Recently my electric bill exceeded $100 for the first time. Subsequent bills have cost the same. I believe this is due to a utility company that has at least partly raised my rates because of its failed expenditures for a corridor that most Mainers who cast ballots rejected.

This company does not hold the interests of Maine citizens at heart. It is a foreign-owned subsidiary which joined hand in hand with another foreign corporation to pour money into an issue decided at the ballot box.

What is the use of a referendum if money from outside this state is allowed to turn a loophole in the law into a broken spigot? If a candidate cannot accept foreign contributions, why should a vested interest be allowed? Obviously, the interests of Mainers are not being met until their will takes precedence over lobbyists, liars and people from away. Protect Maine elections!

Douglas Yohman
East Waterboro