Letters

Published
May 22, 2016

Letter to the editor: LePage event orderly, at the expense of free speech

Gov. LePage’s town hall in Damariscotta on April 27 afforded a good opportunity to hear his views on Maine’s challenges. But even more intriguing were the “production values” of the event. There were at least four police officers in bulletproof vests present, along with a number of other plainclothes security officials. We were asked to […]
Published
May 22, 2016

Letter to the editor: ‘Doonesbury’ offers better commentary than LePage

Displacing “Doonesbury” for Paul LePage (May 8) – what an error in editorial judgment! “Doonesbury” would have offered us more intelligent and thoughtful commentary than that drivel from LePage! Molly Morell
Published
May 21, 2016

Letter to the editor: Maine lobsters deserve their premium price

The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative’s study that found restaurants charge over $6 more per plate for lobster from Maine (“Report: Diners shell out more when menu says the lobster’s from Maine,” May 4) is a ringing endorsement of the theory that diners value the sustainability and purity of our state’s signature product and the ethic […]
Published
May 21, 2016

Letter to the editor: Therapy dogs have real benefits for our veterans

I found Elizabeth Duckworth’s letter to the editor (May 11) about the governor’s dog very interesting, particularly in view of the Page B1 article May 12 titled “Therapy dogs lower student stress levels during finals.” If Ms. Duckworth read the article, would she think the students who interact with therapy dogs need a therapist? The […]
Published
May 21, 2016

Letter to the editor: Roll down car windows, but turn down the volume

It is that time of year again. Time to remind everyone that windows will be opened to get the great ocean air and to clear out the winter blues and cobwebs. People will be outside working in their yards or just enjoying their porches and decks after a long, closed-in winter. However, that peaceful enjoyment […]

Published
May 21, 2016

Letter to the editor: Chenette brings fresh face with a history of service

I’m supporting Rep. Justin Chenette for state senator in the June 14 Democratic primary. Why? I received a flier in the mail from Justin’s opponent, Barry Hobbins, showing the time he has spent in office. The mailer shows he began as a legislator 44 years ago in 1972, flipping between the House and the Senate […]
Published
May 21, 2016

Letter to the editor: Hobbins works tirelessly in state Senate

During his last term in the Maine Senate, Barry Hobbins served as his party’s Senate leader. He demonstrated his ability to work with senators from all parts of Maine, regardless of their party affiliation. He gets things done by working collaboratively. He has a remarkable ability to stand his ground without being confrontational. I have […]
Published
May 20, 2016

Letter to the editor: Sen. Collins puts trucking industry profits before public safety

The May 11 column “Maine Voices: Common-sense restrictions on truck drivers’ hours must be preserved” makes inaccurate statements about anti-truck safety provisions championed by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. There are about 500 truck crashes annually in Maine. Many crashes result in deaths and injuries, and the victims are usually Maine families. Despite the carnage, Sen. […]
Published
May 20, 2016

Letter to the editor: Defuse debate by switching to all-unisex bathrooms

While I was going to the University of Dijon, in France, during my junior year abroad in the 1960s, I had an interesting experience choosing which bathroom I would use. First I entered the restroom to the right of a staircase leading to the dining hall. There was no entrance door closing off the restroom. […]
Published
May 20, 2016

Letter to the editor: A few random thoughts about losing the Portland Pirates

The bottom line in losing the Portland Pirates is that the team was not supported enough by the fan base. I find it absurd that Cross Insurance Arena trustee Chairman Mitchell Berkowitz said that the trustees did not know how much revenue the Pirates were producing. I don’t know of any business run this way. […]

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