Letters

Published
October 3, 2014

Letter to the editor: Democratic Sen. Jim Boyle knows value of education

Democrat Jim Boyle is the kind of leader whom Mainers can be proud of. He serves with integrity. He listens and takes the time to understand the issues facing his district. Jim is a business owner who is respected in Augusta. He understands that our challenges will be solved by compromise, not by shouting. Jim […]
Published
October 3, 2014

Letter to the editor: House District 54 needs Democrat Denise Tepler

Now is the time … To address important local issues in the Maine Legislature. To restore the setbacks we have experienced under the current administration. To ensure a strong future. To return civility and cooperation to Maine government. To give citizens a real role in how Maine is run. To elect Democrat Denise Tepler of […]
Published
October 3, 2014

Letter to the editor: LePage has what it takes, his remarkable feats show

Hooray for Republican Gov. Paul LePage! While Paul may have “embarrassed” people with his unorthodoxy, I often found myself chuckling. I like a man who has some fire in his veins. True, Paul may not always be pretty and nice; however, pretty is as pretty does, and he has done some remarkable feats while fighting […]
Published
October 3, 2014

Letter to the editor: Democrat Cathy Breen would enrich state Senate

I am supporting Democrat Cathy Breen for the Maine Senate because she is an experienced leader. Cathy led the Falmouth Town Council for two terms as chair and was instrumental in establishing a model for municipal open-space acquisition. That’s why she’s been endorsed by Maine Conservation Voters. Cathy will bring her ability to listen and […]
Published
October 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: Organ donors provide a precious gift

I would like to describe five recent weekdays of my life, but first I want to give you a little history about myself. I am a 69-year-old woman who has been listed as an organ donor since my mid-20s. Little did I know that last month, I’d have an opportunity to be considered as a […]

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October 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: On minimum wage, Collins seeking a balanced solution

In every election, there is an issue generated to divide people. This time it’s the minimum wage. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Some are arguing for a raise to as much as $15 an hour; for sound economic reasons, many others don’t want it raised at all. As frequently happens in Washington […]
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October 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: Mike Michaud has earned the votes of Maine women

The facts are clear. Despite efforts to split us, women must choose between Democrat Mike Michaud and independent Eliot Cutler for governor reasonably soon. Though I voted for Eliot in 2010, I believe Mike is best qualified. For over a decade, many of us have dealt directly with Mike on women’s issues. He’s keenly responsive […]
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October 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: Cutler has best background for protecting environment

This is not a game. It sickens me to witness political leadership resembling a sporting event. The team at all costs! Independent Eliot Cutler is the only gubernatorial candidate I trust to avoid partisanship games. As a scientist, I know that all opinion is a best-fit theory to explain the data. Despite uncertainty in climate […]
Published
October 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: Civilized society should not allow barbaric bear baiting

The practices of bear baiting, hounding and trapping are inhumane, barbaric, archaic and indefensible. It is hard to believe that such practices could ever be considered acceptable, much less legal in a civilized society. It is an embarrassment that we even need a vote to outlaw such barbarism. The time for it to end is […]
Published
October 1, 2014

Letter to the editor: Ban cruel hunting methods, restore fair chase in Maine

I’ve never seen myself as a political person. But when I heard that our state is the very last one to still allow bear trapping, hounding and baiting, I felt a lot of embarrassment – this is not “the way life should be.” These practices are truly unnecessary and cruel. I’m speaking up to support […]

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