A black minister, Dr. William Owens, recently appeared on C-Span deploring the embrace of same-sex marriage by Barack Obama, terming it disgraceful.
August 2012
Posted inOpinion
THE NATIVE CONSERVATIVE: Conservation groups’ evaluation of candidates should be closer
It always surprised me that the candidate endorsements of groups representing sportsmen and environmentalists differed so much.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Truth about voter fraud
Ostensible justification for a spate of Republican-sponsored voter ID laws — which would require voters to present government-issued photo ID at the polls — has been the threat of voter fraud, specifically, in-person voter impersonation. It has seemed likely, given the absence of evidence of such crimes, that the threat was overstated. Now we know for sure: Such fraud virtually never takes place.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Winthrop schools should downsize administration
Attending the Winthrop School Board meeting recently was an eye-opening experience. The heated debate was polarizing rather than approaching this budget shortfall with reasoned discussion on how to trim $250,000. Winthrop voters spoke loud and clear that the budget must be trimmed instead of raising property taxes a third year in a row.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Moving prisoners back to Somerset not positive
I am responding to the paper’s Aug. 3 article, “Board of corrections, sheriffs reach cost-share agreement for jails.”
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Benefit concert raises funds for hospice
As the nation reels from another senseless act of violence, it helps me to focus on what is uplifting in our world.
Posted inNews
Morning Sentinel police log and arrests: Aug. 15, 2012
IN BELGRADE, Friday, at 4:23 p.m., theft was reported on Sahagian Road.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Pouliot already has proven he’s an active leader
This November, we have the opportunity to elect a fresh voice to represent District 57 at the State House. We need a representative who believes we will prosper, not by returning to the failed policies of the past, but by turning to innovative and forward-thinking ideas.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Governor commended for taking stand against bonds
Your opinions simply astound me. Our governor may not say or do what everyone thinks he ought to.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Replace officials who slap workers in the face
It’s not right to: Cut teachers’ retirement; cut benefits for the people who were forced into the welfare system; give tax breaks to the wealthiest people.