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Published
November 26, 2019

Letter to the editor: Spectrum’s service only gets worse

After Spectrum took over, I was able to retain my Time Warner Variety package, which is just one tier above basic cable. The cost had increased to $139 before I finally caved and asked Spectrum if there were other options. They offered me an introductory reduced price for the Spectrum Silver package, stating I could […]
Published
November 26, 2019

Letter to the editor: Money for USM name change should be used for program, campus upgrades

I’ve been following with interest the proposed renaming of the University of Southern Maine. As a graduate of USM, I cannot see the reasoning behind the change at a cost of $1.2 million! This money should be used to make improvements to programs or the campus. I encourage all graduates to contact their state senators […]
Published
November 26, 2019

Letter to the editor: Biddeford Mill Clock Tower is a community preservation story

Shortly after moving to Maine, I noticed the Biddeford Mill Clock Tower. It stood out from all of the development going on in Biddeford, this beautiful piece of 1853 architecture sitting abandoned. I eventually learned it was cut down from the Lincoln Mill over 10 years ago. I also learned that in 2014, Maine Preservation […]
Published
November 25, 2019

Letter to the editor: Many families living under threat of eviction

Whatever the cause of expulsion, they suffer.
Published
November 25, 2019

Letter to the editor: Incompetence no excuse for Trump

According to Washington Post columnist Marc A. Thiessen, “Incompetence is not an impeachable offense” (Nov. 15, Page A7). It certainly should be, and now we know it’s something Congress must give much more thought to, if only for the sake of humanity and the world as we know it. Our president is the leader of […]

Published
November 25, 2019

Letter to the editor: Loss of advocacy office impacted families

I appreciate Gerald Petruccelli and Bruce McGlauflin bringing these problems up again (“Commentary: State of Maine is an unfit guardian for intellectually disabled adults,” Nov. 10). Their comments are still valid. The guardianship problem has been evident since before I returned to Maine (in 1976). I know of no state that has found a satisfactory […]
Published
November 25, 2019

Letter to the editor: Amend the Constitution to get money out of politics

I am grateful to Rep. Jared Golden for his Oct. 25 opinion piece describing the impact of corporate and dark money on policy-making. Golden says, “The corrupting influence of money in politics is interfering with Congress’ ability to deliver results for the American people.” I agree, and it’s not just me; people from all perspectives […]
Published
November 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: Urge Mills to fulfill obligation to Maine state retirees

As a retired school administrator and a past president of the Maine Association of Retirees, I am using this letter to urge Maine Public Service retirees and retired public school educators, as well as regular Maine citizens who support these retirees, to contact Gov. Mills and urge her to sign into law L.D. 1104, An […]
Published
November 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: Consider what Mainers will lose if NECEC isn’t built

What if New England Clean Energy Connect doesn’t happen? Much of the opposition to this project appears to be based on the fact that it is proposed by Central Maine Power. Let’s judge the project on its merits. What are the gains and losses? The gains, as I envision them, are: Everything stays as it […]
Published
November 24, 2019

Letter to the editor: Autocracy or democracy? That is the question

At last, I have by accident discovered a point on which my best friend and I can agree. Usually we refrain from discussing politics because we know we disagree. My friend is Republican and I am independent. It turns out we agree on one important concept: We both want this country to remain a democracy […]

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