Tell It To George is a collection of thoughts from here and away, from people who want to get their two cents worth in, without using their names.

I've been living in Wiscasset for way past 20 years, and it is getting kind of stale here.

I'm really disappointed that we've been prevented from an opportunity to change our lives and the way things are done.

I'm referring to the opposition to the Point East plan to build the coal gasification plant that would have altered our town for the better. The outcry from the lobstermen, clammers, wormers was just a bunch of whiners who want to cling to the old traditions instead of embracing change. It is time for them to move and get real jobs - the kind this plant and Point East promised. The other folks who opposed this plant just ought to move away where they can keep their "clean air and water." Hopefully Point East won't give up its efforts to change us.

I also look forward to the continued progress at the Mason Station Maritime Village, another forward thinking project by Point East.

But once again, there are complainers arguing that things aren't moving ahead. Scott and National RE/sources know what they are doing. They didn't get to be wealthy by not doing things. They are just planning for the long-term. Can we please stop hearing how Bintliff's got so far ahead of them so fast? He had everything handed to him, and Point East had many more hurdles like environmental cleanup, and building demolition to deal with. Just give Point East time, there will be opportunities for your children in housekeeping for the many condos and landscape maintenance and other jobs that will be created. Many of us are looking more into the future versus those who just want some quick tax relief. They promised great things and they will deliver soon.

Many of us look forward to new ideas from Point East. They live and work in progressive states and can certainly bring change to us here in Maine. Perhaps we can make their visions a reality.

Next time take out an ad

Your "story" in last week's issue about Republicans "galvanizing" for Collins and Summers written by Diane Rundlett [Randlett] was nothing more than an ad for the Republican party.

Wow, what a shock when I read in last week's paper that the Wiscasset teachers get 100 percent of the health insurance paid for by the town. That is simply outrageous and I don't know anyone in business that can afford to pay all of it anymore. Plus, those guys get 14 or 15 weeks vacation every year, and most of us get a measly one or two. They should know that they are very lucky to get all that time off and not have to pay anything for their health insurance.

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