Not receiving all messages through Mail 1.3.11

I utilize Comcast as my server.
Suddenly, I have a problem getting some incoming messages with my Mail 1.3.11 program.
I have no problem receiving ALL incoming messages at my comcast mailboxes,
but
only SOME messages come through when I utilize my Mail 1.3.11 program.
(I cannot discern a particular pattern.)
I can't figure why I'm suddenly having this problem.
As far as I know, there are no firewall problems.

dlinma,
Can we check something here?
In Mail > Preferences > Accounts, then click that account... in "Account Information" this is what mine looks like:
Account Type: POP / Description: [email protected] / Email Address: [email protected] / Full Name: My Name / Incoming Mail Server: mail.comcast.net / User Name: email name before the @ only / Password: **** / outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.comcast.net
You can set the Special Mailboxes items at will.
In "Advanced" I have this:
Enable this Account: Check / Include when automatically checking for new mail: Check / Remove copy from server after retrieving a message: Check... in the scroll bar: Right away / Prompt me to skip messages over: 600 KB / Account Directory: ~/Library/Mail... / Port: 110 / Use SSL: No / Authentication: Password.
Does yours resemble mine? The Skip Messages size is up to you, even if you use it (I did on dial-up and haven't changed it yet). Also, the port number may be different in another part of the country. Also, make sure you are "Online" with the account... on the Mail Menu Bar > Mailbox > Online Status... mine tends to timeout and go offline at times, but I get a little lightning symbol next to the inbox to show this (with the mailbox drawer open)... the port is maybe busier when that happens.
Now we have looked North, South and East... If these don't get it, we go West...

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