Some thoughts on two recent newspaper articles and suggestions regarding our collective responsibilities.
2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Why no names, arrests yet in Hebert shooting?
My husband and I went to a benefit supper for Kerry Hebert on Dec. 8. He was shot during an incident with hunters back on Oct. 31. He was on his way up the narrow road that leads to his house in Starks. He was unarmed.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: Snowe reminds colleagues how system can work
While Congress and the White House continued posturing publicly about their respective proposals for heading off the sudden expiration of tax cuts and forced spending cuts called the fiscal cliff, Sen. Olympia Snowe stopped to offer a history lesson.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Sick of problems city has with certain businesses
Waterville Mayor Karen Heck made a statement about the recent shooting saying “We’re sick of it.” Then Heck, and city councilors, should act.
Posted inEditorials
Stricter limits on soot pollution better for health
While greenhouse gas emissions and climate change get most of the airtime when environmental issues are discussed, they are far from the only threat.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Stalking of LePage should be punished by law
I do not like Gov. Paul LePage’s style or his politics. I consider myself an independent voter with liberal views.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter giving thanks much appreciated
I would like to thank Peter P. Sirois for his letter to the editor, “Everyday things to give thanks for” printed in the newspaper on Dec. 1.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Plants need carbon dioxide to make oxygen
I read in a recent article about all the concern about carbon emissions and global warming.
Posted inUncategorized
Victim’s personhood lost amid coverage of Belcher’s suicide
The 22-year-old woman, whom her family described as being full of laughter, kindness, optimism and inspiration, had recently given birth to a baby girl. The baby was in the house when her father, the Kansas City Chief’s linebacker Jovan Belcher, killed her mother.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Help and welfare are really quite similar
I was talking with someone about the number of poor people walking the streets today with no hope for a bright future for reasons that I may never know.