Letters to the Editor

5 years ago

Playing sandbox politics

To the editor:
I was totally disgusted with Joan Theriault’s letter to the editor this week. Sadly, I agree with other people that it is past time for Theriault to resign from the city council and only play these sandbox politics in her own back yard.

5 years ago

In support of Harnish

To the editor: 
I’ve always considered it my unwritten rule to never involve myself in politics. Now it appears  that I’ve broken my own rule, and with pleasure. 

5 years ago

Collins gets my vote

To the editor:
Through Senator Collins’ leadership Maine veterans have gained a powerful voice in Washington, ensuring we have a strong advocate for veterans’ issues. Now more than ever we need Susan’s continued leadership. As a veteran from Caribou, I am proud to say that Susan is my senator.

5 years ago

In support of Bushey

To the editor:
After having served in the Maine House of Representatives, I am pleased to put my support behind Ashland native Kevin Bushey for District 151. He has the tenacity and levelheadedness to bear down and face the significant challenges that will be before the 130th Maine State Legislature. 

5 years ago

Where is that 1 mil decrease hiding?

To the editor:
Don’t blame the new councilors next year for the tax increase you’re going to get. They will just be trying to clean up the mess from a few that are there now.

5 years ago

Vote for integrity

To the editor:
More vulgar postings by Councilor Doug Morrell bashing the Public Works Department and others have appeared on Facebook lately. What is wrong with this picture?

5 years ago

New guys on the block

To the editor:
Back in January, during the city council’s organizational meeting, council failed to take action on charter items 2.01/2.06.  

5 years ago

The ethics of PAC money

To the editor:
The Maine Ethics Commission website defines a leadership political action committee as “a political fundraising committee led by a member of the Maine State Legislature;

5 years ago

Signs of our times

To the editor:
As I drive around our city of Presque Isle I see so many signs both large and small on some of our councilpersons’ property.  I am wondering if all of our councilpersons are only representing the party they have posted on their properties.

5 years ago

Keep Carpenter in the Maine Senate

To the editor:
Aroostook and Northern Penobscot residents have the good fortune to be represented by Michael Carpenter in the Maine Senate. Mike treats all people with respect, dignity and kindness.