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July 27, 2011

Letters to the editor, July 27, 2011RIP to old friend: The space shuttle

I would like to write an obituary about an old and productive friend: the U.S. space program. As we all know, July 8’s launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis marked the end of our manned space program! I grew up during the “space race.” I started teaching after the moon landing in 1969. I remember […]
Published
July 26, 2011

Letters to the editor, July 26, 2011City leaders helped build trails

Two recent events have inspired me to acknowledge the wonderful support that Portland’s city officials have given Portland Trails since we were founded 20 years ago. On July 16, former Public Works Director George Flaherty died. My predecessor, Alix Hopkins, remembers him fondly, saying, “From the start, George Flaherty affirmed Portland Trails’ vision and credibility […]
Published
July 25, 2011

Letters to the editor, July 25, 2011Call for prayer divides readers

I just read Rebekah Metzler’s July 20 article on Gov. LePage’s Proclamation for a Day of Prayer and Fasting. It was disquieting to read what she had written and I felt her article to be critical of Gov. LePage as well as some of our lawmakers for calling on a people to pray and fast […]
Published
July 24, 2011

Letters to the editor, July 24, 2011Compassion needed at end of life

Thank you for writing the powerful story of Norman Morse and his desire to leave the Earth after a full and dynamic life (“I’ve lived long enough” July 10.) My heart goes out to him and his desire to continue to make decisions about the course his life and death should take. It is distressing […]
Published
July 23, 2011

Letters to the editor, July 23, 2011Don’t let county keep civic center

I have two suggestions for the Cumberland County commissioners as far as Cumberland County Civic Center goes. My first suggestion is to privatize it. In other words, sell it to a company that would own it and be fully responsible for its operation instead of the taxpayers of Cumberland County. It’s either that or give […]

Published
July 23, 2011

More letters to the editor, July 23, 2011Debt ceiling debate far more than a single issue

It should come as no surprise that the economic downturn appears to be slow to recover and consumer spending has not increased as much as expected. The reason for this I believe is the slow but irreversible change in the age of the population. The increase in senior citizens has been constant for many years […]
Published
July 22, 2011

Letters to the editor, July 22, 2011Debt division draws debate

Your editorial on July 17 promoting increasing the debt ceiling with no strings attached (“Stop posturing and threats about debt limit, ceiling”) promotes more of the same bad behavior in Washington. Doing what you are suggesting will just bring about the same problem when (not if) the government runs out of money again. The time […]
Published
July 21, 2011

Letters to the editor, July 21, 2011: Warden’s deal a real scandal

Your stories examining the now- suspended sale of three homes and 5.2 acres of property in Thomaston exposes state operatives as incompetent or corrupt. It is amazing that Maine’s top warden, Patricia Barnhart, sought last September to buy this property from the state for a sum estimated to be $283,000 less than market value. Further, […]
Published
July 20, 2011

Letters to the editor, July 20, 2011Crushed stone ruins Back Cove path

One of my favorite places to walk and run has been the pathway around Back Cove in Portland. I like the scenic views of the water and birds as I traverse the 3.5-mile loop. I also appreciate the relative safety of being able to exercise off the road to avoid hazardous traffic. And it’s great […]
Published
July 19, 2011

Letters to the editorCasey Anthony verdict creates quandary

Most mothers wait with anticipation and are excited beyond measure at their baby’s first kick inside their wombs. That is when one of the closest human bonds begins. Now that we have heard the verdict, but may never know the cause of the death of Caylee Anthony, we are listening to all of the outrage […]

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