I just came from the grand opening of the Skowhegan Grist Mill in downtown Skowhegan. It was an exciting affair with lots of people and lots of excitement for the prospects for the grist mill and associated businesses.
September 2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
New class — a real upper class — is developing
I agree with those who speak about the importance of the middle class. I also hope the middle class some day can consist of folks who have to scrape a little less than they have to now.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Calder’s column about old mill stirred memories
I would like to express my thanks to Amy Calder’s column on Sept. 3 about the old Wyandotte woolen mill.
Posted inOpinion
M.D. HARMON: Same-sex marriage not widely supported by Christian churches
As in previous campaigns in Maine about the question of legalizing same-sex marriage — a proposal to approve it failed in a 2009 people’s veto referendum — representatives from some religious groups have supported the innovation.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Crockett understands what is important
I am pleased to be voting for Patsy Crockett, Democrat for Augusta’s House District 57. I have talked with her many times about issues important to me; every time I find she immediately takes action to help.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
US shouldn’t be police force of the world
We have now heard the party platforms for the two major candidates for president.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Clean-coal technology increasingly effective
The Sept. 1 letter “Coal, gas and oil lobbies are not looking out for us,” falsely claims that there is no such thing as clean coal. The facts show that coal is being used more cleanly now than ever before because of investments in clean coal technology.
Posted inHouse, Politics
Group that endorsed Raye is partisan, Michaud says
He says the small-business group is funded partly by a PAC with ties to Republican strategist Karl Rove.
Posted inNews
Farmington suspends political sign ordinance after ACLU warning
FARMINGTON — The town has suspended an ordinance restricting political lawn signs after the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine warned that such a law is unconstitutional.
Posted inNews
At Waterville’s Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen, director’s cup runneth over
WATERVILLE — Donations to Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen have reached $68,000 and more is trickling in, much to the delight — and relief — of kitchen director Dick Willette.