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PublishedDecember 1, 2011
It’s time for Legislatureto prioritize needs, wants
Gov. Paul LePage is working to bring Maine's fiscal house in order by prioritizing spending. When are the members of our Legislature going to understand that we must prioritize what is to be spent? There have been numerous "pet projects" through the years, such as subsiding MPBN to the tune of $3.7 million. Think what that amount of money could do to help with heating assistance during this coming winter. Federal money to the states for heating assistance has been reduced, so Maine will be forced to reduce the amount of heating assistance offered to homes throughout the state.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2011
Three communitiessay no to Big Wind
On Nov. 17, three Maine communities traveled to the state Capitol building and stood up in front of TV cameras to have a say.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2011
Officer didn’t have to shoot Crowley-Smilek
He didn't have to shoot him! Justin Crowley-Smilek was a troubled young 28-year-old veteran. It is easy to second guess the actions of the police officer, but I wonder if he could have been disabled with a shot to the knee or with a taser. What a waste of such a young life. RIP Justin. God bless your family, we feel your pain.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2011
Republican party needsto do better than Gingrich
In an article on Nov. 19, " Gingrich defends Freddie Mac Work" -- Gingrich states that he spent an hour a month earning a $1.8 million "consulting fee" at the quasi-public Freddie Mac. He cavalierly says " I think that less than once a month they would drop by. We'd spend an hour. It would always start with me listening..."
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PublishedNovember 30, 2011
LePage fighting to helppoor Mainers heat homes
Despite Gov. Paul LePage's efforts at avoiding cuts to LIHEAP, Barack Obama slashed Maine's allotment by $32.6 million. This is devastating to our truly needy. According to Dale McCormick, director of MaineHousing, the average beneficiary of LIHEAP has an income of $16,500 and 54 percent of the people are elderly or disabled. McCormick also states "People will freeze in their homes at this level" and "They will have to choose between fuel and food, fuel and medicine, fuel and rent."
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PublishedNovember 30, 2011
Battle against lung cancercan use everyone’s help
The recent death of Evelyn Lauder, who created the pink ribbon as a symbol of breast cancer awareness, prompts me to remind everyone that November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. While last month pink was seen everywhere from pro football games to local walks, lung cancer awareness does not seem to have the same visibility. However, lung cancer kills many more women than breast cancer does and affects non-smokers, smokers and former smokers. Most of us have been touched in some way by lung cancer. Please do what you can to help conquer this deadly disease: Stop smoking, help others stop, contact The Lung Cancer Alliance, volunteer where you can, and donate what you can afford.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2011
Big thanks to staffat Vassalboro school
We would like to thank all the Vassalboro Community School teachers and staff for quick thinking and keeping our children safe during the fire at the school on November 22.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2011
Lawmakers should work on stuff we want them to
The votes for same-day voter registration were not even a day old when some politicians were talking about the need to continue work against it.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2011
Other’s neglect could havemeant tragedy for driver
On Wednesday, Nov. 16 -- a rainy, foggy night -- my daughter was on her way to her night job in Augusta. At some point on Route 27, she saw something in the road and tried to avoid it. In doing so she lost control of her vehicle and went into a ditch. Air bags deployed, but the seat belt broke loose throwing her into the passenger seat, where her head and shoulder broke the window. Her wrist was mangled from broken glass. Five cars went by -- no one stopped. She was able to call for help on her cellphone. The first to arrive was Trooper Diane Vance. I want to thank her for making my daughter as comfortable as possible until the ambulance arrived. Come to find out it was three tarps in the road. Someone was very neglectful about tying these down. Thank God my daughter had no broken bones, but she did have massive bruises. She will be a long time healing but I'm so glad I still have her!
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PublishedNovember 30, 2011
We all need to workto create jobs
I am an experienced executive. I am also a 99 percenter.
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