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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Pope’s ‘war is madness’ speech is a shot at BIW

On Sept. 13, Pope Francis spoke at a ceremony in northern Italy commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. He began by reminding us that “war is madness.” He focused on the story of Cain and Abel, where Cain asks in Genesis 4:9: “What does it matter to me? Am I […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Seals need time on beaches to rest and recuperate

In the Oct. 1 article “Shrinking Arctic ice forcing walrus into huge crowds,” Associated Press reporter Dan Joling states: “Unlike seals, walrus cannot swim indefinitely and must rest.” He is incorrect. Seals also need to haul out of the water to rest, a common sight on Maine and New Hampshire beaches. Marine mammal stranding response […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Lack of vision for future jobs is not new

The loud laments that surround the closing of the Bucksport and East Millinocket mills are drowning out a pitiful truth. This is no campaign pitch, but Mainers need to know Eliot Cutler is absolutely right that this vast two-mill job loss was preventable and should have been foreseen, because it was – by me, back […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Congress Square provides comfortable respite

One day recently, after a gorgeous weekend, I did not want to go inside for a cup of coffee. Nor did I want to sit on the sidewalk, as I wanted to read and write in less bustle. Congress Square Park was perfect. With its steps into a spacious separate area, it still felt connected […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Eliot Cutler would make a great USM president

Re: “The working life of Eliot Cutler” (Sept. 14): Readers of the Maine Sunday Telegram have been presented with a substantial amount of information concerning the candidates for Maine governor. It is apparent that Eliot Cutler has the most extensive professional vitae. Readers who conclude that his qualifications are best suited for governing Maine will […]

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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Trust the biologists, vote ‘yes’ on Question 1

I am voting “yes” on Question 1 to end bear baiting practices in Maine because I do have faith and trust in the biologists in our state. I trust they can devise a more suitable management system, and I’m confident that their higher educations and training specific to bear management practices included more than doughnuts, […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Collins’ support for muscular dystrophy research earns a vote

Frustrated by the low federal investment in muscular dystrophy, my family and I annually join others seeking congressional support for parity. My sons’ story struck a chord with Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who took a leadership role tirelessly promoting relevant legislation. She was an original co-sponsor of the Muscular Dystrophy CARE Act of 2001 and […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Calls for Cutler to quit are disingenuous

The calls by the Democratic Party for independent Eliot Cutler to quit the race for governor as a strategic move are disturbing. Supporters of Eliot Cutler have decided that he is their candidate because they feel he’s earned their votes. Furthermore, many of us believe that if other voters listened to what the candidates have […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Collins is too beholden to big money in politics

Sen. Susan Collins voted with every other Republican on Sept. 11 against a constitutional amendment to overturn the terrible Citizens United decision and allow Congress and state legislatures to regulate big money in politics. This isn’t the first time she’s stopped campaign finance reform in its tracks. She voted twice in 2012 and once in […]
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October 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: ‘North Woods Law’ shows Maine Warden Service’s hypocrisy

I recall watching an episode of “North Woods Law” in which the Maine Warden Service was trying to track down a person who left corn out to bait deer during the deer season – because, after all, baiting deer is unethical, illegal and not a legitimate way to control the deer population. And now these […]

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