According to Politico, there are 237 millionaires among the 535 members of Congress; 44 percent of the body, compared to about 1 percent of Americans overall. Congressional salaries are six figures. Their benefits, including health care and pensions should be cut and limited, whether short term or long term employment. Between 2007-2009, while Americans lost […]
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We should passionately defend our right to vote
I have read many letters recently concerning Question 1. A yes vote will rescind the recently enacted legislation that ended same-day voter registration in Maine. Those urging a no vote have spoken about voter fraud and abuse. Charlie Webster, Maine’s GOP chairman, found 19 medical students registered to vote in 2004 and then asked Secretary […]
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New race tracks good for Maine’s horse industry
I’m writing to express my support for Question 2 on the Nov. 8 ballot. New harness race tracks in Biddeford and Calais will be good, not only for those communities, but also for Maine’s horse industry and the hundreds of families who depend on it. About 1999, a good friend suggested that I might like […]
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HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Nagy, Brown make an impression at regional
BELFAST — For a couple of first-year cross country runners, Lawrence’s Erzsebet Nagy and Waterville’s Bethanie Brown have done pretty well for themselves.
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HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY: Nokomis scores early, hangs on to reach final
NEWPORT — Leah Edmondson didn’t make history Saturday, but the Nokomis Regional High School team didn’t need her to.
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What Awlaki did used to be called treason
Anwar Awlaki was a U.S. citizen in name only. When an American citizen leaves the United States, takes up residence in a nation that is not friendly to the United States and goes on rants and plans to attack our country, he loses all his rights. What he did used to be called treason. The […]
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Keep voter registration simple, efficient
On Nov. 8, Mainers will have the opportunity, and the privilege, to cast their vote in the 2011 elections. This year, a very important question is on the ballot one that will require a “yes” or “no” answer. I urge anyone reading this to please vote “yes” on Question 1. The issue at hand is […]
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Mt. Blue pulls away from Waterville
WATERVILLE — You can describe the Mt. Blue High School football team’s offense as a machine. Sometimes, the machine is slow to warm up.
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Yes on Question 1 lets eligible voters be heard
Vote yes on Question 1 to allow same-day voter registration. Every eligible person should vote on every election day, so we should avoid any barriers that might keep people from registering and voting. Young people should register to vote as soon as they reach voting age. Some people may need to re-register because they have […]
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Early childhood education reduces crime costs
I applaud and appreciate the recent column by state Rep. Patrick Flood emphasizing the important long-term fiscal benefits from investments in high-quality early education programs such as Head Start and quality pre-kindergarten programs. As police chief, I would add that early childhood education also is cost-efficient because it can help reduce crime and significantly cut […]