Letters to the Editor
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It's not just a breeze anymore
Not long ago, an Australian company leased the Indiana Turnpike system for 75 future years. Iberdrola, a Spanish company, fourth-largest utility in the world, owns Central Maine Power Co. America is for sale to outside interests. -
Slow government must evolve in modern age
My last letter mentioned the issue of term limits. Although we live, unconcernedly, in the Post-FDR era of two terms for our presidents, many protest that term limits for our legislators impose unfair constraints on their freedom ... -
Collins part of the problem in Washington
As you noted in your article on Susan Collins ("Growing Influence," Aug. 29), she could have single-handedly prevented the 2009 stimulus bill from passing, but chose to support it instead, and is proud to have done so. Maine's pie ... -
Harness racing industry needs gambling revenue
In response to the KJ's Aug. 22 Our Opinion piece about revenue from Hollywood Slots, it is absolutely correct for the Legislature to review how income from slot machines is dispersed. -
Field hockey players should wear headgear
New rules provide for a faster, more exciting field hockey game. Everyone wants to see an exciting high school game, be it football, hockey, lacrosse or girls field hockey. -
Hot summer threatens Maine's identity
Maine's wonderful weather is what makes us the country's vacationland. But, as we've all noticed, the weather this summer has been a little too hot for comfort. -
All legitimate candidates are serious
"Groups that sponsor these events have every right to invite the candidates that they feel are the serious candidates. To cancel something the day before with a stunt like this is rude" said Ted O'Meara, Cutler for Governor campai ... -
Release of Afghan war documents 'irresponsible'
Whatever one's feelings about the war in Afghanistan, surely there is agreement that the release of classified documents containing the names of Afghans who have risked their lives to help rid their land of the Taliban is an incre ... -
For baby to be citizen, one parent should be citizen
In my opinion, we must establish that to become a citizen a baby born in the United States must have at least one parent who is a legal citizen. We are the last developed country to deal with this issue. -
Adults set bad example when using cells, driving
One of the major issues regarding our young people today is the use of cell phones and texting while driving. -
'Family' not a word that should be on beer packs
A large sign outside several local convenience stores advertises the price of a Budweiser Family Pack. Really? -
No wind power backer agrees to debate
About six weeks ago, I submitted a letter to the newspaper inviting proponents and opponents of industrial wind development on Maine mountaintops to publicly debate the issue.
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