To accommodate expansion, taxes will be raised or budgets slashed, even as third-party payments fuel a bloated bottom line.
2017
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: People’s process allows Mainers to benefit from new gaming opportunity, says casino campaign counsel
Question 1 on the state ballot will fuel smart job growth and economic expansion, Drew Ketterer says.
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Commentary: With deck stacked against state funding, Portland must vote to fix all 4 schools
It’s morally questionable to repair just two schools and gamble with the futures of students at the other two.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Vote to reject York County casino; it’s a bad deal for Maine
Maine Question 1 is not really about a casino in York County. It really is about whether or not the voters will allow “a certain (out of state) company” a gambling license worth up to $200 million at a cost of only about $9 million. Why should this money go to this out-of-state company instead […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Teams that run up the score are one cause of lopsided football games
Bonny Eagle’s tactics in its playoff victory against an overmatched Deering squad showed a lack of sportsmanship.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: ‘Able-bodied’ can still be sick, need help through Medicaid expansion
A recently published letter urged a “no” vote on Medicaid expansion because some of the recipients who would gain medical insurance coverage would be “able-bodied,” and, therefore, somehow less deserving than current Medicaid recipients. The term “able-bodied” is simply an administrative description of someone who is not collecting medical disability payments. You can be quite […]
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Letter to the editor: Even if his age was a factor, groping by ex-President Bush was wrong
Re: “Maine women among 5 to say former President George H.W. Bush groped them in photo shoots” (Oct. 27): If George H.W. Bush, at age 93, were in a nursing home and grabbed the rear of a female patient, some staff members might view this as an encouraging sign that he’s feeling better – an […]
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Letter to the editor: Fact-based decisions make Duson a ‘keeper’ on Portland City Council
I’m proud to support the re-election of at-large City Councilor Jill Duson. Good government requires good process and good information. Jill insists on both. Ensuring that the meekest voice shares space with the loudest, and vetting ideas based on impact rather than novelty, are hallmarks of Jill’s leadership. Her chairmanship of the city’s Housing Committee […]
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Letter to the editor: Retain Justin Costa’s skills, knowledge as Portland city councilor
I am writing in support of Justin Costa’s re-election to the Portland City Council, representing District 4. I’ve followed the council’s business for some time and have attended several of its meetings. Justin not only comports himself in a professional and collaborative way, but he always makes thoughtful and insightful remarks, revealing a depth of […]
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Letter to the editor: Councilor Costa delivers on his promises, should be re-elected
As we gear up for Election Day, it’s important to separate the candidates’ stated intentions (which are strikingly similar) from their abilities to deliver on their promises. In District 4, there’s an undeniable gap between Councilor Justin Costa and his competitor (Kim Rich). Costa has a deep understanding of the issues and has established relationships […]