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February 12, 2011

Letters to the editor, Feb. 12, 2011No one’s said ‘yes’ to Peaks secession

Portland’s legislators are considering a bill that I and others believe would: 1. Create an exemption for Peaks Island to bypass the established statutory process for secession, which requires collecting a petition signed by at least half of the registered island voters on the island at this time — something which secessionists haven’t been able […]
Published
February 12, 2011

More letters to the editor, Feb. 12, 2011Gov. LePage’s decisions, policies draw criticism

Does Gov. LePage believe Maine can pollute its way to prosperity? If he succeeds in transforming Maine’s reputation into a haven for polluting industries, then who will want to buy Maine seafood or drink Poland Spring water? Who will want to drive their snowmobiles in a landscape “protected” by developers? Those that remember the state […]
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February 11, 2011

Letters to the editor, Feb. 11, 2011We’re Mainers, we’re used to snow

Another winter storm, and broadcasters are once again streaming the closures and cancellations along the bottom of their screens. Perhaps they should allow equal time to those businesses that are open. During one storm, a local restaurant contacted the local station and asked them to announce that they would be open. They did. That was very cool.
Published
February 10, 2011

Letters to the editor, Feb. 10, 2011: Chief offers specifics on new position

I was pleased to see the information put forth by The Portland Press Herald regarding the “broken windows” theory of addressing crime (“Our View: ‘Neighborhood prosecutor’ taking nibbles out of crime,” Feb. 1). However, I write to correct two points raised in your recent editorial and to relay the feedback I have received from the […]
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February 9, 2011

Letters to the editor, Feb. 9, 2011Protect funds for doctors in budget

As president of the Maine Osteopathic Association and a practicing emergency physician, I am writing to implore the Legislature to prevent cuts in funding to the Doctors for Maine’s Future Scholarship Program. As Maine and the nation face a critical shortage of primary care physicians, it is imperative that we not be shortsighted. This program […]

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February 8, 2011

Letters to the editor, Feb. 8, 2011U.S. role in Mideast crisis debated

I’ve been watching live coverage of the events in Cairo and the feeling that among those millions of people of all ages gathering in the square, the spirit of kindness, love, peace and determination prevails – a vibe that we felt during the ’60s and ’70s in Golden Gate Park. We shared food, water, blankets […]
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February 7, 2011

Letters to the editor, Feb. 7, 2011State’s growth policies need caution

Everyone should agree that business ventures need a fast track to get needed permits and "go ahead" letters from state/federal government agencies. However, people in the private sector, business community and government offices should spend some time with a Google search on the Internet. Just search "Superfund cleanup sites in Maine."
Published
February 6, 2011

Letters to the editor, Feb. 6, 2011:Hunters, let coyote traps alone

Many complain of the coyote population, its damage to livestock and our deer herds. Five members of the Carrabassett Valley Trappers removed 78 coyotes from the woods this fall. While this may seem like a large amount, it isn’t. The coyote population remains high in the areas trapped, but many more deer will make it […]
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February 5, 2011

Letters to the editor, Feb. 5, 2011:Don’t cut Social Security, Medicare

It is incomprehensible to me why Republican members of Congress want to reduce or eliminate Social Security and Medicare benefits, especially considering our current economic malaise. We live in a time when employee pensions are being eliminated by many, if not most, organizations (and being reduced by many others), when at the same time the […]
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February 4, 2011

Letters to the editor, Feb. 4, 2011Cutler Files show dark side of system

Regarding "The Cutler Files," this entire saga is what is wrong with politics and why citizens are mistrustful of the political process and politicians in particular. The continuous "issuing of statements," the vehement denials, the obfuscation, the parsing of words -- this is the type of nonsense that makes people throw up their hands in disgust and check out of the political process.

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