From the moment that children start school, we instill in them the importance of a good education to get a good job. But if Question 2 on the November ballot is passed, they must also be told that if they get a really good job and stay in Maine, the state will penalize them for […]
Bernice Fraser
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Political welfare not needed
Every day, I hear and read about problems with welfare — there is too much or too little — corporate welfare, etc. But now there is a group that is pushing for another form of welfare — political welfare — and it is coming up in the election Nov. 3 as Question 1. Question 1 […]
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B. Fraser: Voices can make a difference
Residents in the RSU 16 towns of Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot are facing an increase in taxes due to school budgets. People should not be uninformed voters. Informational meetings will be held on Tuesday, April 28, at the Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls; on Wednesday, April 29, at the Poland Community School; and […]
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B. Fraser: Minot residents have chance to be heard
The town of Minot will be holding its annual town meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the elementary school. Many important issues will be voted on — items that will change the taxes in Minot if approved. Maine towns have town meetings so that residents can express their views and vote on […]
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B. Fraser: Values life for everyone
This is in response to Joan Wenzel, who wrote about Hobby Lobby, complaining because the owners would not make insurance available that would cover birth control (Sept. 24). Their insurance does cover birth control. It does not, however, cover abortive drugs or abortions. That is not control; it’s in the Christian beliefs that abortion is […]
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B. Fraser: Two great candidates
The voters of Minot are fortunate to have two great candidates running for office on Nov. 4. Two people who will fight for us in Augusta. Eric Brakey is running for state Senate. He is a young, hard worker who is listening to our concerns. He will work hard for fiscal responsibility, find common sense […]
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B. Fraser: Be aware; go vote
On June 10, people will be going to the polls to vote on various matters — school budgets, primary candidates, local issues. Do people really know what they are voting for? At school district budget meetings less than 70 people attend, and they are representing three towns. Where is everyone else? Do they not care? […]