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Letters to the Editor
  • Published
    September 12, 2012

    Sukeforth understands need to support businesses

    When Rachel Sukeforth graduated from college, she wanted to move home to Litchfield to find a career. But good jobs can be hard to find in rural Maine, especially in a tough economy.

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    September 12, 2012

    Sheive’s priorities: schools, economy, environment

    We trust our legislators to make decisions with our best interests in mind, so we need people in government who embody the American values we all believe in, regardless of party affiliation.

  • Published
    September 12, 2012

    Design-and-build a way to steal taxpayer money

    The Sept. 1 article in the Morning Sentinel about massive cost overruns in the Winslow Police Station addition illustrates why the design-and-build concept is nothing more than a vehicle for stealing taxpayer money.

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    September 12, 2012

    Esophageal cancer can be difficult to diagnose

    In 2006, Gov. John Baldacci proclaimed Sept. 13 Maine's Esophageal Cancer Awareness Day.

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    September 12, 2012

    Vote for rural Maine; vote for Colleen Lachowicz

    I am tired of Augusta neglecting rural Mainers. Republicans in the State House have refused to make needed investments in fixing our roads and bridges. Instead, they undercut dedicated funds for road repair.

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  • Published
    September 11, 2012

    Frary’s column repeats governor’s education rant

    John Frary's commentary about the need for charter schools ("We know status quo doesn't work, so let's try charter schools," Sept. 2) illustrates the Downeast version of that old debater's saw: If you can't beat 'em with facts and logic, then mire 'em in moose muck.

  • Published
    September 11, 2012

    GOP-linked Super PAC plays politics in Senate race

    In a cynical attempt to game the election, a Republican-initiated Super PAC recently launched an ad to promote the Democratic candidate.

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    September 11, 2012

    Plourde is honest, trustworthy, tenacious

    I write in support of Penny Plourde, Democratic candidate for Senate District 24, representing Augusta, China, Oakland, Sidney and Vassalboro.

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    September 11, 2012

    Republican PAC thinks Maine voters are stupid

    Maine Freedom, a Republican political action committee, is spending big money to support Democrat Cynthia Dill's U.S. Senate campaign.

  • Published
    September 11, 2012

    Support those who push for film industry incentives

    A Maine native, I have spent 40 years in the film industry and have worked on more than 80 features in my career. I am most pleased that Rep. John Picchotti, R-Fairfield, is pushing forward L-384 to attract more business to our state.