Major cuts in work force have led to less traffic on the turnpike, so it must be time for a toll increase. And that increase should target those who use the turnpike least.
August 2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Nation has suffered from greed of gun industry
In light of David H. Mills’ letter (Aug. 4), “Gun ownership limited to members of militia,” I am sure the NRA will be more than ready to continue to buy off our politicians with its millions of dollars. This will continue until the unrepresented majority of outraged citizens say, “It is enough killing.”
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Kelley would be great candidate for DA
Regardless of who’s on the ballot in the upcoming election for district attorney, Alan Kelley is a great candidate for the job.
Posted inNews
Mercy or murder?
CLEVELAND — John Wise watched a tear roll down his wife’s face as he stood alongside her bed in the intensive care unit. She’d been unable to speak after suffering a stroke and seemed to be blinking to acknowledge him, Wise confided to a friend who had driven him to the hospital.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Don’t play games with US power grid
Everybody and his brother — the Sierra Club, the natural gas industry, the solar industry, the wind industry, President Barack Obama and Lisa Jackson of the Environmental Protection Agency — want to design the nation’s energy mix and the nation’s electrical system.
Posted inOpinion
Collins, Snowe embody virtue of fairness in regards to taxes
Maine’s two sensible senators are just who we need to steer America away from the “fiscal cliff” our nation faces at the end of this year.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Fowle can take experience gained locally to Augusta
Lori Fowle is running for the Legislature representing Vassalboro, Windsor and part of Augusta. Fowle has served the people of Vassalboro on the School Board (and was chairwoman) and on the Budget Committee. She knows how to work with others to get the best possible results.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Siding with polluters over Maine people
Maine’s motto, “Dirigo,” is an ironic thought in a dwindling job market and shrinking economy. The roots of Maine’s economy have always stemmed from our natural resources.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Small rip in veil of secrecy over political ads
Celebrate a rare victory for transparency in American politics. Voters weigh candidates in a system awash in money, but it is cumbersome at best to find who wrote the checks.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Weren’t tolls to be removed after turnpike paid for?
There is considerable discussion lately about raising the already high tolls on the Maine Turnpike.