Letters

Published
May 17, 2016

Letter to the editor: Diane Russell’s bold leadership shows she belongs in Senate

When state Rep. Diane Russell told me she was introducing an amendment at Maine’s Democratic convention to abolish superdelegates, I thought, “That’s a nice idea, but it’s never going to happen.” But much to my surprise, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton supporters united, voting overwhelmingly to eliminate superdelegates and strengthen our democratic process, thanks in […]
Published
May 17, 2016

Letter to the editor: SAD 6 superintendent has strong record as a leader

As a student at Bonny Eagle High School in School Administrative District 6, I can attest to the monumental character of Superintendent Frank Sherburne. Under his tenure, the district has grown exponentially. Summer math and reading programs for elementary students have begun, and, as a result, test scores have increased. Graduation rates have increased. Dropout […]
Published
May 16, 2016

Letter to the editor: No justice in a Clinton White House

You publish many letters from your readers suggesting that Sen. Susan Collins should not support Donald Trump. Fine. I’m a dyed-in-the-wool Republican and I don’t want to vote for him. The problem is that his opponent is less qualified than he is, given her dishonest background and lack of accomplishment. So what is a Republican […]
Published
May 16, 2016

Letter to the editor: Collins should demonstrate integrity, oppose Trump

I was saddened but not surprised to hear that Sen. Susan Collins intends to support Donald Trump. It confirms that it’s politics as usual and not about personal beliefs or integrity. She acknowledged that she always supported the Republican Party nominee and stated “I suspect I would do so this year.” However, she wants him […]
Published
May 16, 2016

Letter to the editor: LePage deserves no praise for acquiring shelter dog

I could not believe the comment (a woman) posted in the Voice of the People on May 11, regarding Veto and (suggesting that) the LePages would make a better home for this dog than the lady that this dog would (have) helped as a therapy dog. This lady was supposed to get this dog and […]

Published
May 16, 2016

Letter to the editor: Can America still count on a civilized election process?

Leonard Pitts’ column of May 11, “Will there be Blood?,” reminded me of an experience I had many years ago in Venezuela. It was November 1976 and I was visiting our office in Caracas during the U.S. election week. Jimmy Carter won the presidency. The morning after the vote, the local general manager came into […]
Published
May 16, 2016

Letter to the editor: IF&W makes puzzling decisions on fishing, hunting

I’m trying to figure out the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. As a lifelong hunter and fisherman, I don’t get it. We have a mild winter so they declare open water fishing in March, not on the date it’s been forever: April 1. Why not have open water fishing year round if you want it any […]
Published
May 16, 2016

Letter to the editor: Hardworking Hobbins merits Maine Senate seat

This letter is in support of Barry Hobbins for state Senate. Politicians come and go, and some of them in Augusta spend a lot of time trying to convince us that they are working hard for us. Barry Hobbins does work hard but he doesn’t waste any of our time promoting himself. He does his […]
Published
May 15, 2016

Letter to the editor: Make room for the governor, but save space for ‘Doonesbury’
Published
May 15, 2016

Letter to the editor: Support for Sanders will go all the way to November

Are you a disenfranchised voter? When looking at our choices in the upcoming election, many people are more than a little frustrated. I was too until I realized that, while the Democratic primary system may be rigged with bought politicians and lobbyists as superdelegates, they still have no control over whom I vote for in […]

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