Letters

Published
September 8, 2014

Letter to the editor: Cross Insurance Arena in Portland a reflection of Steve Crane

One of my philosophies in life is to “live life with no regrets.” So I’d like to take this opportunity to publicly express my appreciation to Steve Crane, retired general manager for the Cross Insurance Arena, formerly known as the Cumberland County Civic Center. I have great respect for Steve’s legacy. He was the civic […]
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September 8, 2014

Letter to the editor: Nemitz getting tiresome with opinions on LePage

If Bill Nemitz would just start his columns by saying, “I’m a liberal and I hate conservatives and all things Republican,” we would all read his columns with the correct perspective . . . or we wouldn’t read them at all. I read his column “Ads praising LePage’s work on economy a snow job” (Aug. […]
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September 8, 2014

Letter to the editor: Voters need early debates to make informed choices

Is Susan Collins afraid to defend her record? Why won’t she commit to a debate with Democrat Shenna Bellows until Oct. 20, just a few weeks before Election Day? Voters need to hear Sen. Collins explain how her membership in the “moderate” wing of the Republican Party inspired her votes against raising the minimum wage, […]
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September 8, 2014

Letter to the editor: Planned Parenthood rant chose innuendo over facts

In a Sept. 1 letter (“Planned Parenthood PAC faulted for slick pro-abortion effort”), Pat Truman makes several disclaimers: “According to the news . . .”; “Apparently the Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund . . .”; and “. . . continuing reports state . . .” She then cites opinion, undocumented statements and “cherry-picked” facts – […]
Published
September 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Market Basket events show value of taking a stand

Regarding DeMoulas Market Basket Supermarkets: Right is might! Right prevails over greed! What those employees (plus their friends, relatives and the general public) displayed in the past six weeks was pure grit to show people, like the DeMoulas, that righteousness is mightier that the sword! The whole scenario should be a lesson for every human […]

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September 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Frank’s defense of Israel relies on myths

Former Congressman Barney Frank recently lent his good name to defending Israel, even as he opposed Israel’s disastrous settlement policy. Unfortunately, Frank’s defense relies on myths that have long obscured the real history of the Israel/Palestine conflict, thereby preventing a just peace. Every point Congressman Frank makes about the history of the conflict – about […]
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September 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Frank sorts out agreements, disagreements about conflict in Gaza
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September 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Jewish community Alliance leader nullifies facts

I am very concerned to read that Emily Chaleff, executive director of the Jewish Community Alliance, attempts to defend the military actions of the state of Israel against Gaza (“Another View: Israel critics rely on suspect data on Palestinian deaths,” Aug. 24) and criticizes the views of Jewish Mainers who oppose what Israel is doing […]
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September 7, 2014

Letter to the editor: Columnist fails to mention winter tick threat to moose

This letter is in regard to Mark Latti’s Aug. 17 Outdoors column, “Moose herd calls for sound management.” It is unfortunate that after mentioning the collaring of 50 moose by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in the Moosehead region this past winter, the column becomes the usual public relations drivel that we […]
Published
September 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Count on Bellows to put people before corporations

Especially because of the Supreme Court’s recent decisions giving corporations the right to pour vast amounts of money into the election process, Shenna Bellows’ Senate candidacy is a true gift. She has an outstanding record of defending the rights of regular working people, including her opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Sen. Susan Collins remains silent […]

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