Letters

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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Trust the biologists, vote ‘yes’ on Question 1

I am voting “yes” on Question 1 to end bear baiting practices in Maine because I do have faith and trust in the biologists in our state. I trust they can devise a more suitable management system, and I’m confident that their higher educations and training specific to bear management practices included more than doughnuts, […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Collins’ support for muscular dystrophy research earns a vote

Frustrated by the low federal investment in muscular dystrophy, my family and I annually join others seeking congressional support for parity. My sons’ story struck a chord with Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who took a leadership role tirelessly promoting relevant legislation. She was an original co-sponsor of the Muscular Dystrophy CARE Act of 2001 and […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Calls for Cutler to quit are disingenuous

The calls by the Democratic Party for independent Eliot Cutler to quit the race for governor as a strategic move are disturbing. Supporters of Eliot Cutler have decided that he is their candidate because they feel he’s earned their votes. Furthermore, many of us believe that if other voters listened to what the candidates have […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Collins is too beholden to big money in politics

Sen. Susan Collins voted with every other Republican on Sept. 11 against a constitutional amendment to overturn the terrible Citizens United decision and allow Congress and state legislatures to regulate big money in politics. This isn’t the first time she’s stopped campaign finance reform in its tracks. She voted twice in 2012 and once in […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: ‘North Woods Law’ shows Maine Warden Service’s hypocrisy

I recall watching an episode of “North Woods Law” in which the Maine Warden Service was trying to track down a person who left corn out to bait deer during the deer season – because, after all, baiting deer is unethical, illegal and not a legitimate way to control the deer population. And now these […]

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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Bellows’ lack of respect costs her

I met Democrat Shenna Bellows once, at a public hearing for a bill banning the placement of campaign signs in or next to cemeteries. I was impressed with her daring to threaten a lawsuit if the committee didn’t reject the bill outright. She, as executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Maine chapter, pronounced […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Cutler can swashbuckle his way to Augusta some other time

Re: “The working life of Eliot Cutler” (Sept. 14): While Democrat Mike Michaud has been advocating for Maine in D.C., working on behalf of our veterans, Maine shoe manufacturers and the working class, Eliot Cutler has been practicing law, working with investment and mutual fund companies and creating nonprofits (“OneMaine”) and then abandoning them. The […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Cain stands up for all Mainers

About a year ago, partisan gridlock brought our federal government to a screeching stop. When politicians draw lines in the sand and refuse to work together, it hurts our communities. Maine is facing enough challenges; we can’t afford political temper tantrums that prevent progress. If we want change, we must elect representatives like 2nd Congressional […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Baiting bears is as necessary as baiting lobsters

Do most readers realize the similarities between baiting for bear and baiting for lobster? • Both are most effectively harvested and managed using bait as a lure. • Both are great renewable resources that we have here in Maine. • Both provide quality food for thousands of people. • Both provide thousands of jobs here in Maine. • Both are […]
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October 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: Fryeburg fair not worth hassle, health risks

After attending the Fryeburg Fair, which followed a long three-hour drive only to find that we had to pay $5 to park in the handicapped area and $10 for each admission, and then to encounter three hours of constant smoke being blown in our faces, we left. Fryeburg Fair used to be one of the […]

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