Letters
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PublishedOctober 1, 2014
Letter to the editor: Eliot Cutler would win later if he withdraws now
I offer a deal to independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler that I hope he can’t refuse. If he withdraws from the race now, taking the next four years to demonstrate his commitment to and experience with state government, I will vote for him in 2018. A deal? I promise to hold up my end. Esther […]
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PublishedOctober 1, 2014
Letter to the editor: Clean elections good for left, right, center
Money is a force that can’t be taken lightly. Money can be used for a tool of ultimate corruption. Sadly, it’s no foreign concept that people use money to influence others. For instance: Politicians are supposed to represent all of their constituents fairly, yet often they end up listening more intently to the interests of […]
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PublishedOctober 1, 2014
Letter to the editor: Sen. Susan Collins’ pleasant tone is commendable, but her votes disappoint
I agree with recent letters commending Republican Sen. Susan Collins for her tone of civility. We Mainers should be thankful that she’s avoided the mean-spiritedness of some of her more extreme colleagues. Decency matters, both to our state’s image and to the quality of our political discourse overall. What also matters, however, is our elected […]
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2014
Letter to the editor: Maine would gain from Eliot Cutler’s independent leadership
Maine has reached a turning point. The two political parties have not delivered on their promises. We’re unsure of the two-party system – but we keep plodding. I’d rather not plod anymore. I’m a Maine Republican – an “old” one. In my time, I’ve never seen such angst as we have with Gov. Paul LePage. […]
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2014
Letter to the editor: A voice of reason, role model and advocate for Bath Iron Works, Sen. Susan Collins deserves re-election
Republican Susan Collins has earned our respect, our praise and our vote for U.S. senator. In the din of partisan bickering between Congress and the White House, Susan Collins remains the voice of reason and provides some much-needed leadership both within her party and across the aisle. Sen. Collins serves as a reminder to young […]
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2014
Letter to the editor: Change of venue for USM trustees’ meeting appalling
As a 1979 University of Southern Maine graduate, I was appalled at the venue change of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees meeting to Fort Kent and can only view it as an intentional attempt to block USM student and faculty input. As a Maine taxpayer, I want all concerned parties to have […]
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2014
Letter to the editor: Single-payer health plan in Maine would benefit everyone
Steve Mistler’s Sept. 17 article “Number of Mainers without health insurance rose 9 percent in 2013” notes Maine is one of two states with “a rise in the number of people without health insurance from 2012 to 2013.” Thus, Maine’s uninsured comprise “147,000, or 11.2 percent of the state’s population.” Mistler reports tactical comments from […]
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2014
Letter to the editor: Five Republican candidates merit Mainers’ votes
I support the following Republican candidates, who truly care about the future of our state and country: • Linda Baker for Senate District 23 (Sagadahoc County and the town of Dresden), who is a retired school teacher of 31 years and Topsham Finance Committee chair. • Byron Watson for House District 51 (West Bath, Brunswick […]
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2014
Letter to the editor: In Maine, bear hunting has given way to trophy killing
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2014
Letter to the editor: Ending bear hunting would have economic consequences
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