Letters

Published
September 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Democrat Caterina has skills to serve Senate District 30

I encourage voters in Maine Senate District 30 to select Democrat Jean-Marie Caterina. I have researched the voting record of her opponent as well as Jean-Marie’s positions on the issues important to me and had the opportunity to speak directly with Jean-Marie. I was already impressed with Jean-Marie’s service on the Scarborough Town Council. She […]
Published
September 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Changes to USM campus will be nightmare for part of neighborhood

The University of Southern Maine is planning on eliminating Bedford Street in order to create more parking garages, while it also intends to build student housing where its student center now exists. What that means is that the 11,000 cars that now use Bedford Street every day to get from the highway or Forest Avenue […]
Published
September 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Classifying secrets inexact process

As I read another letter (Sept. 26) by someone upset with the handling of apparently classified material by Hillary Clinton, I was reminded of my experience with classified items through the years. I have held three separate clearances (up through secret) while doing work for the U.S. military and soon realized that the classification categorization […]
Published
September 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Question 3 interpretation  a ‘misunderstanding’

Chief Edward Googins (Another View, Sept. 27) alleges that I made “false claims” about Question 3. Not so, I say. I’ll address one of his misunderstandings that’s important for voters. Question 3 absolutely redefines the manner in which adults transfer firearms in Maine. The initiative’s definition of “transfer” is pulled from a section of Maine […]
Published
September 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Question 2 raises more questions than answers

Let’s really look at Question 2. I would like to say that I am pro teacher, pro student and pro education, but there are flaws in this new school “aid.” The state promised that the lottery would really help bail out education. Then we were told that the 55 percent referendum would be the answer. […]

Published
September 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Kalikow’s leadership, commitment earns a vote

Recently, I had the honor and privilege of driving Democratic House candidate Theo Kalikow as she met with residents of Scarborough. She earned my vote that evening. Kalikow will be the perfect antidote to the demagoguery and vitriol in Augusta. Her calm, determined character will represent our town well. Kalikow’s lifelong commitment to students and […]
Published
September 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Week of Action to raise awareness of Hyde’s harms

Friday marks the 40th anniversary of the federal Hyde Amendment, which denies abortion coverage to individuals enrolled in most federal health plans and programs. Hyde disproportionately affects people already struggling to make ends meet, who are more likely to be women of color, immigrants, young and transgender or gender-nonconforming individuals. During the week of action, […]
Published
September 28, 2016

Letter to the editor: It’s time for voters to end stigma of marijuana use

The Maine marijuana legalization initiative will be Question 1 on the statewide ballot Nov. 8. I am voting “yes” on 1, to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21-plus because I do not want my mother to think of me as a criminal. She is old and traditional. For years society has looked down on marijuana, […]
Published
September 28, 2016

Letter to the editor: Animal Lives Matter, but you might get a ticket for honking at them

This letter is a warning to all animal lovers in Maine: Honking your horn to avoid an animal in the road is illegal. That’s what Maine District Court Judge Jed French ruled recently in Portland: “Honking at wildlife crossing the road is unnecessary and, therefore, illegal.” And the fine? Only $137. It sounds ridiculous, but […]
Published
September 28, 2016

Letter to the editor: Broder is a dedicated, fair choice for York probate judge

I’ve known attorney Bernard “B.J.” Broder – an independent candidate for judge of probate – since 1999 through our work in the York County District Attorney’s Office. B.J. is intelligent and compassionate. He worked long hours and did whatever it took to do the people’s work and to carry out justice. He is dedicated, ethical, […]

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