What is normal about the pre-Trump era to which Edgar Allen Beem would return (“Biden can’t become president fast enough” March 25)? The patently unwarranted, criminal war on Iraq that took over a million lives? Its needless repetition in Afghanistan? Financing Israeli racism in Palestine? The collective white male dismissal of Anita Hill’s conscientious revelation […]
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Letter: Balentine needs to see people are Earth’s enemy
I was so surprised by Mr. Balentine’s opinion I had to read it twice. The Earth is indeed our friend, the friend we have taken from forever with little regard (“The Earth is our friend, and other viral lessons,” March 18). The friend we give little thought to in how we interact to sustainability. The […]
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Letter: Laughter is the best medicine for what ails us
Heather Martin’s recent column moved me more than anything else I’ve read about our social response to the pandemic. Humor. What a weapon against fear! Right then, my thinking changed – a lot. Lots of us fear running out of hand sanitizer, but the liquor shelves have plenty! Bacardi 151 is 75% ethanol, which is […]
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Letter: Risbara proposing a win-win-win situation at The Downs
Why is the Town Council still negotiating with Roccy Risbara for a pool? We learned at the March 11 community center workshop that Mr. Risbara, along with the Edge Sports Facility, will indeed build a pool and ice hockey facility. And taxpayers won’t have to contribute a dime. It would be a private venture – […]
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Letter: Beem supports Democrats’ lies, off the mark on Collins, Gideon
It is amazing to me that articles written by a Democrat socialist would see the light of day. Edger Allen Beem, who really should be called “moonbeam,” is a known hack. His only claim to fame is his ability to put words together in such a way that Democrat lies are supported. Moonbeam hates Donald […]
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Letter: Universal health care would equal an ounce of prevention
I enjoyed John Balentine’s recent column (“2020 is a year for anniversaries,” March 13), until he wrote “I wonder what 2020 will be remembered for, COVID-19 or the year America chose a socialist as its dear leader.” Is there a connection between COVID-19 and a socialist president? An old adage states, “An ounce of prevention […]
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Letter: Falmouth Council lacks ethics by voting for land trust funds
Councilor Tommy Johnson may have breached ethical standards Monday night by voting in favor of giving $200,000 of taxpayer money to the Falmouth Land Trust to conserve a 52-acre parcel at the corner of Johnson Road and Route 1. The street he lives on has access to the abutting parcel, a neighborhood asset that will […]
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Letter: Maine economy benefits from legal sales of pot
John Balentine’s March 6 article about the Windham Town Councilor resigning over the recreation marijuana vote brings up a well-deserved debate. Concerns over marijuana recreational sales should be allowed on a town-by-town basis as is done now. However, the issue is clouded by Mr. Balentine’s bias and non-pot stand. Marijuana ( “dope” as the article […]
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Letter: Trump won’t be beat by Democratic nominee
The Democrats are now down to two candidates, Statler and Waldorf (of The Muppet Show.) There was a debate Sunday evening between two old, crotchety, white guys from a party that claims to be all inclusive and which promotes diversity. One has been a member of the ruling class for decades; the other is a […]
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Letter: Visioning consultant the wrong fit for Falmouth
Falmouth’s Town Council has chosen a consultant to develop a “vision statement” that will shape a new Comprehensive Plan that in turn will shape the town’s future. Their choice reveals the aggressively urbanized future they favor. The fundamental question in a “visioning” process is whether the town wants to remain a small town optimized for […]