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Published
October 1, 2011

More Letters to the Editor, Oct. 1, 2011Mayoral race favorites noted

The best man for the job may be a woman. In Portland, the best candidate is Jill Duson. Jill knows Portland, loves Portland and has worked tirelessly for Portland in a myriad of ways. Elected four times to represent residents from all parts of the city, and twice as honorary mayor, she has also served […]
Published
September 30, 2011

Letters to the editor, Sept. 30, 2011How to vote on voting?

With limits and restrictions on voter rights comes the demise of true democracy. Our state has already seen the inauguration of a governor who captured vastly less than a majority vote and has systematically pushed an agenda which exclusively benefits corporate interests rather than the good of the many. While Maine’s majority is under-, un- […]
Published
September 29, 2011

Letters to the editor, Sept. 29, 2011Shooting bear unnecessary, cruel

In the recent event of the shooting of a black bear in Portland (“Bear killed in city,” Sept. 24), I am upset at how the situation was handled. Isn’t the job of the Maine Warden Service to protect wildlife and not destroy it? Why does the warden service not carry a non-lethal means of capturing […]
Published
September 28, 2011

Letters to the editor, Sept. 28, 2011Lower taxes equal ‘lost’ revenue? No

Reading Susan Cover’s article about legislative talks on lowering the state income tax (Sept. 8, “Legislators plot a path to slashing income tax”), it isn’t long before we see the all-too-familiar Augusta whine about lost revenue. Note to Legislature: This in not lost revenue. It isn’t yours in the first place, so it isn’t yours […]
Published
September 27, 2011

Letters to the Editor, Sept. 27, 2011Don’t blame dogs, blame owners

Although I’m not a huge fan of pit bulls, I am a dog lover who would regret the banning of any breed of dog (“More bite for some dog rules?” Sept. 26). The sad fact is that if we ban one breed, other less dangerous breeds will soon be banned because of personal prejudices toward […]

Published
September 26, 2011

Letters to the editor, Sept. 26, 2011Portlanders back picks for mayor

David Marshall? Michael Brennan? Oh, wait, I can vote for both — and more! I heard from all 15 candidates for mayor at the Portland Club on Sept. 6, and took notes, knowing I can rank choices on my ballot. I looked for three things: 1) a combination of experience and accomplishments in public service, […]
Published
September 24, 2011

Letters to the Editor, Sept. 25, 2011Crossfire on voting rules

Correction: A letter from Ron Bilancia on Sept. 25 was corrected to reflect the fact that Gov. Ken Curtis, a Democrat, was in office at the time same-day voter registration was adopted. Proponents of keeping the ban on Election Day registration continue to insist that people can register before. This is possible for many […]
Published
September 24, 2011

Letters to the Editor, Sept., 24, 2011More racinos? Place your bets

Why is it that Maine seems to be the only state that’s “too good” to accept jobs when they are right in front of our eyes? I’m talking about the proposed racinos for Biddeford and Washington County. The residents of both areas overwhelmingly support the projects, yet they must now put their hopes in the […]
Published
September 23, 2011

Letters to the Editor, Sept. 23, 2011Taxes, budgets important at all levels

Regarding “GOP accuses Obama of class warfare,” published on Sept. 19: Before my husband and I had children and we were both working full time, I remember complaining to my Republican father-in-law about what a lot of income tax we owed that year. He very quietly pointed out to me that instead of complaining, I […]
Published
September 22, 2011

More letters to the editor, Sept. 22, 2011Pre-K spending worthwhile

In response to the Sept. 12 letter by Ralph Dean, who says public preschool is “far too expensive,” I would encourage your readers to consider the impressive return on investment that communities receive from high-quality early care and education. A recent cost-benefit analysis of the Chicago Child-Parent Centers by researchers at the University of Minnesota […]

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