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Letters to the Editor
  • Published
    October 14, 2011

    Why more privileged parking for legislators?

    A woman trips in the parking lot at the State House or state library. In response, the legislators vote to have the taxpayers “donate” millions of hard-earned money to tear up and re-pave acres of parking property surrounding the Capitol buildings. The results? They doubled the parking spaces for the “legislative plates only” cars. And […]

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    October 14, 2011

    Readfield vote is over, now it’s time to be friends

    As a family member of one of the Readfield selectmen, I would like to publicly thank everyone for staying civil at the recent town meeting. I know it has been pretty stressful in my home lately, and I know that all the town staff, and volunteers (budget, and road committees) put in many hours trying […]

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    October 14, 2011

    Augusta should wait before banning fireworks

    The city manager has proposed a ban on fireworks, but I suggest the council take a wait-and-see position. A moratorium to a date certain on the establishment of a fireworks shop could be put in place to alleviate the city manager’s concern about shutting down an established business. If the fire chief’s concerns do materialize, […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]