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Letters to the Editor
  • Published
    June 18, 2012

    Supporting Angus King for senator from Maine

    I was so glad to see that former Gov. Angus King had turned in the signatures to be on the ballot as an independent from Maine for U.S. Senate in November. When Sen. Olympia Snowe announced her departure, she decried the “My way or the highway politics of D.C. and the Congress.” Unfortunately, we see […]

  • Published
    June 18, 2012

    Sandwich program may lose its federal support

    I am involved with the Evening Sandwich Program in the basement of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville. The program, with the help of other area churches, Colby and area residents provides meals Monday through Friday to those in need. People receive a takeout meal consisting of a sandwich, soup, dessert and a treat such […]

  • Published
    June 18, 2012

    Where are protests against loss of innocent lives?

    I drove by the protesters in front of the Federal Building on June 8, and wondered: How can these folks get more upset about contraceptive medicine than the ongoing killing of civilians? Our military has been responsible for many innocent lives being lost, most recently by misdirected drone attacks. Where are the protests about that? […]

  • Published
    June 17, 2012

    Maine senators should co-sponsor toxics bill

    Maine families have the right to know that the products they use are safe and free of dangerous chemicals. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the federal law regulating chemicals in our products, however, is outdated and ineffective. Several toxic chemicals commonly found in consumer products have been linked to cancer, diabetes, learning disabilities and […]

  • Published
    June 16, 2012

    Women already serve in combat zones

    I'm writing in reply to the June 12 letter about women serving in combat, written by Samual Foster referencing a Newsweek article.

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  • Published
    June 16, 2012

    SuperPAClococci infection in our body politic

    I recently experienced a staphylococci infection that was successfully treated with an antibiotic.

  • Published
    June 15, 2012

    Assess east-west highway on its merits, not people

    I would like to address the letter of June 5 by Edwin Morris criticizing the east-west highway project and Peter Vigue.

  • Published
    June 15, 2012

    Veterinarians should offer discounts to elderly

    I totally agree with Joyce Turcotte (letter, June 9, "Hey local veterinarians: how about a senior discount?").

  • Published
    June 15, 2012

    Railroads more efficient for freight than trucks

    Construction of a four-lane toll highway across Maine to get freight from Calais to Coburn Gore doesn't make sense.

  • Published
    June 15, 2012

    Legislature beat expectations

    When a new Republican majority was sworn into office a year and a half ago, few really knew what to expect. Could a group of legislators who hadn't been in the majority for nearly four decades govern? Could we overcome the partisan bickering and gridlock that had ruled the day under Democrat control? Could the new majority work with the minority party to tackle Maine's most pressing problems?

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