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PublishedMay 5, 2012
Let’s stop creating poor and vulnerable people
It’s no secret that Gov. Paul LePage is trying to eliminate general assistance, MaineCare, energy-saving programs, mental health programs and other socially responsible programs he calls welfare. In a way, I’m with him. I, too, would like to see a lot fewer programs to help the vulnerable survive. The one difference is that I would […]
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PublishedMay 5, 2012
LePage has not attained balance a governor needs
The job of governor is not easy. The governor is regarded as the leader of his party and is expected to be an advocate for his party’s agenda. He is also the governor of the entire state and is expected to show concern and respect for all the citizens of Maine. Previous governors — both […]
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PublishedMay 5, 2012
Governor displays poor leadership skills
Gov. Paul LePage’s most recent statements that middle management state workers are corrupt are disappointing but not surprising. He also said, “We’re trying to get them to go to work but it’s hard.” The governor continues to show us over and over again that he is a poor leader. I worked for state government for […]
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PublishedMay 5, 2012
Why do officials try to save dilapidated buildings?
I just read the story in the April 27 paper, “Dilemma in Augusta: Restore or tear down.” Why do elected officials and historical people have such a hard time tearing down old, dilapidated buildings in Augusta? At an extraordinary expense to taxpayers, they tried to save the old YMCA building, and are still trying to […]
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PublishedMay 5, 2012
8-year-old girl shares sad tale about puppy mills
I have learned of the sad conditions of puppy mills. These places don’t give dogs good care. Some websites sell dogs that aren’t healthy. These dogs are kept in small cages, dirty conditions, and they are not fed or cared for properly. This is a website you can get information about puppy mills: www.humanesociety.org/issues/puppy_mills/ Elizabeth […]
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PublishedMay 5, 2012
Medicare Savings Program a lifeline for 72,000 Mainers
As discussions about the state budget continue, I hope the administration is not considering cuts to the Medicare Savings Program. The Medicare Savings Program is a lifeline for more than 70,000 older Mainers. In these tough economic times, any cut of any size would be devastating for those who rely upon the services of the […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Selling out Eustis Ridge view to corporate America
A non-resident taxpayer of Eustis Ridge, who owns property in residential/recreation zoning is allowing a commercial business to submit an application to put up a 150-foot cell tower on a prime, scenic piece of property on Eustis Ridge. Some people may think this is great news: Cell phone use wherever we go, no dropped calls […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Maine could again be a great state of industry
It was most gratifying to read in the newspaper that Pratt & Whitney will add 400 jobs to its North Berwick plant. Naturally, these new employees will all be physicists and engineers, won’t they? Or will they be mostly skilled blue-collar workers? The kind of talented, hard working technicians and craftworkers that were once the […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Wrong to say mother who stays home doesn’t work
Yes, it actually is an issue. To suggest that any stay-at-home mother never worked a day in her life is a slap in the face to my, and your, mother. And probably to about 90 percent of mothers out there, at least at some point in their lives. It is more about roles than economy. […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Stimulus grant helps pay for energy audits
I was pleased that John and Sheila Bacon shared their story about reducing their heating costs by following the advice they received from an energy audit. Thanks to a stimulus grant, the municipalities of Waterville and Winslow are offering up to a $300 rebate per building to residential property owners for energy audits performed by […]
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