Mail 4.4 repeatedly asks for password with OSX 10.6.6

We have a Verizon internet access and use Mail 4.4 with OSX 10.6.6. On a regular basis we get asked to reenter our password for incoming mail.
Is there anything that can be done to make the two compatible?

HI:
I was having all kinds of problems with Mail passwords a couple of days ago, but I attributed it (correctly) to my mail provider (AOL).
You could try trashing the preference file, restarting (com.apple.mail.plist), and then entering your personal preferences. Do back up first if you decide to do this.
Barry

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right click and delete them. make sure not to touch any other files that dont say them things on them.
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The following Knowledge Base articles, although written for Mountain Lion offer some good pointers for troubleshooting your issue:
Mail (Mountain Lion): If Mail keeps asking for your keychain password
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11785
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11775
If you continue to experience the issue, you may also like to review:
OS X Mail: Troubleshooting sending and receiving email messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3276
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
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