We must provide tax relief for Mainers.

 

Wood Boiler Rule changes

A hearing will take place on Oct. 16 regarding proposed changes to wood boiler rules. Some of the proposals include requirements for outdoor pellet boilers such as setbacks from neighboring properties and minimum stack height and a replacement and buyback program to remove nuisance outdoor wood boilers that were installed prior to Feb. 1, 2008.

To the Editor:

As you may know the Maine legislature has passed a law that there cannot be more than 80 school districts in Maine.

To the Editor:

I support Sheridan Bond for County Commissioner, even though the district has changed and I can no longer vote for him. Sheridan has shown great leadership as both a member and Chairman of the Lincoln County Commissioners.

To the Editor:

An amazing thing happened in Damariscotta in early September. It was a first for our county, and, I believe was the first step toward making Lincoln County a distinguished center of higher education.

To the Editor:

Representative Jonathan McKane understands what needs to be done about the high cost of health insurance.

Dr. Erik Steele, chief medical officer for Eastern Maine Health Care Systems in Bangor and a columnist for the Bangor Daily News, a few weeks ago gave a striking talk to a gathering of the Maine Health Management Coalition titled, “Maine is Burning.”

To the Editor:

I don’t understand why Gov. Baldacci and the legislators in Augusta come down so hard on small business.

To the Editor:

It was my distinct honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Lincoln County as District 3 Commissioner for 20 years.

To the Editor:

At this stage of the election process, most citizens of Maine, regardless of political party affiliation, are worn out by the political ads, debates, name calling, and endless claims of who is the better candidate for a particular political office.

To the Editor:

I encourage all to celebrate and support healthy parenting support services in our region. This week (Oct. 20-24) is celebrated as Home Visiting Week in Maine by proclamation from Maine’s Governor.

To the Editor:

The alcohol sellers are at it again. Back in the 1980s, if enough people in a town were convinced that there was a problem, the state would train a team to return to their community with the education and tools to effectively deal with the problem.

 

To the Editor:

Bruce MacDonald has worked tirelessly supporting communities that wish to preserve local governance of their schools. Reflecting the consensus of legislative District 61, he opposed the consolidation plan.

To the Editor:

I want to thank Rep. Jonathan McKane for continuing to give us the in-depth truth about many aspects of Maine state government and specifically the expensive Dirigo Health program.