Rid the world
Why are we (the U.S.) being so easy on these murderers? When we have targets located, do not use bombs to get them. Use napalm on these evil people and let them feel the suffering like the people they beheaded. We need to be strong in our resolution to rid the world of terrorists.
John L. Clark
Bangor
Serving community
I’m writing you in regard to the state representative election coming up in the near future for Maine State District 12. It’s refreshing to see a candidate such as Paula Sutton working so hard towards a goal to represent and serve her community. I met Sutton a few years back from representing her on a few home sales. In each of those transactions she was very approachable, professional, creative in her design and problem solving, listened to my suggestions, didn’t mind getting her hands dirty when there was demolition to be done, and did or fixed what was needed to the properties to get them sold. These are all great characteristics in a leader who gets things done.
Along with her husband’s support, it’s nice to see a candidate with passion no matter what the challenge is. If you are voting this election, you should check her out and see what she stands for at paulasuttonforsenate.com.
Mike Woods
South Thomaston
Vote No
This November, we will be voting on the issue of bear hunting. I view hunting as a necessary tool for managing wildlife populations and as a method for thousand’s of hunters to harvest food for themselves and their families. Some hunters donate what they have harvested to programs such as Hunter’s For The Hungry, where needy people receive free meat as food.
It puzzles me why people would want to end baiting (feeding) bears as a part of hunting (harvesting) and therefore remove all the good that hunting produces. Regarding the feeding of bears, isn’t most meat at grocery stores from animals fed by human hands? Millions of animals are fed and harvested for human consumption daily. I see no harm in this food production. Likewise, I see no harm in feeding bears for hunting and harvesting. There is no need to single out bear hunters and take away their method of producing food.
Please join me and vote no on Question 1 this November.
Bruce Hodgdon
Dennysville
Blueberry thanks
Thanks to all wild blueberry harvesters, farm workers, truck drivers and processing plant employees who worked right through the whole Labor Day weekend for Cherryfield Foods Farm and Maine Wild Blueberry Company. While family, friends and neighbors enjoyed the long weekend, these dedicated workers went to work again over the weekend to harvest and process Maine’s wild blueberry crop, many working 35 days straight as of Labor Day.
According to the Wild Blueberry Commission, Maine’s Wild Blueberry businesses support 2,500 full-time Maine jobs with an annual payroll of $63 million. Without all the dedicated employees of Cherryfield Foods/Maine Wild Blueberry Company, and all other workers in Maine’s Wild Blueberry business, Maine Wild Blueberries would not be available year-round for your enjoyment, and this significant economic impact to Maine would be a missed opportunity.
Hopefully, all dedicated wild blueberry workers will find another fine Maine September weekend to enjoy a cookout with family and friends.
David Bell
Exeter
Helping neighbors
Paula Sutton is a powerhouse candidate fighting for the common Mainer. Sutton is running for Maine State Senate in District 12.
She is concerned with the reckless spending of government, which should treat your tax money with much thought and care. Her values are our values — working hard, taking care of family and helping our neighbors.
Cathy Cooper
Rockland
Bear tradition
My three children were brought up loving the outdoors. They have canoed wild rivers in Maine and Canada. They have fished in two countries and four states. They have hiked the Appalachian Trail and climbed Mount Katahdin and many mountains out west. They are true outdoors people. They have experienced adventures very few people have had the opportunity to do.
And, yes, they also hunt. They hunt everything from rabbits, ducks, turkey, geese, deer, moose and bear. They always eat the wild game they harvest. Our family get-togethers are always filled with reliving outdoor experiences with lots of laughter.
My wife, daughter and I are bear hunting. We have at least a couple hundred hours of preparing the sites and sitting in tree stands so far. We have spent about $1,000 to date for the chance at a nice bear. So far we are empty handed, but we already have many exciting stories to tell. The odds are that one of the three of us should fill our tag. (So far all the bears come at night.)
I have read some people say that bear hunting is for the out-of-state hunters. Well, if you ban bear hunting for the out-of-state hunters, then you ban it for me and my family, and the four friends I have who also are bear hunting. All of us are lifelong Mainers.
Keith Trembley
Orono
Schneck support
As the co-chair of the Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee, I have had the pleasure of working with Rep. John Schneck of Bangor over the last two years. A veteran himself, Schneck has worked to ensure Maine is making good on its promises to our veterans.
Schneck, through his work on the committee, has helped champion new laws to encourage Maine businesses to hire veterans, ensure those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are eligible for the states veterans’ property tax exemption and provide transportation to medical appointments to disabled veterans.
In addition to his strong work on veterans issues, he fought to protect Maine residents’ right to vote. His strong business background was invaluable in helping craft a new state liquor contract. His attention to detail ensured that the state got the best deal possible to provide the funds to pay off the remaining debt to the state’s hospitals.
I am honored to serve with Schneck in the Legislature. He is a strong advocate for the people of Bangor and many men and women in our state who have answered the call to serve our country.
Louis Luchini
House Chair, Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee
Ellsworth