 2, 2010

Readers comment on the State Theatre, non-citizen voting, 'misidentified' workers and Cumberland's road repairs.
Published
March 1, 2010

Letters to the Editor: March 1, 2010

Readers comment on nuclear power, a Cheverus athlete's eligibility and Falmouth's e-mail policy.
Published
February 28, 2010

Letters to the Editor: Feb. 28, 2010

Pull trigger on guns in Acadia? When listening to debate on L.D. 1737, I was struck by the words of state Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D-Brunswick, and felt compelled to express my concerns. Specifically Sen. Gerzofsky stated ”Maine people need a place that they can enjoy and be guaranteed that no one will have loaded firearms.” […]

Published
February 25, 2010

Letters to the Editor: Feb. 25, 2010

Anthem coverage costs outrageous I am a native and current resident of Maine. I have lived in worked in many other parts of the world, including Europe and Canada. I currently spend half of my year in Canada. When I explain to Canadians that people in America can face financial ruin if they cannot afford […]
Published
February 24, 2010

Letters to the Editor: Feb. 24, 2010

Voting should precede citizenship I am writing with regard to the article about immigrant voting rights (“Non-citizen Portland residents seek right to vote,” Feb. 12). The article states that getting citizenship can take 10 years because that’s how long it takes to master the English language. As an immigration attorney, I know that even if […]
Published
February 23, 2010

Letters to the Editor: Feb. 23, 2010

Letters from readers about cemetery desecration, the USS JFK and nuclear waste.
Published
February 22, 2010

Letters to the Editor: Feb. 22, 2010

Medical care different from health care Many in Congress and many citizens believe the health care bill requires a makeover. As a start, I suggest that the bill be renamed Medical Care for U.S.A. I am willing to accept medical care as a right for any United States citizen. A broken limb, a heart attack, […]
Published
February 21, 2010

Letters to the Editor: Feb. 21, 2010

State cuts worthy programs My first reaction to the news that the state will no longer fund the National Board of Certification for Teachers was horror. The program is top-notch and provides school systems with educators that are committed and driven to prove their value and worth to their school community. This year I have […]