I would like to thank the town of Cape Elizabeth and Central Maine Power Co. for removing the trees and overgrowth along Sawyer Street between Eastman and Fickett streets last week. High winds consistently uproot trees and break branches near the utility lines, causing extended power outages to the households in this area. I was […]

The rules which govern the economy should move us towards good jobs, healthy families, environmental sustainability, respect for human rights and access to essential services. Paid sick days are necessary for our public health and workplace productivity and, frankly, just the right thing to do for Maine’s hardworking citizens. No employee should have to choose […]

I can’t believe Edgar Allen Beem can be so out of touch with reality. At first glance, I thought “Raise taxes, please” was sarcasm. Then after reading the piece, I realized that he just doesn’t get it. Maybe he is a rich man, so maybe a few thousand dollars a year in extra taxes doesn’t […]

Thank you for the revealing look into gubernatorial candidate Les Otten’s past business dealings. Unfortunately, in this economic climate, it’s an all too familiar story: CEO manages company into oblivion, then scampers away mostly intact while his employees and investors (of which I was one) take the hit. Then goes on to “save the Boston […]