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PublishedApril 13, 2011
Quality of life is reason most people live here
It used to be said, “As Maine goes, so goes the nation.” Now with current efforts to dismantle environmental and social safeguards, I hope this saying won’t become: “As the nation goes, so Maine follows.” Our motto is “Dirigo,” which means “I lead.” After all, for our future health, I believe we need to take […]
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PublishedApril 13, 2011
State retiree deserves pension that was promised
For 23 years, I worked in public service, most in the Maine Department of Health & Human Services and the last 12 years with MaineCare. Then I had to retire because of a life-threatening illness. Now my disability pension is under threat by the governor’s budget plan. My payments have been frozen at the same […]
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PublishedApril 13, 2011
‘Brainwashed millions’ vote against own interests
I can see why millionaires would vote for people who have the outlook of “government bad.” They are financially isolated enough to take any downswing with ease. They think about nothing but tax cuts. They vote for idiots who say “government is terrible,” but after they are elected, they make a terrible government. The scariest […]
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PublishedApril 13, 2011
Clean Elections Fund keeps Maine voters in charge
Several bills are currently before the Legislature that advocate either a partial repeal or a full repeal of Maine’s clean election system. This is disappointing, because for more than 10 years, the Maine Clean Election Act has worked to get the big money out of Maine elections. We did it by imposing reasonable contribution limits […]
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PublishedApril 13, 2011
‘Let’s tax all political contributions at 50%’
In these hard economic times, we must look deeper for new sources of tax revenue. Although I oppose any new tax, here’s an idea: Let’s tax all political contributions at 50 percent. Let the politicians who raise billions, help pay for our deficit spending. Tim Morrill Richmond
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PublishedApril 13, 2011
Mural’s alleged location could violate several laws
The article appearing on page B4 of the April 2 Kennebec Journal, “Lawsuit filed over mural’s removal,” reads, “He believes the mural is being stored in an electrical closet at the Department of Labor.” An electrical room is not an approved or appropriate storage room. If this allegation is correct, it may be a violation […]
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PublishedApril 13, 2011
Mural removal first salvo in weakening protections
The mural removed from the Maine Department of Labor offices by order of Gov. Paul LePage was commissioned, created and installed as a way to illustrate a bit of the history of the American workplace. As executed by artist Judy Taylor, the mural is a powerful reminder of the reasons our laws contain the worker […]
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PublishedApril 13, 2011
LePage should be held responsible for his conduct
It has been embarrassing to read about the governor’s gaffes in national publications, and to see his actions spoofed on Jon Stewart’s Daily Show. This latest issue about the mural, however, feels very much like bullying. It was clear that it was not a popular idea; but instead of inviting discourse on the subject, Gov. […]
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PublishedApril 13, 2011
Some ideas for murals looking at business side
I had to write this letter to express my displeasure for Paul LePage’s latest fiasco, which involves the murals that were hanging in the Department of Labor. LePage calls them one-sided and against his pro-corporate ideals. Well here’s an idea for him: Let’s put the murals back where they are, and he can add murals […]
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PublishedApril 12, 2011
Waste Management wants new law just for it
Waste Management in Norridgewock wants to expand, but not upwards, on the footprint of the land they already own. They want to break the 1989 law that said no commercial dump could expand on land they didn’t own in 1989. The Norridgewock landfill has about 12 years of capacity left. That law was put in […]
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