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Published
January 8, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 8, 2012Setting the record straight on subs

I have no idea what ax letter writer Ray Arft is grinding (“Time to take a close look at hiring of substitutes” Dec. 18). Let me see if I can set him straight on some of the erroneous points he raised. In order to substitute teach in Maine, it is a requirement that you have a […]
Published
January 7, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 7, 2012State budget comments, questions

This letter is in response to the article “Once valuable, suddenly expendable” (Jan. 3) about proposed cuts to assisted-living facilities. There are many different facets of Gov. LePage’s plans to balance Maine’s budget, but in particular I find myself asking the question: Was it too much to ask that a group that is inherently supposed […]
Published
January 6, 2012

Letters to the editor:A tough call, but troopers did right

My congratulations to Trooper Duane Doughty and Sgt. James Urquhart for doing the right thing in making a tough decision regarding Sgt. Robin Parker being stopped on the Maine Turnpike for driving erratically.
Published
January 5, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 5, 2011Old parking meters could help cyclists

Concerning “High-tech parking meters on way” (Dec. 29), some critics have questioned how people will find out about this new system and the expense of removing existing parking meters. Chicago has an interesting solution to both problems — and then some. Instead of removing the old meter, the guts are drilled out and a message […]
Published
January 4, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 4, 2012Renewable energy better investment

Would Americans rather pay taxes to project 5th Fleet firepower in the Middle East, or invest those hard-earned dollars domestically to foment a transition from finite energy to renewable energy? Would we be spending so much blood and treasure in the region if not for the oil? North America is rich in a variety of […]

Published
January 4, 2012

Renewable energy better investment

– Would Americans rather pay taxes to project 5th Fleet firepower in the Middle East, or invest those hard-earned dollars domestically to foment a transition from finite energy to renewable energy? Would we be spending so much blood and treasure in the region if not for the oil? North America is rich in a variety […]
Published
January 3, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 3, 2012Newspapers are unfair to LePage

Though it’s no secret that MaineToday Media newspapers, including The Portland Press Herald, regularly express their dislike for Gov. LePage, the tone continues to deteriorate. They criticized the governor’s efforts to bring runaway welfare spending under control, even though Maine has more recipients than income taxpayers, who are below the national average income but who […]
Published
January 2, 2012

Letters to the editor, Jan. 2, 2012Iraq war over, yet defense costs rise

I read the recent report that Congress and the president passed an increase in spending for the military-industrial complex about which Dwight D. Eisenhower, former president and general, warned the United States. The question that came to mind was, “If the war in Iraq has ended, why are taxpayers being asked to pay more than […]
Published
January 1, 2012

Letters to the editor, Dec. 31, 2011Lynx need existing protections

I am appalled that our governor is backing a bill requesting a federal permit to allow incidental trapping of protected Canada lynx while in the process of trapping coyotes. Maine’s wildlife department is paying hunters and trappers to kill coyotes. Their reasoning is that it will help the deer herd, which is struggling. This is […]
Published
December 31, 2011

Letters to the editor, Dec. 31, 2011’Passionate chefs’ deserve livable pay

Why must I be a doctor or lawyer to live comfortably? I am a chef. I work hard and enjoy what I do. I love the newfound excitement in the culinary arts. That credit goes to Emeril, Bobby Flay and all the other celebrity chefs. There is a misconception that this field has the potential […]

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