Letters

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October 18, 2015

Letter to the editor: Let’s keep northern Maine in the dark

The continued death spiral of Maine’s paper industry and the fact that 2016 is the centennial of the National Park Service and Acadia National Park make now the time to create a national park and recreation area in Maine’s north woods, preserving the dark and providing a new light for local communities. Although a resident […]
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October 18, 2015

Letter to the editor: Should state that borders Texas be flagged as racist?

Given your position of refusing to use the name of the Washington NFL team in print, I’m surprised each week to find the Oklahoma University team listed among the Top 25 college teams. Columnist George Will and others have pointed out that the name “Oklahoma” comes from the Choctaw Indian words for “red” (“okla”) and […]
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October 18, 2015

Letter to the editor: Prudent parents discourage football and all its dangers

Kevin Thomas’ article on dwindling high school football rosters (“Thin rosters have some football teams on the edge,” Oct. 4) seemed to tiptoe around the real issue – concussions, which are rampant at every level above Pee Wee teams. The question is: What parent is going to allow their child to participate in a game […]
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October 18, 2015

Letter to the editor: Fantasy Gov. LePage Park to be entered at one’s risk

Some of us have been wondering where Paul LePage is going to strike next. The suspense may well make some people want to move away or, if they are from away, to stay away. But some people may be staying or visiting in order to see what the governor will think of next. We need […]
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October 18, 2015

Letter to the editor: Safety, consequences should be motorcyclists’ choice

C.B. Mills’ take on motorcycle helmets (“Letter to the editor: To save motorcyclists’ lives, make helmets mandatory in Maine,” Oct. 11) was interesting but slightly misguided. Maine has a rather intelligent helmet law. It protects the young and the inexperienced: Anyone 18 years or younger – and everyone during the first year of obtaining a […]

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October 18, 2015

Letter to the editor: Credit Dill for exposing Republicans as sexists

The commentary “When women are the deciders, many Republicans object” (Oct. 4) made so many sound points. Many Republicans seem to be pro-life until the baby is born, then women are on their own. Childhood poverty is growing in America. We see this before our eyes right here in Maine. I look forward to Cynthia […]
Published
October 17, 2015

Letter to the editor: Incumbent says Korobkin brings creativity and progressivism to Portland’s District 2

Rob Korobkin has my endorsement for City Council District 2, the seat I’ve held for nine years. Rob is humble, creative and thoughtful. Rob is a musician, teacher and computer programmer. His values are very progressive. His down-to-earth style is what we need in city leadership. Rob’s priorities are addressing our affordable housing and homelessness […]
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October 17, 2015

Letter to the editor: Football’s big hits take their toll on boys

Tuesday’s front-page story (“Quick response aids player who ruptured spleen”) detailed how a Greely High sideline doctor’s prompt intervention likely saved Leavitt footballer Adam Smith’s life. One Friday night last football season, I drove to Lewiston and stood in the bleachers to watch Biddeford’s Tigers (and, of course, my wide receiver grandson) on the gridiron. […]
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October 17, 2015

Letter to the editor: North Yarmouth faces key vote to stop urban sprawl

It’s painful to watch small towns change from rural, friendly, comfortable places to urban megatowns with ever-increasing taxes. Such is being attempted in North Yarmouth currently. A divisive issue is coming before the town Nov. 3 as two referendum questions. Question 1 wants to reuse North Yarmouth Memorial School as town offices and create a […]
Published
October 17, 2015

Letter to the editor: Council candidate Kerwin up to the challenge of helping move Portland forward

As Portland wrestles with dramatic growth and change, we need City Council members who possess the skills, the temperament and the energy to move our city forward. District 1 today represents Portland’s greatest challenges and opportunities. I strongly recommend Sean Kerwin as city councilor for District 1. I first met Sean when he was a […]

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