Men shouldn’t dictate women’s health care

Letters to the Editor

Published
February 28, 2012

Men shouldn’t dictate women’s health care

I am a woman of deep faith and a proud to serve the United Church of Christ and the people of Central Maine in my ministry. The recent debate about a woman’s right to equal health care and the meaning of true religious freedom has compelled me to speak out. My faith and religious tradition […]
Published
February 28, 2012

Mourning the loss of a grand old house

The building stood for many years as a home that was loved by many. With its beautiful grounds, a gardening shed and glassed-in porch overlooking the river, it was the house. I grew up in Randolph, and as a young girl I could see this home from my yard. I would imagine the family who […]
Published
February 27, 2012

Teaching security fading for smart young people

Your editorial Sunday included gratuitous comments about the teachers’ union while enthusing about a “LePage legacy.” Leaving aside those comments and asking all parties to stop asserting without evidence that “what I am proposing is for the kids,” I’d like to address one of the thorny problems confronting the state. Most teachers take their jobs […]
Published
February 27, 2012

How about Ride for Rover to collect pet food?

A councilor recently nominated me for Gardiner’s Orton Grant committee. I’m flattered, but I believe charting Gardiner’s future should be left to those under 40. I’m turning 64 this month — waaaaay too old to suffer committees. Rather, with what little time I have left, I’m volunteering for the local church’s “St. Francis of Assisi […]
Published
February 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 […]

Published
February 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 […]
Published
February 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 […]
Published
February 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 […]
Published
February 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 […]
Published
February 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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