Letters to the Editor, Aug. 27, 2010
Thanks to police, public works departments
To the editor:
I want to give public thanks to Dana Anderson, South Portland Public Works and Chief Ed Googins of the South Portland Police Department. I wrote an e-mail tothese department heads asking them to consider improvements to theintersection of Fickett Street and Candlebrook Lane. Exiting Candlebrook onto Fickett was extremely dangerous as vehicles traveling up Fickett would be completely invisible to drivers trying to turn onto Fickett Street.
I asked them to review the visibility from Candlebrook due to the stumps and the earthen mounds that protrude on the side of the road left of Candlebrook.
By removing the mounds, this would allow vehicle operators to see traffic coming up Fickett. I received a quick reply from Dana Anderson in which he conferred with Chief Googins about this issue. Both recognized the problem but were not sure that (DPW) could handle the problem because of the rock ledge found throughout the area.
Three weeks after I wrote the note a South Portland DPW crew was on the scene in the early morning with a large excavator working to remove the obstructions. I have spoken to several of my neighbors and all of them are very pleased with the actions taken by the crew. We would all like to say thanks to the members of both departments for recognizing the hazard and for taking action to make improvements.
Edward R. Marks
South Portland
State of Maine is at a critical crossroads
To the editor:
In the midst of such a beautiful Maine summer, it’s easy to forget that our gubernatorial election is quickly approaching. Elections and politicians come and go. However, this particular election is of special importance, as our beloved state is at a critical crossroads.
For several years we have wrestled with the question of how to develop desperately needed improvements to our business climate without succumbing to right-wing policies on individual social freedoms and environmental issues.
The primaries have left us with poor choices from the two major parties: a tea party Republican with little chance of negotiating effectively with the Legislature and a Democrat who will impose even more restrictions on Maine’s business community.
Neither of those candidates is capable of making the necessary changes to improve our economy. That is why I am supporting Eliot Cutler, Independent candidate for governor.
Cutler brings big-picture vision, plans for specific initiatives, leadership and business experience, and a reputation for practical moderation that our next governor must have to be effective. I am convinced he can do the job better than either of the alternatives, but he can’t do it without our support.
I urge all Mainers, regardless of party affiliation, to learn more about Cutler’s bold yet realistic vision for increasing Maine’s competitiveness in the global marketplace and preserving the best parts of the Maine lifestyle we all enjoy. You can learn more about Cutler at cutler2010.com.
Peter Tousignant
South Portland
To the editor:
I want to give public thanks to Dana Anderson, South Portland Public Works and Chief Ed Googins of the South Portland Police Department. I wrote an e-mail tothese department heads asking them to consider improvements to theintersection of Fickett Street and Candlebrook Lane. Exiting Candlebrook onto Fickett was extremely dangerous as vehicles traveling up Fickett would be completely invisible to drivers trying to turn onto Fickett Street.
I asked them to review the visibility from Candlebrook due to the stumps and the earthen mounds that protrude on the side of the road left of Candlebrook.
By removing the mounds, this would allow vehicle operators to see traffic coming up Fickett. I received a quick reply from Dana Anderson in which he conferred with Chief Googins about this issue. Both recognized the problem but were not sure that (DPW) could handle the problem because of the rock ledge found throughout the area.
Three weeks after I wrote the note a South Portland DPW crew was on the scene in the early morning with a large excavator working to remove the obstructions. I have spoken to several of my neighbors and all of them are very pleased with the actions taken by the crew. We would all like to say thanks to the members of both departments for recognizing the hazard and for taking action to make improvements.
Edward R. Marks
South Portland
State of Maine is at a critical crossroads
To the editor:
In the midst of such a beautiful Maine summer, it’s easy to forget that our gubernatorial election is quickly approaching. Elections and politicians come and go. However, this particular election is of special importance, as our beloved state is at a critical crossroads.
For several years we have wrestled with the question of how to develop desperately needed improvements to our business climate without succumbing to right-wing policies on individual social freedoms and environmental issues.
The primaries have left us with poor choices from the two major parties: a tea party Republican with little chance of negotiating effectively with the Legislature and a Democrat who will impose even more restrictions on Maine’s business community.
Neither of those candidates is capable of making the necessary changes to improve our economy. That is why I am supporting Eliot Cutler, Independent candidate for governor.
Cutler brings big-picture vision, plans for specific initiatives, leadership and business experience, and a reputation for practical moderation that our next governor must have to be effective. I am convinced he can do the job better than either of the alternatives, but he can’t do it without our support.
I urge all Mainers, regardless of party affiliation, to learn more about Cutler’s bold yet realistic vision for increasing Maine’s competitiveness in the global marketplace and preserving the best parts of the Maine lifestyle we all enjoy. You can learn more about Cutler at cutler2010.com.
Peter Tousignant
South Portland
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