It has become apparent that the cave in which John Balentine resides is devoid not only of information, but of color. In his black-and-white world, any thoughtful citizen who criticizes what can be improved in this nation is labeled a “hater,” capitalism will save humanity (no adjustments allowed), and Democrats offer nothing but doom and […]
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Letter: Thanks for successful Scarborough book sale
The Friends of the Scarborough Library would like to express their gratitude to the many dedicated volunteers and patrons who helped make the 2019 Book Sale a great success. Hundreds came during this year’s event to browse our collection of more than 18,000 donated books, audio books, and DVDs. The funds earned help provide supplemental […]
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Letter: Diamon right, Beem wrong about schools
Regarding public funding of religious schools, Al Diamon is right on the mark and Edgar Allen Beem is confused. Proponents of public funding of religious schools haven’t considered the consequence of schools of all religions receiving public funds, e.g., Muslim, Bahai, Jewish, Buddhist, etc. Public schools are a manifestation of American inclusiveness, i.e, any American […]
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Letter: Chebeague ferry operator appreciates tax break
About 65 times a year, the Chebeague Transportation Co. is alerted by island rescue personnel to be ready to ferry injured or sick passengers to ambulances on the mainland for emergency care. CTC crews are on call, 24/7/365 to provide this free service to our community. Lives have been saved. Although CTC is a nonprofit, […]
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Letter: No reason to hike Falmouth mooring fee
“Fishing, swimming, sunbathing, dog walking, kayaking, and sightseeing are just some of the activities our residents and visitors enjoy” at Falmouth Town Landing, according to Police Chief John Kilbride. If that’s the case, why is he raising fees on the majority of mooring holders who never use it? At least two-thirds of mooring holders do […]
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Letter: Balentine column off the mark on 4 issues
Regarding John Balentine’s recent column, “Bad bills abound in 129th Legislature”: • On death with dignity, as someone who has incurable cancer, I appreciate the opportunity to select death rather than spend the last six months of my life in an ICU. You really need to think more about your personal end-of-life care and not […]
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Letter: Volunteers, donors made Yarmouth drive successful
Our family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who came out to be a bone marrow donor on June 22. Not only for Brad and Garrett, but for any person in need of a bone marrow transplant. We were overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity and support. More than 100 people attended, and 60 […]
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Letter: Thankful for automatic voter registration
I want to take a moment to thank House Speaker Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, for sponsoring an Automatic Voter Registration bill that just became law. By connecting the dots between various state agencies, this bill ensures the most up-to-date information for Maine’s citizens is consistent between them. For example, when a young person who moves to […]
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Letter: The truth is not partisan, Mr. Beem
Although I wish him no personal ill, the absence of Mr. Beem’s opinion column due to his protracted illness was a breath of fresh air. But, here he is back again (“RIP, GOP” Dec. 20) spewing the kind of divisive rhetoric, half-truths and innuendo which are just what this already strongly polarized country does not […]
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Balentine should research the definition of socialism
A recent article by John Balentine was titled, “Now more than ever, socialism’s evils need to be unveiled,” (Nov. 14). His writing on this subject reveals his ignorance, but his ignorance is shared with many Americans who think socialism is the same as Stalinism. He refers to “past atrocities under authoritarian socialist regimes.” There are […]