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Letters to the Editor
  • Published
    March 29, 2013

    Use of drones scary on many levels

    Lately, our country has replaced our traditional forms of military action -- invasions, occupations and aerial bombing from planes flown by pilots -- with unmanned aircraft, known as drones.

  • Published
    March 29, 2013

    State benefits more with governor’s bill

    The competing bills, L.D. 239 vs. L.D. 644, are dramatically different. To properly evaluate each proposal, the legislators need to look at the whole picture. In other words, what does the state get at the end of 10 years?

  • Published
    March 29, 2013

    School districts must cut costs, not pass them along

    I've had to cut areas of spending. After reaching a saturation point, however, I -- and many Maine citizens -- have needed to find various part-time employments to live within my budget.

  • Published
    March 27, 2013

    Long-term letter writer hanging up typewriter

    Over the past years, I have written many letters to the editor.

  • Published
    March 27, 2013

    We cannot afford to back Israel if war breaks out

    I read an article in the March 21 newspaper that quoted Barack Obama as saying, "Iran must not have nukes."

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  • Published
    March 27, 2013

    Early childhood education vital for national security

    As the Legislature considers the next state budget, I would like to highlight the importance of funding for Maine's youngest learners.

  • Published
    March 27, 2013

    Right to Work bill not attack on private unions

    The Right to Work bill now working its way through the Legislature deserves an up-or-down vote.

  • Published
    March 26, 2013

    Film shares stories of ‘Heroes Behind the Badge’

    A special evening dedicated to honoring the living and fallen heroes of law enforcement in Maine and across our great country will be held Saturday in Waterville. I truly believe that the film featured at these events will change people's lives.

  • Published
    March 26, 2013

    National group of rich, famous trying to limit rights

    People who don't like politics but do like their freedoms should become more aware of what's going on to try to take away those freedoms.

  • Published
    March 26, 2013

    For first time, waiting list for Meals on Wheels

    Last year, the Muskie Center delivered 100,000 meals to seniors and people with disabilities. Now, for the first time, as a result of federal financial funding cuts, seniors in Waterville, Winslow and Vassalboro will have to be on a waiting list to receive Meals on Wheels from the Muskie Center.