Louisiana’s governor demands the display of the Ten Commandments in all classrooms. How odd. Not because it’s unconstitutional, but because it’s so unnecessary. After all, regardless of our religion or lack of one, most of us are pretty sure that murdering someone is a bad idea, that coveting our brother’s wife won’t end well, that […]
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Letter: Beat the heat the good old-fashioned way
We can beat the heat without air conditioning. I grew up where it was regularly hot and humid. We would take cold baths to cool off before bed time. For daytime, I have a simple way to cool down when I get too hot. If you’re in generally good health, try this. Take a large […]
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Letter: Trump hasn’t a clue about American greatness
The presumptive Republican nominee expresses contempt for the U.S. and its citizens every day.
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Letter: Trump’s tendency toward dictatorship is worrisome
I’m very concerned. The likely Republican presidential nominee, in my opinion, wants the government to be run like a business. This to me means: limit constraints, calculate relationships by what we get in return, punish your detractors, and hold the reins tight as the one and only boss. This is not democracy, this is a […]
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Letter: Sen. Angus King worthy of our vote
I had the honor and the privilege to serve as state administrator for Sen. King. For three years, I had the opportunity to watch, learn and listen as I worked closely with him. As we traveled around the state, Angus (as he liked to be called) would be knee-deep researching or studying the events that […]
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Letter: Electricity pricing raises eyebrows
It is interesting that electricity rate hikes are being blamed, somehow, on solar energy. This can only be the result of serious mismanagement on the part of the regulators and the utilities. Any Google search will turn up very many respected, authoritative, scientifically based sources attesting that solar energy is now the cheapest source of […]
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Letter: Wind power key to fighting climate change
In my childhood in Germany, winters were cold, and summers were a long spring that transitioned into fall. This never diminished our enjoyment of summer vacation. We swam even when it was 65 degrees outside. If you’re a Mainer, this idyllic life may sound familiar. If you’re a Mainer this week, this may sound nostalgic. […]
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Letter: GOP congressmen have lost their memory and integrity
“Check your spine at the door” should have been the sign outside the Capitol Hill Club meeting where Donald Trump met GOP members of Congress on June 13. It is sad to see that Republicans have lost both their memories and their integrity. They are fine with kissing up to a failed businessman, failed president […]
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Letter: Be wary of counting on Social Security
Republicans have made no secret of their desire to raise the retirement age and slash benefits.
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Letter: Girls championship softball final a fine example of sportsmanship
I had the privilege of watching the regional championship softball game between Windham and Cheverus (June 11). I was there because I had worked with the mother of the Cheverus pitcher. I have been to a lot of sporting events in my life, amateur and professional, but I was gifted the most memorable game by […]