Over the decades, the former Lunn and Sweet shoe shop employed thousands of Maine workers producing first-class footwear. These jobs, while difficult, paid livable wages and offered benefits. However, due to overseas competition and corporate greed, these jobs slowly left Maine. Now, in an ironic twist, China, where many of our jobs have gone, is […]
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J. Mailey: Educated, well spoken
This fall, Lewiston has an opportunity to elect a mayor who will work for all of Lewiston rather than a select few. He understands the issues affecting Lewiston, such as: • a downtown that is not growing; • neighborhoods filled with crime, poverty, hunger and poor living conditions; and • new Mainers who, like the […]
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J. Mailey: Traffic plan utterly ridiculous
Once again, some of the powers that be in the Twin Cities have come up with an idea that is utterly ridiculous at best. The idea is to make Court Street (between Main and Spring streets) a two lane road. The thinking is that it will help increase property values in that area and increase […]
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J. Mailey: It’s all about corporate greed
Recently, FairPoint Communications placed a full page ad in the Sun Journal explaining its side of the strike. There is another side. FairPoint wants the workers to give up nearly $700 million in concessions. That would be done by reducing present worker benefits and future hires’ wages and benefits. Will those concessions be used to […]
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J. Mailey: Other issues besides welfare
After many discussions with voters, I have come to the conclusion that most people believe the November election is only about welfare in Maine. Nothing could be further from the truth. This election is about bringing good-paying jobs to Maine; not welfare. This election is about taking care of the elderly in Maine; not welfare. […]
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J. Mailey: Take Maine forward
Paul LePage’s use of fear, intimidation, insults and bullying has made him a disgraceful leader. Mike Michaud understands the issues that affect Maine’s working people, senior citizens and the poor, as well as small business concerns. He has fought for veterans and proved his political abilities by protecting the jobs at New Balance. Michaud knows […]
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J. Mailey: Protect Social Security
After you have worked for 40 to 50 years, raised your family and paid off your mortgage, you should be able to retire, right? Wrong. Unless your circumstances have allowed you to save money, have a pension, or have excessive assets, then your only financial path to retirement is what is called Social Security. Let […]
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J. Mailey: Proud to be a liberal
I have come to the conclusion that I have been branded a criminal by some folks, both here in Maine and in Washington. My criminal acts include helping those who cannot help themselves, protecting voter rights, protecting worker rights, standing up for the poor, helping in the fight to ensure all Americans have access to […]