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Published
May 14, 2010

Voice of the People Hardly heroic to do one’s civic duty

Imagine you are standing in Times Square in New York City and notice, right in front of you, smoke coming from a parked car. Naturally you tell a passing policeman – he’s right there, you don’t even have to go look for one. Next thing you know, you’re a national hero! This is what happened […]
Published
May 13, 2010

Letters to the Editor, May 13

Maine’s soldiers, past and present, deserve recognition Monday, May 31, is both Memorial Day and the National Day of Remembrance of the members of the Armed Forces who have given up their lives so that we Americans can live in freedom. On May 2, 2000, President Bill Clinton declared that the last Monday in May […]
Published
May 13, 2010

Letters to the Editor, May 13

Maine benefits from ‘geezer’ power The guest editorial by Tim Baehr May 10 about the benefits to Maine from us older residents was right on! Lincoln County has one of the oldest populations in all of our 16 counties. In the Damariscotta region, it is retirees, mostly not Maine natives, who are major drivers of […]
Published
May 12, 2010

Letters to the Editor, May 12

Access to Goose Rocks Beach at risk My family and I have been enjoying Goose Rocks Beach since 1981, when we bought a summer cottage in Kennebunkport. We moved here permanently in 2003. In all seasons, we walk the beach, enjoying the changing seasons and sense of peace. But the summer is really the best, […]
Published
May 11, 2010

Letters to the Editor, May 11

Poland Spring issue still boiling It is unfortunate that you have chosen to give former law Professor Orlando Delogu what appears to be the final word on the issue of large water extractions in the town of Wells. He is long on pronouncements and short on insight, with a narrow lens through which he decides […]

Published
May 9, 2010

Letters to the editor, May 9, 2010Carbon bill protects businesses

Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins is showing strong leadership on climate issues in Congress, co-sponsoring true bipartisan legislation with Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington state. Their Carbon Limits and Energy for America’s Renewal (CLEAR) Act provides for significant reductions in carbon emissions while protecting businesses and consumers. Corporate as well as public support for […]
Published
May 8, 2010

More letters to the editor, May 8, 2010Lawmakers come in for reader praise, criticism

On behalf of our member organizations, we at Maine Mental Health Partners want to thank the 124th Maine Legislature for its exemplary service during this most recent session. We especially wish to thank the legislative leadership and members of the Appropriations and the Health and Human Services committees for facing the daunting challenge of balancing […]
Published
May 8, 2010

Letters to the editor, May 8, 2010Mother’s Day gift? A climate bill

In years past, I have received many Mother’s Day gifts. Breakfast in bed, cards made with construction paper and crayons, damp homemade projects and dinners out with my loving husband and beautiful daughters. Each of these gifts is still precious, not for its material value, but for the loving care it represents. This year, I […]
Published
May 7, 2010

Letters to the editor, May 7, 2010State workers helpful and courteous

I am a graduate of the Women, Work and Community New Ventures program and have recently started a single-member LLC. Having heard some people disparage state bureaucracy and decry their dealings with state employees, I was not bursting with enthusiasm when I looked on the state website to find out how to file the appropriate […]
Published
May 6, 2010

More letters to the editor, May 6, 2010Article on square dancing failed to capture its soul

Edward Murphy’s take on the New England Square and Round Dance Convention, as reported in the April 25 edition of the Maine Sunday Telegram, made me question whether he and I had attended the same event. One thousand square dancers from across New England convened in Biddeford for a weekend of joyful, if not exhausting, […]

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