With all that is facing our country, I find it hard to believe that a state flag change is even under consideration. I read recently that vexillologists believe that simple is better. I’d like to remind you all that the five-starred red flag of Communist China, the hammer and sickle of the USSR and the […]
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Letter: Reader to Balentine: Where is your heart?
John Balentine employs an inanimate object (Magic 8-Ball) to put forth his typical Republican Party-centered propaganda (“Predictions from the all-knowing Magic 8-Ball,” Jan. 1). Utilizing this device (it is actually a prism which converts truth into fiction), Balentine asks: “Regarding national politics, will Republicans resist President-elect Joe Biden as Democrats resisted President Trump?” His “prism” […]
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Letter: Kalish continues bias against Trump
I read Bob Kalish’s article and again the bias is continuing toward our president. Mr. Kalish doesn’t seem to know all the accomplishments President Trump has made (“Over Easy: Heading for the last roundup,” Dec. 14). I predicted the mail-in voting would be dangerous and I will never believe a man hiding in his basement […]
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Letter: Balentine’s Christmas story is really a fairy tale
John Balentine (“Vaccine is best Christmas gift ever,” Dec. 18) writes a fairy tale which begins: Once upon a time “we should be thankful for … the speedy delivery of (the Pfizer vaccine).” BUT, both widespread vaccine distribution and large-scale inoculation programs will not be implemented for months, possibly into spring or summer of 2021, […]
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Letter: Land for Maine’s Future must be fully funded
For myself, and I’m sure for many of my fellow Mainers, Maine’s natural land is its most precious. We rely so heavily on the stability of this land for the natural resources that are the foundation of Maine’s economy. Protecting our lands and resources is crucial, whether you’re in tourism, outdoor recreation, lobster or lumber. […]
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Letter: Balentine should appreciate unseen qualities
John Balentine writes “… because real Mainers care not for social status.” (“Tis the Season for Maine Status Symbols,” Dec. 4). Why does Balentine only view and judge individuals by their material possessions? In “The Little Prince,” Antoine de Saint Exupery once revealed the secret of life: “It is only with the heart that one […]
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Letter: Time to do something about broadband in Maine
Tired of complaining about your internet? It’s time to do something about it! The Maine Broadband Coalition, in partnership with AARP Maine and others, has launched the “Get Up to Speed” initiative to aid broadband expansion efforts in Maine. Did you know that Maine is ranked as the 43rd state in the U.S for broadband […]
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Letter: Action needs to be taken to prevent war with Iran
The assassination of Iran’s nuclear scientist edges us closer to war. We must understand the difference between Iran and Iraq and why a war with Iran would be disastrous. Iran is the 18th-largest country in the world and Iraq the 58th. Iran has 2,440 kilometers of coastline and Iraq has 58 kilometers. Iran has a […]
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Forum: Time for Yarmouth council to remove local dams
Did you know that there are two dams on the Royal River in Yarmouth within a mile of the head of tide that block fish passage to the entire 141-square mile watershed? Both dams were purchased by the town of Yarmouth in the 1970s for a dollar each. The Bridge Street dam stopped producing power […]
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Forum: Maine needs bold action on climate
The cold seeped under my coat as I stood outside the Brunswick Junior High School on Election Day. I was there working on behalf of the Sunrise Movement, a national youth-led climate action group, to encourage voters to consider the climate when casting their vote. It is clear that young people both in Maine and […]