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June 14, 2014

Letter to the editor: Florida Gov. Rick Scott too clever for state’s good

Reading the article “Florida GOP challenges climate science” (June 8), I was struck by both the cleverness and the foolishness of the Republican messaging used by Florida Gov. Rick Scott. Clever, because by claiming “I’m not a scientist,” Scott identifies himself with the man on the street, and implies that we need make no difficult […]
Published
June 14, 2014

Letter to the editor: Former student offers solution for USM’s woes

I attended what was then the University of Maine at Portland for six years through continuing education and two years of full-time work. In the sixth year of my studies, the University of Maine at Portland merged with Gorham State Teachers College, so I became a member of the first graduating class of POGO U […]
Published
June 14, 2014

Letter to the editor: Will should be disqualified for sexual assault views

I think it’s important for people to read and (respectfully) listen to opposing views, but please give some thought to dropping George Will’s commentary from your paper. Mr. Will’s statement in his June 9 column that a woman’s having been sexually assaulted on campus is a “coveted status that confers privilege” is disgusting and inflammatory […]
Published
June 14, 2014

Letter to the editor: Where was the oversight on VA health care?

I served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969, and I consider myself to be one of the lucky veterans. That’s why it pains me to see our Veterans Affairs system so rife with corruption and mismanagement, to the point where veterans are suffering and some have even died as a […]
Published
June 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Many Mainers can’t afford increase in electricity bill

I am surprised and disappointed to hear about the rate increase proposed by Central Maine Power. As one of CMP’s half-million customers, I wanted to voice my concern and disapproval of the proposal. All CMP customers will be affected by this rate increase if it’s approved by the Maine Public Utilities Commission. Maine is a […]

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June 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Let’s play softball just for the fun of it, Portlanders

I have noted, wherever I have happened to live, that participation in sports is available to all, but that the given sport tends to be highly competitive and thus does not typically involve women. A woman who wishes to participate in softball in Portland is allowed to do so, but she’d better be Olympic material! […]
Published
June 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Show some decency and raise the paltry minimum wage

Seattle recently put its minimum wage on a track to reach $15 an hour over several years from its comparatively high $9.32 today. Is public conscience and modest mathematics strong enough in just a few places in this great United States of America to end gross human exploitation and widespread economic suffering? Some say that […]
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June 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Donating land has so many benefits

Do you own undeveloped land that you want to make useful? Donating your land to conservation is a great use of your property. Undeveloped public land is one of Maine’s most valuable resources because it increases tourism, supports habitat for wildlife, provides clean air and water, and boosts the economy of Maine. Maine’s forests are […]
Published
June 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: Michaud does most on behalf of veterans

In a recent article by Eric Russell, titled “Opponents attack Michaud over VA scandal” (May 31), I found it interesting just how long it took for opponents of Mike Michaud to politicize this issue for their personal and political gain. There is no politician in Maine today who has done more to help our veterans […]
Published
June 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: Businesses will value graduates who meet new diploma requirements

What will it take for Maine to secure a competitive economic future? The answer is right in front of us: students who are well-prepared for college and careers. But while many of them have been walking to receive diplomas recently, too few are prepared for the next step. It’s good to see that school systems […]

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