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PublishedJune 19, 2013
Make drivers pay tax to fix roads, bridges
First let me say the priority in Augusta should be to find ways to cut spending and not raising taxes. With that said, I feel that when it comes to highways and bridges, the burden should fall on those using them. That means taxing the fuel.
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PublishedJune 19, 2013
Why not regulate guns the way we do cars?
M.D. Harmon finally wrote a commentary (June 15) with which I can agree, in part. We should regulate guns and cars alike because each is dangerous only if used irresponsibly by unqualified people.
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PublishedJune 19, 2013
If LePage vetoes budget, legislators must override
Gov. Paul LePage's proposed budget is a disaster. If enacted, it would end the Homestead Property Tax exemption for those under 65, eliminate the Circuit Breaker program, and deny towns and schools hundreds of millions of dollars. This would force our towns to cut services or raise taxes, but LePage would maintain tax cuts for the wealthiest.
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PublishedJune 19, 2013
State should regulate guns the way it does cars
M.D. Harmon finally wrote a commentary (June 15) with which I can agree, in part. We should regulate guns and cars alike because each is dangerous only if used irresponsibly by unqualified people.
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PublishedJune 19, 2013
If LePage vetoes budget, legislators should override it
Gov. Paul LePage's proposed budget is a disaster. If enacted, it would end the Homestead Property Tax exemption for those under 65, eliminate the Circuit Breaker program, and deny towns and schools hundreds of millions of dollars. This would force our towns to cut services or raise taxes, but LePage would maintain tax cuts for the wealthiest.
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PublishedJune 18, 2013
Lawmakers acted wisely in keeping lobster bycatch ban
The Legislature recently took a step to protect one of Maine's most valuable industries. L.D. 1549, "An Act To Provide an Exemption for Incidentally Caught Lobsters," died in the House of Representatives on June 11. This bill would have removed the penalty for groundfishermen who land offshore lobster bycatch from drag fishing. This bill didn't pass for a very good reason: Maine can't afford to lose its lobster population or the 7,000 jobs that are supported by the industry.
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PublishedJune 18, 2013
Memorial Day not fitting for track meet date
I would like to express my disappointment with the recent KVAC track meet that was rained out on May 25 and rescheduled for Memorial Day.
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PublishedJune 17, 2013
Contract for BIW doesn’t help America
I was distressed to read about the contract for destroyers awarded to Bath Iron Works for $2.8B. I know it is Maine jobs, but at what cost? The military people will tell us it is to protect our country. From whom? The Afghan military, Hezbollah or al Quaida? We know they are loaded with Navy ships.
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PublishedJune 17, 2013
Support bill to reduce toxins in products
I strongly support the new bill, L.D. 1181, which proposes to strengthen the Kid-Safe Products Act, Maine's innovative law that protects children from toxic chemicals. L.D. 1181 fosters progress on the front of toxic chemical policy. The passing of the Kid-Safe Products Act in 2008 represents a landmark in chemical policy reform. This act is considered a success in protecting children from BPA, a known endocrine disruptor.
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PublishedJune 17, 2013
RSU 18 voice of reason lost with resignation
Regional School Unit 18 suffered a huge loss in the form of Donna Doucette's resignation from the school board. Donna, a tireless advocate for teachers and children, was one of the only members of that school board who dared question the path that RSU 18's administration is taking toward a new educational vision and mass customized learning. It should concerns us all -- both residents of Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney and communities across the state -- that Donna has seen no other course than to resign after more than 20 years on the board.
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