letter to the editor

Published
June 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: USM, SMCC speakers missed chance to raise the issue of climate change

I recently attended the University of Southern Maine and Southern Maine Community College graduations and, while proud of all my former students among the graduates, I was dismayed with the speakers. Presidents, guests and keynote speakers, even our new governor, all spoke of pride and accomplishment but not a single said the key words: climate […]
Published
June 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: Sheldon will encourage fact-based approach to Falmouth’s growth

Valentine Sheldon is Falmouth’s best option for Town Council. Last Wednesday evening, the Falmouth Town Council voted to roll back the 2016 zoning changes, which have had such a negative impact on the RA district of the town of Falmouth. Valentine is to be congratulated for working tirelessly to inform and to energize residents to […]
Published
June 4, 2019

Letter to the editor: Batson overlooked those who helped enable his victory

I found City Councilor Brian Batson’s June 4 letter (“Grateful for the experience, Portland Councilor Batson won’t seek second term”) to be very thoughtful and reflective. It seems that he found his three years on the City Council to be a most rewarding experience. The only thing he forgot to mention was the dedicated staff […]
Published
June 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: Dairy industry hopes to put best foot forward

Please join the Maine Dairy Promotion Board and Maine dairy farmers at the inaugural Cowtrail Classic 5K at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester on Saturday, June 29. The event will feature a 5K run/walk, local farmers, baby calves, educational demonstrations, local and state dairy businesses and organizations and dairy products. Proceeds will be donated to […]
Published
June 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: Trump’s acts disqualify him for high office

When Donald Trump was elected president, I had some hope that he would rise to the occasion. That hope quickly faded. Rather than unite us, he has divided us in ways that will be problematic long after he is gone. Granted he has tried to live up to his many campaign promises – such as […]

Published
June 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: Intentional walk was not needed with big lead

The Marshwood High School community was totally embarrassed by their girls softball coach on Friday in Falmouth. In probably the worst display of unsportsmanlike conduct ever exhibited in the state of Maine, the “Coach” intentionally walked Falmouth’s only senior, on senior day, in her last at bat of her high school career. And this was […]
Published
June 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: U.S. should stop arming the Saudis

Congress should step up and prevent the president from exacerbating a humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Published
June 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: The PUC has right to ocean wind information

Two wrongs don’t make a right. LD 994 (Resolve, To Require the Approval by the Public Utilities Commission of a Proposal for a Long-term Contract for Deep-water Offshore Wind Energy) though perhaps well intended, is deeply flawed. While recently approved by the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, let’s be clear. In August 2018, the Maine […]
Published
June 2, 2019

Letter to the editor: Do the math – firearms are a public health risk

I happen to be in favor of reasonable gun control to reduce firearm deaths in this country, but that is not why I am writing this letter. I just finished reading a letter to the editor in today’s paper (“Maine Voices author exaggerates threat posed by guns,” May 26). The author’s argument seems to be […]
Published
June 2, 2019

Letter to the editor: Laws already hold men accountable for fathering children

A columnist who criticized new abortion regulations failed to acknowledge the woman's part in the start of a pregnancy.

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