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Published
June 11, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 11, 2010: Columnists make strange claims

I find the guest columns in this paper can be quite amusing from time to time. Take the recent one from a board member of Catholic Charities that highlighted the fact that it uses no state funds to support its mission of helping refugees (“Dispel misconceptions about Catholic Charities’ refugee programs,” June 4). The column […]
Published
June 10, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 10, 2010Harpswell school vote important

As a Harpswell resident, I noted with sympathy the concerns about conditions at the Harpswell Islands School raised by a group of parents at a recent meeting of the MSAD 75 board of directors. I strongly support the decision to provide additional administrative resources to HIS in response. Fortunately, the citizens of Harpswell rejected the […]
Published
June 10, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 10, 2010Oil spill creates need for better energy alternatives

The ecological disaster that our great coastlines are facing is more than anyone could imagine. Our country will be facing the devastation from this major oil spill for generations to come. This should be more than a wake-up call for all. This tragedy will drown our economy on levels no one can comprehend right now. […]
Published
June 9, 2010

Letters to the editor:Energy issues require action now

I believe responsible energy reforms are vital to economic growth and energy independence for America, and I support an everything-on-the-table approach to accomplish these goals. But I cannot support energy reforms that penalize manufacturers and businesses for producing the goods and services Americans need. Nor do I support any reforms that would increase energy costs […]
Published
June 8, 2010

Letters to the editor:Gulf oil spill cause for concern

The tragic oil disaster in the Gulf Coast is a wake-up call. Offshore drilling is risky and dangerous, and as we now know, major leaks are not easily contained. And to think the oil companies still want to drill in the Arctic Ocean — a similarly fragile area and truly “unknown waters.” If an oil […]

Published
June 7, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 7, 2010Keep dogs on leash, and out of stores

I would love to know why many dog owners feel it necessary to bring their pets to stores with them? I have witnessed many pooches at Target, Walmart, Shaw’s and Hannaford over the last year or so and I would really like to know when it became OK to bring pets shopping with you. I […]
Published
June 6, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 6, 2010Food poisoning season here

Summer is here, and history has shown that there will be an increase in the number of foodborne-illness outbreaks during the warmer months. Plenty of foods at the average summer picnic can contain dangerous pathogens that sicken Americans. There is currently a major recall of bagged romaine lettuce contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. […]
Published
June 5, 2010

More letters to the editor, June 5, 2010Fort Williams’ parking fees deserve rejection

The letter from Town Councilor Jim Walsh supporting fees for Fort Williams Park in June 2 issue of The Press Herald cries out for rebuttal due to several inaccuracies and/or misleading statements therein. He states, first of all, that the park’s annual expenses “now total $250,000.” Many figures have been bandied about, some official, some […]
Published
June 5, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 5, 2010Why blame Israel for self-defense?

The Press Herald’s coverage of the events in the Mideast this week appropriately termed the Israeli action “botched.” Insufficient Israeli intelligence (both “intel” and “smarts”) coupled with unnecessary activist provocation resulted in casualties and deaths. Israel should be faulted for poorly implementing enforcement of what is, unfortunately, a necessary blockade. It is in force to […]
Published
June 4, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 4, 2010Support sought in state, local races

I am writing to you today to tell you a little bit about Jill Barkley, who is running for the Democratic nomination for House District 119, Parkside, Bayside, East Bayside and the Downtown District. Jill is a colleague of mine who has six years of experience in the non-profit sector, working on policy issues that […]

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