* THE “D” IN D-DAY doesn’t stand for anything — it’s just a designation for whichever day a military operation begins.
June 2012
Jenkins a tireless worker for her community
I would like to share with you the strong characteristics of Priscilla Jenkins, candidate for Senate District 21 for the towns of Winthrop, Hallowell, Gardiner, Manchester, Chelsea, West Gardiner, Farmingdale and others. Priscilla has been a tireless worker in her community, serving on a number of community organizations such as the Winthrop town council, the […]
Grant has integrity, ability to serve as representative
Gay Grant may be known to some of us for her singing voice, but others know her for speaking up for the kids and for creating opportunity when she was on the SAD 11 School Board. She helped guide our schools through turbulent times. Others know her for her articles in the Capital Weekly newspaper, […]
Pro-Life Alliance spread false data about Poliquin
I received a solicitation in the mail from the National Pro-Life Alliance. It informed me that the only U.S. Senate candidate from Maine who is 100 percent pro-life is Scott D’Amboise. It also stated that none of the other candidates responded to their candidate surveys. Therefore, it surprised me that next to the name Republican […]
ROAD RACING: Rail Trail Half Marathon continues to grow
Although running 13.1 miles doesn’t appeal to everyone, the Friends of the Kennebec River Trail Half Marathon continues to grow in popularity.
100th anniversary of Eagle Scout program
Scouting is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the awarding of the first Eagle Scout badge. A 2010 Baylor University study, “Eagle Scouts: Merit Beyond the Badge,” conducted by the university’s Program for Pro-Social Behavior, has put into quantifiable metrics that Eagle Scouts, because of their training in scouting, are the kind of people who value […]
Better if US squadrons used in Memorial Day ad
We enjoyed the Memorial Day advertising spread on pages A4 and A5 of the Monday edition (May 28) of the Kennebec Journal. However, we were wondering why you used two pictures of the Royal Canadian Snowbirds aerial squadron instead of, say, the Thunderbirds or the Blue Angels. Byron Campbell II Litchfield
Same-sex marriage foes ‘focused’ on Maine
AUGUSTA — National opponents of same-sex marriage say they will be actively involved in Maine and the three other states that probably will vote on the issue this fall.
Walmart lot kidnap suspect pleads guilty
AUGUSTA — Admitting he was high on crack cocaine at the time, a homeless man pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges that he kidnapped a 52-year-old woman from a parking lot in December and robbed her.
Grant’s vision, leadership needed at State House
I am excited to see that Gay Grant is running for state representative for Gardiner and Randolph. Gay has done so much for our community, and her vision and leadership are needed at the State House. I have known her since she was 12 and organizing fundraisers for the old Gardiner General Hospital. Gay has […]