Farmingdale construction noise at night disturbs sleep

Letters to the Editor

Published
October 14, 2011

Farmingdale construction noise at night disturbs sleep

I am writing about the construction in Farmingdale, much of which has been right at the end of my driveway. All of us here have been very patient and understanding, as we know that job must be done. I am, however, very weary of being jolted out of my sleep most nights about 1 a.m. […]
Published
October 13, 2011

It’s sad vets must re-enlist just so they can have a job

It makes me sad when veterans tell me that they are re-enlisting, not because of patriotism, but for a job. After all, we all went the patriotism route the first time, figured we did our share and then returned to civilian life. Is this all we have to offer our returning veterans? An economy in […]
Published
October 13, 2011

Diehard feminist rejoices at victory for equality

My heart is filled with joy. As an old diehard feminist who fought, lo these many years, to gain equality for women and girls, I can barely express my pleasure after I read the story about the Michigan homecoming queen who kicked a winning field goal this week as part of her school’s varsity football […]
Published
October 13, 2011

New law doesn’t deny anyone’s right to vote

Reading the spate of letters that have appeared in the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal about overturning the recent legislation that prohibits same-day voter registration, reminds me of the old legal saw given to attorneys when they have a weak case: When you have the facts, argue the facts; when you have the evidence, argue […]
Published
October 12, 2011

Perpetual motion government machine?

In the past, man tried to invent a machine that would perform a useful function and also provide the energy to keep itself running. These devices were called perpetual motion machines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Perpetual_motion_machine). A classic example involved a container of water that was allowed to run over a water wheel at a lower elevation. The […]

Published
October 12, 2011

Free-speech right no excuse for bigotry

Once again, the monster of bigotry, hatred and ignorance has raised its ugly head. Once again, someone must speak out to defend the rights of all people — the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I refer to the letter by Elaine B. Graham as presented in the newspaper’s Readers’ Opinion section […]
Published
October 12, 2011

Landfill fees may explain trash along roadsides

I have just seen an report about trash being left on back roads. I have seen the same thing as I travel about the state, and yes, there has been more of it lately. It might be coming from the attitude at landfills and transfer stations. I needed to dispose of a child’s wading pool […]
Published
October 12, 2011

Gut no tool for judging gas station pricing

The headline on page A1 of Oct. 5 states “Maine gasoline pumps found to be overcharging.” The article quotes Department of Agriculture Commissioner Walt Whitcomb as saying, “Our gut reaction is there isn’t a pattern of intentional deceit.” Since when have public officials relied on their guts to let them know when to take action […]
Published
October 11, 2011

An America without Social Security

The outlines of the tea party Republicans’ plans for abolishing Social Security are based on a system that worked well some years ago: “Social Security shall be abolished. No government agency shall be involved, thus saving vast amounts of money. All responsibility shall be returned to the towns and cities. “Each town shall be responsible […]
Published
October 11, 2011

Variety of leaves like diversity of people

The changing of the leaves, extremes in temperature and the return of football all announce the arrival of autumn to New England. Of all the seasons of our fair state, this is the favorite of many, because its colors have so many layers of meaning. Each tree produces its own colors, and the location, access […]

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