Letter: Plastic newspaper bags have many other uses

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • October 23, 2021

On Oct. 19, a letter deemed the plastic bags in which newspapers are delivered a problem. I find wet papers a problem. Let me suggest that people give their newspaper bags to neighbors who need bags for dog waste. And the bags always come in handy to cover mittens from wet snow while shoveling.  Or you can braid them and use them as a base for a wreath. Or if your grandkids need something to take wet socks home in, or, or, or … (Think of some things you formerly used grocery bags for, e.g., wet trash, etc.) ~ Jan Roberson, Harpswell