Letters

Published
October 25, 2014

Letter to the editor: Michaud’s character will restore bonds with government, citizens

Some supporters of independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler have recently suggested that we who support Democrat Mike Michaud for governor are being disingenuous. If only we would vote our conscience, they claim, we, too, would choose Cutler. These supporters thereby demonstrate the same inclination to arrogance as their candidate: They patronize those who disagree with […]
Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Michaud’s record includes solid work for environment

Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud may not be the flashiest guy on the stage, but he’s the only candidate for governor with the experience and vision to tackle Maine’s challenges. Unlike the other candidates, Rep. Michaud has spent his career working to improve the lives and livelihoods of Maine people. To illustrate the tangible benefits Mike […]
Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Live debates cement voter’s decision to support LePage

Live debates serve a great need in a democracy. I have learned three things from the debates among the candidates for governor. • Democrat Mike Michaud has confirmed to me what I have heard from the start – Mike Michaud is not too competent. He has no formal education. He has never run a business, and […]
Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Voters deserve better explanation of bond questions

On the ballot for the Nov. 4 election, there are seven referendum questions. Questions 2 through 7 propose bonds whose total costs (including principal and interest) would come to $61 million. Why has there been virtually no coverage of these issues? Questions 3, 4, 5 and 7 apparently ask us to authorize using taxpayer money […]
Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: ‘Family men’ LePage, Cutler are the only two qualified candidates

There are only two candidates who truly qualify to be our next governor: independent Eliot Cutler and Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Both of these men are educated, have business experience and hold high ethical and moral standards. Either of these family men will make Maine proud to be a place to live or do business […]

Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Get the facts about Maine’s debt picture before voting on bonds

On Nov. 4, voters in Maine will have six bond issues to weigh in on, totaling an estimated $61 million in principal and interest for Maine taxpayers. Before anyone checks “yes” or “no,” responsible voters owe it to at least themselves to be knowledgeable of the state’s level of indebtedness. A great resource to become […]
Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: Cutler is the best choice to advance education

Eliot Cutler is committed to making the critical investments in education necessary to expand opportunity to all Mainers – which, in turn, will foster a 21st-century economy in Maine. Cutler correctly notes that it is the state’s shortage of young, skilled workers that is stifling investment and halting economic progress in Maine. To remedy the […]
Published
October 24, 2014

Letter to the editor: It’s a political reality – voting for Cutler re-elects LePage

Regarding the upcoming gubernatorial election here in Maine, I just would like to appeal to the many frustrated and disgruntled independent and moderate Republican voters in our state. No matter how unappealing Democrat Mike Michaud might be, a vote for independent Eliot Cutler is the same as pulling the lever for Republican Gov. Paul LePage, […]
Published
October 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Credit for scaled-back Bayside project goes to concerned residents

Wednesday’s Portland Press Herald brought some unexpected good news. Florida developer Federated Cos. has redesigned and significantly scaled back its planned apartment project in Portland’s Bayside from 14 stories and 850 units to six stories and 440 units (“Developer agrees to lower high-rises in Portland’s ‘midtown’ project”). The original proposal, uncritically approved by the city […]
Published
October 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Michaud’s skills as gardener also could apply to being governor

I’ve learned a little-known secret about Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud: He likes to garden! I was surprised until I started thinking about the qualities of a good gardener. A gardener should: • Be patient and not expect miracles overnight. • Not be afraid to get his hands dirty when doing the heavy lifting needed to improve […]

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