Letters

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May 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Shine spotlight on responsible students in Westbrook, other schools

After teaching for 40 years (30 of them in Westbrook), I have reached the conclusion that the vast majority of students in schools are good people. They behave responsibly most of the time and work hard to try to do the right thing all of the time. Westbrook students certainly fit that description. Do students […]
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May 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: State Senate candidate Steve Woods has real facts, experience

As Steve Woods gave a speech at his state Senate campaign kickoff last Wednesday, I realized that there really is no difference between Steve on a podium, in a business suit and in his jeans at one of his children’s games. Steve’s speech wasn’t your typical campaign speech – it was given by a real […]
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May 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Brunswick’s too-large staff driving property taxes up

Folks, do not settle in Brunswick. In the last four years, our property taxes were raised by more than 18 percent. How much can residents and our small businesses afford? Brunswick is in a state of chaos and decline, and nobody on our Town Council can rein in this overspending. Now I am not, and […]
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May 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Portland should regulate commerce of panhandling

Even as a layman (not a lawyer), it strikes me as odd that the city of Portland does not treat panhandling on the medians as an opportunity to regulate commerce – which is perfectly legal and has nothing to do with free speech. Require a permit for panhandling and apply the same rules as any […]
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May 6, 2014

Letter to the editor: Thanks for winter activities at Riverside Golf Course

We would like to express our appreciation to Riverside Golf Course for their commitment to the community of Greater Portland. We really appreciate the cross-country skiing and children’s sledding opportunities they provide for all of us during the winter months. This particularly contributes to our physical fitness in a time of year when it is […]

Published
May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: ‘Maine psychic’ Monroe unworthy of validation

I would like to echo the sentiments of William Lee in his April 28 letter (“Report on ‘Maine psychic’ questioned”) as he questions validating Vicki Monroe, dubbed a “Maine psychic” by your reporter Ray Routhier. Maine needs to proudly embrace science, not unverifiable folk myths. Vicki Monroe is financially exploiting people who are grieving for […]
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May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Crewe Foundation thanked for far-seeing philanthropy

Re: “Maine college using record gift of $3 million to teach art and music synchronicity” (April 29): As president of Portland Ovations, I would like to thank the Crewe Foundation for its grant of $10,000 to help stage our new opera “The Summer King.” Music, opera and baseball fans everywhere will benefit. As a citizen […]
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May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Cumberland County Sheriff Joyce’s work praised

As a past Cumberland County commissioner, I am expressing my support for Sheriff Kevin Joyce’s re-election. During my tenure, I observed him skillfully struggle to provide adequate public services and police protection for communities with a minimum budget; he serves the county’s communities with a bare-bones budget while protecting the county’s citizens. When asked to […]
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May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Officers commend Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce

Former and current law enforcement officers asked to have their thoughts on Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce presented – not to tarnish the opposition, but rather to speak of positive traits and professionalism of someone respected. Sheriff Joyce has more than 27 years of leadership in law enforcement, jail management and comprehensive community commitment. He […]
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May 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Treasure hunting presents challenges

I worked with Sub Sea Research during the 2009 season. I lived and worked on the M/V Sea Hunter alongside Greg Brooks and the other crew members. I am very disappointed to see the articles that have been coming out as of late (“Former crew member claims Gorham treasure hunter staged retrieval of fake gold […]

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