Norway attack shocking, uncharacteristic

Letters to the Editor

Published
August 2, 2011

Norway attack shocking, uncharacteristic

I was shocked to hear about the problems in Norway. I worked near Oslo at various times and was exposed to the local culture over a 20-year period. I always felt very safe in the area because the people were very friendly and organized with not a hint of this type of chaotic behavior. Knowing […]
Published
August 2, 2011

Obama isn’t addressing any of country’s real issues

The president has the title, but what is his job description? And what happen to his campaign promises? Where does he stand on anything of importance? Lots of questions, yet no answers to any of them. Barack Obama talked a lot about absentee fathers during his campaign, so where is he all the time? Out […]
Published
August 1, 2011

Fellow Republicans must stop hatred and disrespect

As a moderate Republican, I am tired of seeing the hatred and disrespect from my own party. Just as Paul LePage has been trying to woo the more moderate voices by implementing plans to satisfy, he is continually attacked. Not just by Democrats, but by strict fiscal conservatives who equate our problems with 40 years […]
Published
August 1, 2011

It’s time to give wind energy a chance

We need to develop renewable sources of energy in order to cut carbon emissions. Wind should be a centerpiece of this development. President Bush in 2006 said, “It’s possible we could generate 20 percent of our electricity needs with wind.” What are we waiting for? All sorts of excuses are presented — costs, noise, place, […]
Published
August 1, 2011

People need to speak up about shameful politics

It really is time for the American people to wake up and speak up! Our forefathers must be rolling over in their graves. The things going on in Washington are absolutely appalling. It’s an embarrassment to all the great men and women who built this country, let alone to our servicemen and servicewomen who are […]

Published
July 31, 2011

Criticism of president shows short memories

I have been upset by the unkind letters concerning our president. We Americans have such short memories. George Bush came to office inheriting a large surplus, which he squandered by an unprovoked attack on Iraq, claiming that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, despite evidence that he had not. Hussein was a tyrant, but […]
Published
July 31, 2011

Latest political crisis is orchestration of fear

The rhetoric leading up to the current national debt “crisis” has been a careful orchestration of fear. Chaos is a huge money-maker. For years, we have been told to fear “terrorism,” certain religions, the list goes on and on. Now it is our neighbors. Every time, it is a threat to our survival, our “way […]
Published
July 31, 2011

We all must do more to combat diabetes

The morning news that Maine is No. 1 in New England, with 26.5 percent of our population having diabetes, is just plain horrible, considering that my wonderful wife of seven years lost her battle with diabetes Nov. 23. In Jane’s case, she was the third member of her family to lose her life at or […]
Published
July 31, 2011

Farmington condo plan not right for district

I served on my own town’s Planning Board and I am studying a proposal for a condominium development in the Village Business Historic District of Farmington. Farmington is a community with historic architecture, enormous charm and a long-standing commitment to preserve the character of this neighborhood. This commitment is backed by town ordinances designed to […]
Published
July 30, 2011

Domestic violence victims need our support

In light of the recent domestic violence tragedies that have occurred in central Maine, it is important that the family and friends of the victims know that they can express their grief in a supportive and safe environment. Those closest to the victim may suffer from feelings of guilt, anxiety, nightmares and poor concentration. Family […]

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