Letters

Published
July 14, 2014

Letter to the editor: Statistic about USM graduation rate misleading
Published
July 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: America needs to consider issue of paid parental leave

As a new father continuing my family name here in America, and after reflecting on the recent editorial advocating paid parental leave which clearly agrees with my studies from the UMaine system, America needs to reconsider where the focus is. In my studies we compared crime rates and mental health statistics with other countries based […]
Published
July 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Wealthy drive the country at the expense of the poor

Low-cost labor drives our economy. When presidents Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jackson, Tyler, Polk and Taylor gave their stamp of approval for slave labor, they set the stage for future labor problems. Our Founding Fathers created their fortunes on the backs of slave laborers. Slavery still casts a dark and ominous shadow across our nation […]
Published
July 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Strimling, Harriman good examples of how to disagree

Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman know how to disagree. I have enjoyed the Insight section columns by these two men not only for their informational content, but also because they show how people who are on different sides of the political divide can disagree with respect and humor. All too often we find it impossible […]
Published
July 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Bear referendum concerns retired guide

As a retired Master Maine Guide, 83 years of age, a former resident of Maine and a continued property owner, I am concerned about the approaching referendum initiated by Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting. Mother Nature has a grand plan and man has disrupted it. Now it is up to man to manage it, and […]

Published
July 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Series on Passamaquoddy called thoroughly reported

I find your series on the trials and gross injustice the Passamaquoddy were compelled to endure over several decades throughly reported and very interesting – and a great public service. The paper has obviously invested a lot of money, and the reporter and editor have invested a great deal of time and effort in putting […]
Published
July 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Timing of road repairs leads to more congestion

Now that another summer has officially begun, the roads and highways will be packed full of travelers and tourists alike, added to our local users who work, live and play throughout our state. With this added burden to our constantly growing roadway congestion and rush-hour anxiety, why do the powers that be decide to start […]
Published
July 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: LePage mandate on aid to immigrants disheartening

In 2007 while traveling in India, Nepal and Tibet, I learned how the experience of seeking asylum and refuge from danger impacts individuals, families and communities. I met many refugees, and the experience left an indelible mark. I was particularly amazed by the network of support refugees received from host countries that helped them recover […]
Published
July 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: Bowdoin Christian Fellowship has right to keep leadership within group

I read with interest the “Another View” article by Joe Gauld in the July 4 newspaper, and I have to take exception to some of the author’s points. The Bowdoin Christian Fellowship has every right to keep leadership positions closed to members of the fellowship. What if a member of the Fellowship wanted to have […]
Published
July 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: One-upping New Brunswick shows disrespect for our neighbor

It was irritating to read Ray Routhier’s July 5 article “Is New Brunswick’s ‘East of Ordinary’ the Way It Should Be?” and even more irritating to read some of the suggested slogan responses. Why is there always this mentality of one-upmanship? Isn’t there already more friction than needed in the world? Why isn’t man happy […]

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