Letters

Published
September 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Beyond cruelty, baiting bears hurts other wildlife

A letter regarding bear baiting urges Mainers to be honest, but the author fashions falsehoods to bolster weak arguments (“Bears taken over bait face humane way to die,” Aug. 1). Anyone who believes there’s no cruelty in baiting should watch one YouTube video of this cowardly practice. As if shooting a bear while she’s gorging […]
Published
September 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Proposed Downeaster layover facility in Brunswick raises questions

Re: “In debate on siting Downeast-er layover facility, a switch: Too few riders?” (Sept. 15): I’m having trouble understanding the logistics concerning the proposed layover facility in Brunswick for the Downeaster, at a cost of nearly $13 million (probably more, because it always works out that way). Let’s see, many runs are sold out and […]
Published
September 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Just how far might Native American correctness go?

Over the past few years, we have witnessed a proliferation of Native American correctness. In the national spotlight, there’s been a renewed call for the Washington Redskins to renounce their name. Locally, Scarborough and Sanford high schools, along with other “sensitive” school districts, fell in line and made identity changes. So what of the city […]
Published
September 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Let’s not delay on clean energy

In your Sept. 10 edition, there were several articles that highlight the difficulty we have as a society in grasping and dealing with trouble. First there was the story of Ray Rice, and how his suspension from football was not implemented until a video was posted to the Internet showing graphically his punching Janay Palmer, […]
Published
September 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Sen. Susan Collins a voice of reason on Capitol Hill

In 2002, Chellie Pingree tried it. In 2008, Tom Allen tried it. Now, in 2014, Shenna Bellows and out-of-state groups are trying it again. Trying what? Trying to convince Maine voters that Republican Sen. Susan Collins is a far-right ideologue. That tactic failed for Pingree and Allen. And it will fail for Bellows and her […]

Published
September 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Voting for Cutler will win another term for Gov. Paul LePage

If you want another four years of the same, then vote for either Republican Paul LePage or independent Eliot Cutler for governor, and LePage will be elected again by the minority. If you do not want more of the same, then vote for Democrat Mike Michaud. For those who really want Cutler? Please do not […]
Published
September 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Democratic candidate for state representative Diane Denk is a strong voice for families

Diane Denk, Democratic candidate for state representative for Kennebunkport and parts of Kennebunk and Biddeford, has always made helping needy families her No. 1 priority. She served as the chair of a homeless shelter for women and children in an impoverished neighborhood in Chicago. Her efforts enabled the shelter to purchase and repair an abandoned […]
Published
September 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Arrest, report on Maine lawmaker’s alleged sexual encounter questioned

So the Maine State Police have arrested state Rep. Brian L. Jones for allegedly having sex with a woman inside a van belonging to her in a park-and-ride lot (“Maine lawmaker arrested in alleged sexual encounter,” Sept. 17). I am not in favor of adultery; however, I also believe it is a private matter between […]
Published
September 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Debates would help voters make informed decision on Maine’s next governor

We all want to elect a governor with the best ability to govern Maine this year. And I’m not sure who that is! More than ever, this position will take true leadership and involve listening to and earning the respect of legislators. Debates allow us to hear the candidates’ ideas and responses to the vital […]
Published
September 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Bear baiting is ‘wildlife management’

After viewing Maine state animal biologists and game wardens on TV explaining why we should vote “no” on the bear hunting referendum, it occurs to me that the disconnect between hunters and those opposed to the current practices in bear baiting is all about semantics. I understand the referendum opponents’ stance on the need to […]

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