Letters

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October 25, 2018

Letter to the editor: Election history shows voting early could be a mistake

Please do not vote early! Political parties often urge us to fear the opposing party’s candidate, to disparage the independent as a spoiler and to vote early to “lock in” your vote for their candidate. That’s what the Democrats did in 2010, fearing a Paul LePage victory, by calling independent businessman Eliot Cutler a spoiler. […]
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October 25, 2018

Letter to the editor: Public service experience makes Mills best choice for governor

When’s the last time you walked into a dentist’s office and asked for the least experienced staffer to work on your teeth? “Anybody here who’s never done this before? Great! Fire up that drill!” I’ve been deeply involved in political affairs at the local, state and federal levels for many years. I’ve worked for Democrats, […]
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October 25, 2018

Letter to the editor: Pass Question 1 to take care of seniors and disabled

I’ve lived in Maine almost all of my life, and I’m proud to be from here. My grandparents raised us in a home without running water, but they did the best they could. I worked for the Portland school district for many years until I was injured on the job. As a senior and someone […]
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October 25, 2018

Letter to the editor: Critics use deception to build case against Question 1

They dishonestly claim that the universal home care board is unaccountable.
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October 25, 2018

Letter to the editor: Want good health care? Say so at the ballot box

Mary Mayhew left a wake of health destruction behind her as Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services commissioner under Gov. LePage. By appointing Mayhew to head up the federal Medicaid program, President Trump is giving her the opportunity to do the same for the nation. The November election will determine whether a new Democratic […]

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October 25, 2018

Letter to the editor: Governor must be much more than a business person

Everyone would agree that Shawn Moody is a good businessman, but administering government isn’t like running a business. That’s why I support Democrat Janet Mills to be Maine’s next governor. I worked in the private sector, in town, state and federal governments, and have run my own private consulting business for over 35 years. I […]
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October 25, 2018

Letter to the editor: Question 1 is bad policy and a form of class warfare

Question 1 is taxation by referendum and a dangerous slippery slope. If this passes, where will it end? A 50-cent tax on each lobster caught to fund marine environmental programs? A nickel tax on each ear of corn grown to fund clean-water programs? Housing for seniors is an important issue for Maine, and that is […]
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October 25, 2018

Letter to the editor: Moody wouldn’t protect environment, natural resources

If you care about the protection of Maine’s environment and natural resources, you have a clear choice about who deserves your vote for governor: Democrat Janet Mills. For the past eight years, the LePage administration has undertaken an all-out assault on the laws and programs that protect our environment. Gov. LePage’s hand-picked successor to continue […]
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October 25, 2018

Letter to the editor: Question 1 hasn’t been shown to be best use of the money

I make a good living; I expect to be taxed more. I have voted to raise my own taxes, but I will vote “no” on Question 1 because no one has given a reason why this particular good cause should jump to the head of the line over all the other good causes. Home health […]
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October 25, 2018

Letter to the editor: Moody’s a nice guy, but he lacks experience in governing

Here is why I am supporting Democrat Janet Mills for governor. I have known Shawn Moody for years. He has built a very successful auto repair business and has done a lot for our community. He is a genuinely nice guy. However, he has never been involved in government, has never even served on our […]

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