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PublishedFebruary 27, 2012
Someone needs to tell voters GOP is sorry
The Maine Republican Party is making a big mistake, and I say this as a lifelong Republican who has waited for many years to see my wonderful state come to its senses and elect some pro-growth politicians. Why would the Maine GOP squander its success by alienating a huge portion of Republican voters who took […]
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2012
School choice for some causes problems for others
The governor’s proposal to expand school choice beyond the private academies ignores the reality of school budgets. While choice offers some students a variety of options, it is not without costs to other students. The contention that “school choice” is about the student, not money, ignores the reality that schools are systems. Changing any component […]
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2012
Using religion to deny rights to anyone is wrong
Everyone is entitled to their beliefs, but no one is entitled to use their beliefs to deny equal rights or civil rights to any group. Pauly Fongemie (letter, “Church doesn’t claim ability to cure same-sex attraction,” Feb. 16) believes that being gay is a sin. I believe being born that way is not now and […]
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2012
Nothing fishy about life insurance for child
Some people seem to think something is fishy about getting a life insurance on your child. Well, my parents got one on me, and that was 69 years ago. I also got one on my daughter, and it was the thing to do. Everyone I knew bought life insurance for their children. Those doubters should […]
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2012
Commendation for police, others in investigation
I would like to commend the local and state police forces involved with Ayla Reynolds’ disappearance. They have joined forces with the FBI and have done well to keep confidential information confidential. Many people want to know everything the police have learned, but if their knowledge can help determine answers and be used in any […]
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2012
How did we get along without a ‘state march’?
It is refreshing to see our senator from Augusta has such a keen eye for omissions. Sen. Roger Katz has just uncovered a monumental omission in our official state whatever-list. How we survived all this time without an official “state march” is unfathomable. That ranks right up there with our official state bug. Oops, shouldn’t […]
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2012
Base tax incentives on jobs actually created
Trickle-down economics does not work, and neither does taxing the snot out of the wealthiest. On and on, the same arguments. We need a different approach to make everybody happy. Let’s think logically. Let’s talk tax incentives. The right screams, “We want tax incentives and lots of them.” Some people agree. The left screams, “We […]
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2012
Feeding birds on lake causes pollution
The picture (Feb. 11) of Kevin Violette feeding the birds on Messalonskee Lake is wrong. This is pollution; now more people will feed the birds, leading to more pollution. There should be a fine for feeding. Let’s keep our lakes clean. Red Giroux Fairfield
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2012
Juvenile driver in crash should have name released
I don’t understand why a 16-year-old can get a driver’s license and operate a vehicle, but, if he causes a serious accident (article, Feb. 13), his name cannot be revealed because is a juvenile. Jeremy Gilley fought for our country and returned home unharmed but then an accident from a juvenile caused the loss of […]
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2012
Workers’ comp fraud by Maine workers rare
My job is not a desk job, and the men and women I work with every day don’t sit behind desks, either. We work in a mill, and sometimes it’s more dangerous than people realize. No matter how careful we are, things can happen, and they do. One of the protections for workers in these […]
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