In order for one to lead effectively, a leader must always have a majority of supporters. Without a majority, one will wander about without a compass. Maine’s past eight years have been an example of the state wandering ineffectively. Ranked-choice voting will guarantee a leader with 50 percent of the voters or more. Carl Beckett, […]
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School project supported
Fact: Nine years ago, Union 29 consolidated into RSU 16 (Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland). Fact: The Union 29 budget was $22-plus million. Fact: The first year RSU 16 budget was $17-plus million. Fact: This year’s budget is $21.7 million. Fact: After nine years of RSU 16, the school budget is still less than the […]
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One kind deed deserves another
I was born and raised in Topsham, 81 years ago. My wife and I frequently visit Topsham and Brunswick. Recently we shopped at the Topsham Fair Mall and ate lunch at a restaurant. While waiting in line, we chatted with a woman and her son about a sign advertising a lobster roll. We each wondered […]
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Enact referendum
The letter by Hugh Keene (June 4) was well written and to the point. I find it difficult to understand the fact that when the Legislature makes the laws, the public must follow and comply, and when they do not comply, they must pay the penalty. When the citizens make the laws through referendum and […]
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Vote ‘yes’ on ranked choice
In order to truly be the chosen leader after an election, the winner should have received more than 50 percent of the vote. Ranked choice voting will accomplish that goal. I will be voting yes on Question 5 — ranked choice voting. Carl Beckett, Mechanic Falls
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Support Stand Up For Children
I taught for 28 wonderful years and have been retired for 26 years. I am asking for a “yes” vote on Question 2, Stand Up For Children on Nov. 8. The state of Maine school subsidy has never met the 55 percent level that was voted for many years ago. It is time that the […]
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Mechanic Falls man named Outstanding Public Sector Volunteer
MECHANIC FALLS — Carl Beckett was recognized as this year’s Outstanding Public Sector Volunteer at the 30th Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism ceremony in Augusta. As a continuance of this recognition, visitors to the Mechanic Falls Municipal Building can’t help but notice the large poster in the council chamber corridor with a picture of […]
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C. Beckett: My choices on Nov. 4
I am voting for: Governor: Eliot Cutler Senator: Shenna Bellows Representative, 2nd District: Emily Cain State senator: John Cleveland State representative, District 72: Jim Bradley People need to remember to vote on Nov. 4. Carl Beckett, Mechanic Falls
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C. Beckett: Not four more years
How can Gov. Paul LePage continue for four more years when he cannot even sit at the same table with his constituents (Rep. Michael Michaud and Eliot Cutler) recently at a Maine Energy Forum in Portland? Something is wrong with that picture. Carl Beckett, Mechanic Falls
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C. Beckett: Two hypocrites
I am writing in response to a guest column (Dec. 30) by state Sens. Garrett Mason and Michael Thibodeau regarding Medicaid expansion. I find it rather odd that those two senators receive free health insurance from us, the taxpayers, but refuse Medicaid coverage to uninsured Mainers. How hypocritical can they be? This, at the same […]