Home health care is very important as Maine’s population ages and health care costs remain unstable. However, I cannot support Question 1. Tax policy and the tax rates should be set by the Legislature, not by a ballot question. Some may find it satisfying to increase taxes on “the wealthy” at the ballot box, but, […]
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Applause for Sen. Collins' stand
America’s system of government has been under attack from multiples sides, with groups trying to erode the fundamental principles of this republic. One such attack came during the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. When there should have been simply an examination of his interpretation of the Constitution, there was nothing more than […]
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Supporting people in need
As a home care worker, I believe that Maine is capable of allowing people with disabilities, seniors and veterans to get the care they need in their homes, regardless of their income. Home care for all referendum (Question 1) will be on the ballot in the upcoming election and a “yes” vote would give the […]
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Bringing a mature manner to Augusta
Ned Claxton was always seen as a calm, mature, steadying hand when I had to call him. I work in an emergency department and they can be busy, hectic places. Whether in dealing with our staff or at the patient bedside, Dr. Claxton could always be seen as an advocate for the patient. No hidden […]
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Golden will meet the challenges
Not since Ed Muskie and Bill Cohen have Maine voters had the unique opportunity to send a candidate to Washington, D.C., with the integrity and leadership qualities of Jared Golden. Golden is hard-working, down-to-Earth and a true Mainer, wishing to serve every citizen in the state of Maine. He knows the needs of Maine’s people […]
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Getting to know Doretta Colburn
Living in the country and appreciating my privacy, I get annoyed when strange people come in my driveway. I always ask myself, now what are they peddling — religion, products or politics? It happened to me recently when I came out from my wood lot and found an unknown car in my driveway, and my […]
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Support for Question 1
I have been working in the home care field for more than 30 years now. The pay for home care workers is low. The attention and care needed by people with disabilities and seniors from the home care services are not always enough. Question 1 will allow home care recipients to live decent lives in […]
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CMP service minimized
CMP needs to get back into the service industry before we are all literally left in the dark! Central Maine Power’s service and line departments have been so minimized that trying to get appointments are months in the future versus days or a week. Being a self-employed electrician for more than 40years, I have never […]
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Put Maine seniors, veterans first
I am supporting the citizens’ initiative on universal home care in November, and I hope the voters of Maine will join me in voting Yes on Question 1. I think it makes common sense to make sure that elders, veterans and disabled folks can stay in their homes. No one wants to live in a […]
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Stay at home as long as possible
I believe that Question 1, the home care initiative, would be great for elderly people like myself. There are things I could certainly use help with — groceries, cooking, cleaning — everything is getting harder. When I had a surgery and was recovering, some people tried to get me to go to a nursing home […]