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Published
January 18, 2012

Letters to the editor:Portland snow removal not up to par

I’m writing to suggest that all Portland residents might want to consider moving south (to South Portland) for the winter. Kudos to the city of South Portland Public Works for their excellent cleanup of our roads after a snowstorm. I live in South Portland and work in Portland. I don’t need a sign welcoming me […]
Published
January 17, 2012

Letters to the editor:Healthy Maine funds pay dividends

Gov. LePage's proposal to make up part of the DHHS shortfall by eliminating programs currently funded by the Fund for a Healthy Maine would jeopardize partnershps that work to prevent and reduce tobacco use, substance abuse and obesity in all Maine communities . . .
Published
January 16, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 16, 2012MaineCare, energy policies debated

I viewed with relief Republican lawmakers’ rejection of Gov. LePage’s callous proposal to balance the Department of Health and Human Services budget by cutting funds for homes for the elderly, the mentally ill and those with substance abuse problems Immediately following the rejection, Gov. LePage’s spokesperson, Adrienne Bennett, released a statement saying, “The governor has […]
Published
January 15, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 15, 2012USM could serve special segment

A suggestion for the Maine university system’s recruitment drive: USM should fill a niche that only a handful of private colleges are addressing: educating students with social and cognitive quirks that make academic independence challenging. A public university that addressed the need for college-level adaptive programs would answer the prayers of parents and students who […]
Published
January 14, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 14, 2012Sebago Lake users left high and dry

There are many stakeholders that would have an interest in the water-level management of Sebago Lake. Maine people fish, boat, swim, sell cottages, rent cottages and spend their vacations here. Standish, Windham, Raymond, Casco, Naples and Sebago derive great benefit in tax revenue and business income from Maine’s deepest and second-largest lake. A little history: […]

Published
January 13, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 13, 2012West End project deserves a chance

In response to the proposed Commercial Street development by J. B. Brown & Sons: First of all, I sincerely laud more than 40 citizens of the West End for their participation and discourse in a neighborhood meeting regarding the possible development of J.B. Brown’s office building. Community involvement in development of neighborhoods is integral to […]
Published
January 12, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 12, 2012:Find the farmers who’ve disappeared

People from across Maine who are interested in farming and food are gathering in Augusta this week for the agricultural trades show. You will find many trade groups and chemical companies amid the bustle. What you won’t find are “the disappeared.” You won’t find the thousands of disappeared farmers who gave up farming when they […]
Published
January 11, 2012

Letters to the Editor:Guantanamo undermines U.S. ideals

Ten years ago today, on Jan. 11, 2002, the first prisoners arrived at Guantanamo Bay. Within weeks, our government declared that the Geneva Conventions did not apply to these prisoners. The prison soon developed a reputation for the torture and mistreatment of prisoners. It has been used as a justification for imprisonment and abuse of […]
Published
January 10, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 10, 2012:Portland parking rules need change

If this is Portland’s Big Brother approach to stifle life and make it so residents and visitors don’t have too good a time here, the long-standing, far-reaching and ever-worsening parking mandates are working real well. Over the years, the millions of dollars culled are far overshadowed by the ill will and malcontent of the recipients […]
Published
January 9, 2012

Letters to the editor:Member who resigned over NRA praised

Kudos to the man who left the Spurwink Rod & Gun Club rather than be forced to join the National Rifle Association. He objects to some of the NRA’s extreme beliefs. The NRA hasn’t always been the fanatical organization it is today. Originally, the goal was to improve marksmanship. Over the years, the organization supported […]

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