Cal Thomas’ March 18 column arguing that climate science isn’t settled ends with an invitation to read a book that will make the reader an “informed climate change denier.” That is an oxymoron. Climate change is constant. The Earth experiences ice ages and periods of warm weather where no ice exists. That is settled science. […]
Denis Bergeron
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Best opportunity to save money
I have been reading many letters to the editor, some for and some against the merger of Lewiston and Auburn, and I appreciate the concerns expressed by both sides of the issue. Ultimately, I have decided that the change offers more upside than downside. It is true, as opponents say, that the transition could be […]
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Recognizing Auburn’s needs
I congratulate the Auburn City Council for having a substantive city budget discussion about spending priorities and how to fund them. Rather than hiding behind an arbitrary Consumer Price Index cap and forcing the city manager to keep spending below that number, the councilors recognized Auburn needs more and had a thoughtful, careful discussion about […]
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Responsibly fund city government
The city of Auburn is facing difficult budget decisions. Years ago, in an attempt to be fiscally responsible, the city adopted a spending cap limiting the city budget increases to no more than the increase in the consumer price index. That has resulted in an absence of a significant discussion on spending priorities. Instead, the […]
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D. Bergeron: He is always well prepared
There are many letters to the editor these days supporting various candidates. I wanted to write one to support Sen. John Cleveland. People may not understand the hard work that legislators have to do to be effective in Augusta. My job requires me to interact with the Utilities, Energy and Technology Committee, of which Sen. […]