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Letters to the Editor

Published
May 29, 2013

Junk-food debate exposes dumbed-down electorate

I'm solidly on board with the bill sponsored by Sen. Roger Katz restricting certain junk foods from purchase using food stamps. A Portland recipient objects, lamenting parents not being allowed to buy their children a candy bar or lollipop "now and then." The problem is now and then -- throughout the day.
Published
May 29, 2013

Readfield could take pridein cooperating on charter

I have been a resident of Readfield for so many years, sometimes I think I could declare ownership of this special town; thus, it troubles me when there seems to be dissension in the ranks.
Published
May 29, 2013

Junk-food debate unveils dumbed-down electorate

I'm solidly on board with the bill sponsored by Sen. Roger Katz restricting certain junk foods from purchase using food stamps. A Portland recipient objects, lamenting parents not being allowed to buy their children a candy bar or lollipop "now and then." The problem is now and then -- throughout the day.
Published
May 28, 2013

PTSD a medical problem, shouldn’t be a legal one

What is the treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? No one really knows, not even the VA.
Published
May 28, 2013

Lobster thief crushes hopes of 8-year-old girl

My 8-year-old granddaughter talked her dad into getting a non-commercial lobster license.

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Published
May 28, 2013

Children not adversely affected by working moms

I agree that each of us can and should be able to share his/her opinions publicly, but, in my opinion, the May 19 letter, "Women with underage kids should stay home," goes too far.
Published
May 26, 2013

Cut government spending before raising taxes

The members of the Gang of 11 recently hyped their tax plan in a Maine Compass. They left us with the question, "What's the alternative"?
Published
May 26, 2013

Bill would create two-tier system of dental care

I am a general dentist, and my practice, Family Dental Practice, has served the Augusta community for more than 40 years. We accept all insurances, including MaineCare.
Published
May 25, 2013

Before cutting Medicare, fix IRS rule inequities

It isn't news these days that chief executive officers enjoy pay that amounts to 400 times that of the workers.
Published
May 25, 2013

Government intrusion into our lives expanding

It's unfortunate that, whether Republicans or Democrats are in power, the expansion of the government's intrusion into our lives is not only maintained from the previous administration but is expanded in new ways.