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March 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: Help Maine’s Democratic caucuses avoid a repeat of problems

Annoyed at how the Democratic caucus was run last Sunday? Know that you could have done better? Perfect! When you completed your ballot to select either Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders, you were also asked if you wanted to join your municipal or county Democratic committee. For those of you with ideas for improving the […]
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March 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: LePage, Christie want to ride Trump’s coattails

It should come as no surprise that I, as a lifelong registered Republican and a conservative, have supported the policies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (when I lived in that state) and, more recently, Gov. Paul LePage after I moved here four years ago. That should not suggest they get a free pass on […]
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March 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: Maine Drama Festival had amazing teamwork, spirit

Having attended my senior granddaughter’s final one-act play performance in the Maine Drama Festival, I felt compelled to commend this incredible program. (The state finals are still ahead.) I have been to many kinds of competitions at the high school and college level. This is the only place I have ever seen such genuine enthusiastic […]
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March 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: Democrats failed to provide crucial caucus information

Last Sunday, I was excited to be a part of the Democratic caucus. I had carefully read the FAQs on the mainedems.org website. I had tried to register at Scarborough’s town hall the week before, but I was told that if I was a registered Democrat in the town (I am) that I would have […]
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March 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: Caucuses just do not work; time for a change in Maine

Caucuses are not the answer. Many who would have voted could not make the two-hour window. Many who would have voted could not get into the caucus venue or could not wait many hours in line. Moreover, the caucuses do not persuade anyone to change their minds and only damage relationships between friends and neighbors, […]

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March 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: Clean Elections law needs voters to help protect it

A broad cross-section of Mainers voted Clean Elections into law by a wide margin. Maine has a long tradition of clean and open politics. The Clean Elections law is an important step in this direction and, in this era of travesties such as Citizens United, the Clean Elections law needs our support. It is no […]
Published
March 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Facts don’t support hype about spike in Portland rents

The facts on the ground do not support the hype over the massive increase in Portland apartment rents, as reported by your newspaper. • First, the idea that there’s been a 40 percent increase in rent in five years was based on an analysis of two months of listings for two-bedroom apartments. But there are […]
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March 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Clinton’s demographic won’t take her to the White House

Matt Powers’ letter of March 2 is right on, although his solicitous courtesy toward the arrogance of Chellie Pingree and others announcing, beforehand, that they intend to thumb their nose at their own supporters is less fitting than your headline of “top Democrats scorn democracy.” Hillary Clinton has won her victories only because of huge […]
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March 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Using term ‘pro-abortion’ undercuts editorial’s aim

I was disappointed, but not surprised, when I read the Portland Press Herald’s editorial endorsement (Our View, Feb. 29) of Ohio Gov. John Kasich, and learned that although the Press Herald is “concerned about his advocacy against a woman’s right to choose,” he is the best candidate for the Republican presidential nomination because “there is […]
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March 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Get informed about Maine property tax fairness credit

In 2013, the property tax fairness credit was enacted to replace Maine’s former “circuit breaker” program. Both programs provide tax relief to low-income Mainers whose real estate taxes or rental costs exceed specified limits. Unlike the circuit breaker, the property tax fairness credit is part of the state income tax return. Many eligible Mainers who […]

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