Letters

Published
October 8, 2014

Letter to the editor: Rep. Sirocki’s hallmarks are leadership and integrity

I appreciate Rep. Heather Sirocki’s ability to remain fiercely principled and yet work with people from very diverse backgrounds and ideals. She’s a straight talker about the issues, and she finds creative ways to make the marketplace work for ordinary Mainers and to make sure they get the services they need in a safe environment. […]
Published
October 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Supporters of Eliot Cutler should mull the impact of a LePage win, vote for Mike Michaud

I am a Democrat, and in 2010, when I saw that the weak Democratic candidate for governor was running a distant third, I voted for Eliot Cutler. He would have been far preferable to Paul LePage. Many others felt the same way, but not enough and not soon enough to thwart Mr. LePage’s election with […]
Published
October 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Eliot Cutler offers an alternative as major parties have let us down

Our political parties have let us down, offering a choice between two flawed gubernatorial candidates. We have a third option: independent Eliot Cutler, with a proven record of success in the public and private sectors. Mike Michaud is a nice man, but “nice” doesn’t translate to skills essential for a chief executive. Keep him in […]
Published
October 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Sen. Susan Collins supports Republican agenda, not working Mainers

I find it astounding that voters favoring Sen. Susan Collins do not realize they are supporting the Republican Party, which is committed to policies benefiting the rich and corporations at the expense of the middle class and poor. Sen. Collins shows this commitment in her recent “no” vote on a bill calling for a constitutional […]
Published
October 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Why the Maine Association of Police endorses Republican Susan Collins

Law enforcement officers hope to accomplish their duties and come home safe to their families. This requires the cooperation and support of the public, along with the proper resources, training and equipment. Ultimately, it requires the support of those in office. This is why the Maine Association of Police endorses Republican Susan Collins for the […]

Published
October 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Class shouldn’t factor into voters’ decisions in Maine gubernatorial race

I would offer the following in response to Porter Leighton’s endorsement of Paul LePage and denigration of Mike Michaud and Eliot Cutler (“Letter to the editor: LePage has best pedigree to lead state as governor,” Sept. 26). I believe that each individual has a compelling life story that should be admired and respected. Unfortunately, Mr. […]
Published
October 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Hope rises as crude imports fall

The articles Sept. 29 about Portland Pipe Line Corp. (“Portland pipeline business drying up as Canadian market shifts”; “Shrinking pipeline shipments deplete Maine’s oil cleanup fund”) describe the reduced use of its crude oil import facility – constructed in World War II, when the exigencies of war required a pipeline that would never be built […]
Published
October 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Clogging an intersection an act of pure selfishness

Most drivers share the road well and can be pleasant and helpful. The other day, while I was stopped at a light, a lady got my attention to tell me that my gas cap was dangling. I had forgotten to replace it. However, there comes a time when even the most agreeable driver becomes a […]
Published
October 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Nemitz in the right spot despite having an opinion

Charles L. Updegraph apparently does not know what a columnist is as compared to a reporter (“Letter to the editor: Columnist Nemitz should be moved to opinion pages,” Sept. 27). So, for the folks who seem always to disagree with Bill Nemitz, a point of edification: Mr. Nemitz is paid to write his opinions. That […]
Published
October 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Learn about mental illness during week of awareness

We are all impacted by mental illness. One in four adults and one in five children directly experience mental illness every year. Whether you know someone who has an illness – a spouse, parent, child, extended family member, coworker or neighbor – or you have an illness yourself, mental illness affects every person. No longer […]

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