Letters

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January 14, 2014

Letter to the editor: Obama should hold torch of freedom at Sochi games

Standing on the deck of our ship entering New York Harbor in the early morning light, I said, “There’s Liberty holding her bright torch, our symbol of freedom.” Liberty has welcomed millions to our shores seeking or returning to a country that represents that hope of freedom for the rest of the world. President Obama […]
Published
January 14, 2014

Letter to the editor: Calling smoking ‘habit’ minimizes harm

Thank you for publishing the excellent Associated Press article about the 50th anniversary of the fight against tobacco (“The report that snuffed out smoking – sort of – hits anniversary,” Jan. 5). Unfortunately, the article had one fatal flaw. The headline in the print version referred to this relentless addiction as a “habit.” By referring […]
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January 14, 2014

Letter to the editor: Negativity tainting debate over RSU 21 bond proposal

I have read many opinions recently on the RSU 21 bond and find the dialogue between the supporters and opponents of this bond encouraging. What I am disappointed about is the negativity and wish we could continue with the correct facts rather than personal attacks on individuals or groups. There are two sides to every […]
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January 14, 2014

Letter to the editor: Reviewer right to suggest Red Sox support opera

As the composer of “The Summer King, An Opera on the Life of Josh Gibson,” I was grateful for Christopher Hyde’s suggestion that the Red Sox come on board to support the opera (“Classical Beat: USM composer’s operatic ode to a heroic – and tragic – baseball legend,” Dec. 22). Unlike letter writer Ted Hargrove […]
Published
January 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Energy efficiency not just for the rich

Efficiency Maine prides itself in the rebates and loans that they make available to Mainers. Unfortunately, a shocking truth has emerged: The funding is unavailable to the majority of Mainers. During the first three years, 85 percent of funding went to the top 15 percent income bracket. The new funding schemes are still designed for […]

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January 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Former PUC staffer questions bias perception

A Dec. 31 article on the Maine Public Utilities Commission (“Bill seeks to avoid conflicts that paralyze Maine PUC”) included this statement: “In September, the PUC was the subject of a critical report from the Legislature’s independent watchdog agency, the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability. The report identified problems with the commission, including […]
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January 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Endorsement of Michaud tarnished EqualityMaine

EqualityMaine courageously led Maine into national recognition for fair-minded, sensitive and sensible protection of the rights of our gay, lesbian and transgender friends, neighbors and families. It was neither easy nor immediate nor instantly popular, but it was right, and EqualityMaine can be proud of its leadership role. But that pride in leadership was seriously […]
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January 13, 2014

Letter to the editor: Expansion of MaineCare will ensure access to care

Somewhere in Maine today, a young adult, juggling part-time work and school, may be spending the day in an emergency room grounded by an asthma attack because he couldn’t afford his medication. A middle-aged person who delayed seeing a doctor because she had no health coverage may have learned she has lung cancer – and […]
Published
January 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: Drug shortage threatens Lyme disease treatment

Susan Cook asked in her letter Jan. 2 (“What is Maine doing to track deadly virus?”) what the state is doing to track the Powassan virus, which caused the death of Marilyn Ruth Snow (“Researchers concerned by virus that killed well-known Maine artist,” Dec. 25). Deer ticks carry a strain of this virus. Lyme disease, […]
Published
January 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: Charitable giving means being asked to give again

Is there anyone out there, besides me, who feels like they are being buried under an avalanche of requests from charitable groups and institutions? There was a time when March of Dimes was in February or March, Easter Seals were at Easter and the American Lung Association did Christmas Seals. They had annual drives. Now […]

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