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Letters to the Editor
  • Published
    October 29, 2011

    Bilodeau understands complex challenges ahead

    Jeff Bilodeau represents the best attributes of Maine’s celebrated tradition of service to community, state and nation. As an Augusta native, Jeff understands the complex challenges ahead for our families and business leaders. He brings a fresh perspective of objectivity, collaboration and innovation to problem solving, while leveraging the resident expertise of Augusta area citizens. […]

  • Published
    October 28, 2011

    Bilodeau has courage, integrity, dedication

    Jeff Bilodeau is a true leader of character, who has the personal courage to act in the face of adversity, the integrity to stand firm on his commitments and a dedication to duty that separates him from his contemporaries. In the two years that I have worked with Jeff, I have seen him fight tirelessly […]

  • Published
    October 28, 2011

    Same-day voter registration fair, effective

    The Maine Legislature voted during its last session to require Maine residents to register to vote at least two business days before an election. Here are two good reasons to vote yes on Question 1 on Nov. 8 to restore our right to register to vote on election day.

  • Published
    October 28, 2011

    Question 2 would add hundreds of jobs in Maine

    I will vote yes on Question 2 on Nov. 8 because I support free enterprise, job creation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and our agricultural heritage.

  • Published
    October 28, 2011

    Same-day voter registration fair, effective

    The Maine Legislature voted during its last session to require Maine residents to register to vote at least two business days before an election. Here are two good reasons to vote yes on Question 1 on Nov. 8 to restore our right to register to vote on election day.

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  • Published
    October 28, 2011

    Yes vote on Question 2 supports harness racing

    The Maine Harness Horsemen's Association is an organization with more than 750 breeders, owners, trainers, drivers and grooms of the more than 2,500 standardbred horses in the state. As its executive director, I urge Maine citizens to vote yes on Question 2.

  • Published
    October 27, 2011

    People who destroy signs disrespectful, irresponsible

    According to the Oct. 22 Morning Sentinel, many of Karen Heck’s signs for mayor have been either removed or destroyed. Those who do so because they disagree with her or with other politicians’ positions, laws and referenda demonstrate close-mindedness, disrespect and irresponsible citizenship. Why is Heck, in particular, the target of such assaults? * We […]

  • Published
    October 27, 2011

    No on Question 1 lessens chance of mistake at polls

    I plan to vote no on Question 1. I’m not sure there was any voter fraud and I’m not sure there was any malice in getting voters registered the day of the election. I am, however, concerned about two things. The first is the chance of mistakes being made because of busy polls. I’m sure […]

  • Published
    October 27, 2011

    Question 2 a do-or-die vote for harness racing

    You know the saying, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” I’m concerned that we might be saying this soon about Maine’s harness racing industry, and I don’t want that to happen. As people think about Question 2 on the ballot this year, I’d ask them to consider the connection between two Maine […]

  • Published
    October 27, 2011

    Position of mayor an honor Sennett deserves

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