Letters

Published
March 17, 2019

Letter to the editor: Policy raises issues about other Indian references

It is unfortunate that the Skowhegan school district sports teams can no longer call themselves “The Indians.” Apparently a lot of people find the name offensive. I suspect that is at least partly due to the constant, and, I think, erroneous, reference to the name as designating a “mascot.” How can a whole race of […]
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March 17, 2019

Letter to the editor: LePage’s on-air presence validates bigoted views

It is unfortunate that radio stations WVOM and WGAN continue to air interviews with former Gov. Paul LePage, who, judging from his track record of ballistic statements, has racist and bigoted opinions. I get that he drives ratings and (national) news coverage. Of course they could do the same thing by having David Duke as […]
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March 17, 2019

Letter to the editor: Allow Mainers to vote on public utility, CMP plan

The Maine Legislature should initiate two new referendum questions for the voters to decide in the next general election: First: “Shall the people of Maine allow Central Maine Power to cut a 53-mile swath through the Maine woods to bring electric power from Quebec to Massachusetts?” “Yes” or “no.” Second: “Shall the people of Maine […]
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March 17, 2019

Letter to the editor: Staffer not welcoming to Collins’ constituents

I recently visited the office of one of my senators, Susan Collins, in Portland, along with two friends. We wanted to talk about the Green New Deal: What is the senator’s position? Will she support Sen. Ed Markey’s bill when it comes to a floor vote? Will she co-sponsor it? And, would she come to […]
Published
March 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Allow state park rangers to enforce laws

Though the Bureau of Parks and Lands claims otherwise, Maine park rangers are first responders to dangerous situations, a reader says.

Published
March 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Poorly maintained roads keep local drivers weaving

Are any towns or cities repairing potholes anymore? Mallison Road in Gorham – seriously? Any road in Westbrook – c’mon! Lower River Road in Windham – drive at your own risk! Don’t get me started about Portland! Gravel trucks now run all winter long, when roads are most vulnerable. Patch crews are like Elvis sightings: […]
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March 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Police station proposal hints at shelter decision

The proposed relocation of the Portland Police headquarters to County Way (next to the jail) is an apparent adjunct to the possible resiting of the 150-bed homeless shelter, and is an indication of what a problematic land use a homeless shelter of that size will be. Or, to say it another way: A police station […]
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March 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Island Methodist church welcomes LGBT people

Re: “United Methodist delegates defeat bid to ease LGBT bans” (Feb. 26): The 2019 General Conference of the United Methodist Church has tried to redefine what it means to be a Christian. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” has come to be known as The Golden Rule: Treat others with […]
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March 16, 2019

Letter to the editor: Money paves legal path to Ivy League admissions

Many moms identify with the Felicity Huffmans of the world. (Remember Carmela on “The Sopranos”?) Doesn’t every mom want the Ivy sheepskin for her son or daughter? The bribery scandal folks just underestimated the cost. Put your name on the library extension or the new tennis court, and you will have opened the doors of […]
Published
March 15, 2019

Letter to the editor: Gov. Mills’ energy chief, goals prompt questions

Is 'policy wonk' Dan Burgess really equipped to help Maine ramp up renewable-energy consumption?

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