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Published
January 21, 2013

Letters to the Editor: Mural now apparently safe for all eyes

In March 2011, Gov. LePage, following a tip from an anonymous fax, had Judy Taylor’s mural celebrating Maine labor history moved from the Labor Department and placed in a secret hiding place because he asserted it was anti-business, too pro-labor and similar to communist propaganda in North Korea. State funds were consumed to fend off […]
Published
January 20, 2013

Letters to the editor: Teens’ films show real initiative

I would like to thank Bill Nemitz and his Sunday column (“Horror all around over teen filmmakers’ bloodbaths set in Brunswick,” Jan. 13) for introducing me to USN Films. As a performer, it is truly inspiring to see a group of high school students putting their energy into creative endeavors. These young folks could be […]
Published
January 19, 2013

Letters to the editor: Listen to teachers, not to reform group

Your story on the StudentsFirst report on Maine’s schools (“School policies ranking: Maine barely passes,” Jan. 7) ignored key facts about that organization, its founder, Michelle Rhee, and the true nature of its report. Anyone reviewing the facts about StudentsFirst, Michelle Rhee and the academic performance of schools rated by StudentsFirst will see this report […]
Published
January 18, 2013

Letters to the editor: ‘Instant runoff’ right for governor’s race

Maine’s governor should have the support of a majority of voters, and the best way to ensure that support is to provide for “ranked-choice voting” (also known as “instant runoff voting”). Portland’s 2011 mayoral election demonstrated that this system works well and does not add significant expense or delay. Since more Maine voters are independents […]
Published
January 17, 2013

Letters to the editor: Give green light to two-way State Street

Two-way traffic on State and High streets would be slower and more welcoming to pedestrians, according to a reader.

Published
January 16, 2013

Letters to the Editor: Tankers viable way to carry natural gas

Regarding the story “Maine companies tapping into virtual pipeline – tanker trucks” (Jan. 10): I make my comments as bullet points: • For background, I am a former U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety officer, merchant marine officer, pipeline operator and safety inspector and commercial lobsterman. I am realistically green. • Natural gas is in abundance […]
Published
January 16, 2013

Tankers viable way to carry natural gas

– Regarding the story “Maine companies tapping into virtual pipeline — tanker trucks” (Jan. 10): I make my comments as bullet points: n For background, I am a former U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety officer, merchant marine officer, pipeline operator and safety inspector and commercial lobsterman. I am realistically green. n Natural gas is in […]
Published
January 15, 2013

Letters to the editor: Practice of open carry unnerves readers

Regarding citizen Justin Dean’s recent interpretation of his Second Amendment rights, as discussed in a letter to the editor by Zack Beisswanger (“Carrier of gun had legitimate motive,” Jan. 3), I have some questions. Beisswanger asks why some view the open carry display any differently from the reaction to that very display by other citizens, […]
Published
January 14, 2013

Letters to the editor: Critique of Hostess workers half-baked

After reading Davies Allan’s letter to the editor (“After vain pay hike request, strikers now public burden,” Jan. 8), I felt compelled to respond and educate Mr. Allan just a bit. First and foremost: The strikers were not striking over pay. If that were the case, they would have been on strike for more than […]
Published
January 13, 2013

Letters to the editor: Free speech and abortion protests

Mike Fink has recently given several media interviews concerning the Pro-Life Missionaries at Planned Parenthood in Portland (“Protesters face off over abortion rights in Portland,” Jan. 4). As one of the Missionaries, I want to address some of Mr. Fink’s claims. Mr. Fink has stated in several interviews, including at least one printed in this […]

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