Letters

Published
October 25, 2014

Letter to the editor: Cutler displayed a condescending attitude in debate

Ron Bancroft’s Oct. 18 column (“Maine Voices: Maine desperately needs an adult in the Blaine House”) is typical of the demeaning attitude toward Democrat Mike Michaud on the part of independent Eliot Cutler and, apparently, one of his supporters. It’s outrageous to imply that a public servant like Mike Michaud, who has devoted years to […]
Published
October 25, 2014

Letter to the editor: Avoiding Cutler as a ‘spoiler’ promotes a broken political system

It’s simply a myth that independent Eliot Cutler is a “spoiler” in the 2014 gubernatorial race. Eliot came within 2 percent of beating Paul LePage in 2010 as Libby Mitchell lost ground. Democrat Mike Michaud is losing ground now. Therefore, it is imperative we vote our conscience and not just use our vote as a […]
Published
October 25, 2014

Letter to the editor: Manchester knows how to listen and communicate

On Nov. 4, residents of Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth, Gray, Long Island, Chebeague Island and the northeast part of Westbrook (Senate District 25) have the opportunity to continue our district’s history of electing smart and independent voices in Augusta by voting for Cathy Manchester. Cathy was Maine’s first female chief of police during her first career […]
Published
October 25, 2014

Letter to the editor: Tuttle deserves re-election as a voice for the disenfranchised

I write in support of re-electing Democrat John Tuttle to the Maine Senate. I have known him for 25 years. He has helped us with the Kairos Christian Ministry Program at Maine State Prison and at the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland. Sen. Tuttle was extremely helpful in solving the visa problem […]
Published
October 25, 2014

Letter to the editor: Michaud’s character will restore bonds with government, citizens

Some supporters of independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler have recently suggested that we who support Democrat Mike Michaud for governor are being disingenuous. If only we would vote our conscience, they claim, we, too, would choose Cutler. These supporters thereby demonstrate the same inclination to arrogance as their candidate: They patronize those who disagree with […]

Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Michaud’s record includes solid work for environment

Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud may not be the flashiest guy on the stage, but he’s the only candidate for governor with the experience and vision to tackle Maine’s challenges. Unlike the other candidates, Rep. Michaud has spent his career working to improve the lives and livelihoods of Maine people. To illustrate the tangible benefits Mike […]
Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Live debates cement voter’s decision to support LePage

Live debates serve a great need in a democracy. I have learned three things from the debates among the candidates for governor. • Democrat Mike Michaud has confirmed to me what I have heard from the start – Mike Michaud is not too competent. He has no formal education. He has never run a business, and […]
Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Voters deserve better explanation of bond questions

On the ballot for the Nov. 4 election, there are seven referendum questions. Questions 2 through 7 propose bonds whose total costs (including principal and interest) would come to $61 million. Why has there been virtually no coverage of these issues? Questions 3, 4, 5 and 7 apparently ask us to authorize using taxpayer money […]
Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: ‘Family men’ LePage, Cutler are the only two qualified candidates

There are only two candidates who truly qualify to be our next governor: independent Eliot Cutler and Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Both of these men are educated, have business experience and hold high ethical and moral standards. Either of these family men will make Maine proud to be a place to live or do business […]
Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Get the facts about Maine’s debt picture before voting on bonds

On Nov. 4, voters in Maine will have six bond issues to weigh in on, totaling an estimated $61 million in principal and interest for Maine taxpayers. Before anyone checks “yes” or “no,” responsible voters owe it to at least themselves to be knowledgeable of the state’s level of indebtedness. A great resource to become […]

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