Letters

Published
December 25, 2013

Letter to the editor: Acting Education Commissioner Rier could use refresher course on Title 1 funds

In response to Acting Education Commissioner Jim Rier’s comment that the state would be paying twice for the same services if it didn’t use Title I funds to reduce a district’s state subsidy: He needs a refresher course. School districts may be able to use Title I money in a variety of ways. Based on […]
Published
December 25, 2013

Letter to the editor: Think about experience, credentials, not party lines, when voting

Marilyn Reynolds wrote an interesting political letter. She noted, “Eliot Cutler may have spectacular talents and philosophy, but he is in fact a third-party candidate … .” Well, for Ms. Reynolds and others who may feel that Mr. Cutler doesn’t yet meet their standard for governor, I’ll take a little editing license and change “may” […]
Published
December 25, 2013

Letter to the editor: Now is the time to open dialogue with Cuba’s leader

President Obama should be lauded for shaking the hand of Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service in South Africa. He will be criticized for this by some, but the Cold War as seen by President Kennedy is over. Diplomacy with Cuba has to start somewhere, and why not now? Raul Castro is not perfect, […]
Published
December 25, 2013

Letter to the editor: In Bayside debate, pay heed to earthquake potential

Regarding “Our View: Bayside’s future will be wet without investment” (Dec. 17), subtitled “The debate over change in the neighborhood should focus on more than aesthetics”: Little is said about the possibility and effect that an earth tremor (i.e., a small earthquake) would have on a 16-story residential tower built on fill. One only needs […]
Published
December 25, 2013

Letter to the editor: Women should not be harassed over abortion

I had to write to say that it is about time someone said something about women having an abortion (“Letters to the editor: Abortion is an individual decision, not the public’s,” Dec. 7). I want to thank letter writer James Joyce for speaking up for us women. It is our body, and we should have […]

Published
December 24, 2013

Letter to the editor: Gov. LePage seems oblivious to bad air days

As someone who enjoys the outdoors and understands how much the Maine brand depends on clean and healthy air, I appreciate your Dec. 12 editorial, “Our View: LePage should sign anti-smog petition.” It seems our governor is failing to take Maine’s air quality seriously. The administration is refusing to sign on to a multi-state anti-smog […]
Published
December 24, 2013

Letter to the editor: Governor choosing polluting industries over Maine’s health issues

Your Dec. 12 editorial, “Our View: LePage should sign anti-smog petition,” was spot on. I follow this issue closely, and I wholeheartedly agree with your statement, “Maine’s governor is siding with out-of-state power companies while our air quality suffers.” Sadly, this administration seems to be ignoring common-sense public health protections in favor of polluting industries. […]
Published
December 24, 2013

Letter to the editor: Promoters of distrust, fear should take page from Mandela’s book

Few of the words of tribute and condolence from around the world after the recent death of former South African President Nelson Mandela were more eloquent than those spoken by America’s chief executive. But perhaps the most powerful ones Barack Obama used to honor the man who ultimately forgave those who had kept him imprisoned […]
Published
December 24, 2013

Letter to the editor: Social Security is decidedly not intergenerational theft

A letter by William Vaughan Jr. (“Column right on insurance; it’s truly intergenerational theft,” Nov. 19) quoted Stanley Druckenmiller and others: “Many seniors with greater means nearing retirement age will pocket a handsome profit.” And in Vaughan’s own words, “Elders today are being supported by younger people who are required to pay into Social Security.” […]
Published
December 23, 2013

Letter to the editor: Fix jail funding dilemma by changing role of counties

The state and counties are wrestling with county jail funding. Recently, the counties looked to the Legislature for funding, reaoning that overuse of property tax revenue burdens property owners. The Legislature agreed, offered funds and created a board without enforcement authority while placing performance requirements on the counties. All of them broke the agreement. Additionally, […]

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