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PublishedJuly 21, 2012
Sidney selectmen on record opposing RSU 18 budget
The members of Sidney’s Board of Selectmen, after a fair review, have determined that they cannot support the budget proposal for RSU 18, which is currently in front of the voters. The budget, which was approved by the RSU 18 school board at its July 11 meeting, totals $32.6 million, an increase of $624,648, or […]
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PublishedJuly 21, 2012
Obamacare limits Congress’ health care plans
Here’s a part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) that no one seems to be talking about: Effective Jan. 1, 2014, members of Congress and their staff will be offered health care plans only through the exchange or plans otherwise established by the bill (instead of the Federal Employees Health Benefits […]
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PublishedJuly 21, 2012
Turnpike should have no free miles for drivers
When talking about the proposed toll increases on the Maine Turnpike, the obvious solution seems crystal clear. All we have to do is charge everyone who uses the turnpike a toll, instead of just select areas paying for it all. A perfect example of this is the location of the first toll in York. The […]
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PublishedJuly 21, 2012
Transportation bill cuts funding for bike paths
Last month, Congress passed the Federal Transportation Act of 2012. The legislation was touted as a “jobs bill” because it includes funding for transportation infrastructure projects. The bill, however, cut funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects by 33 percent nationally, reversing years of progress on biking and walking policy. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is […]
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PublishedJuly 21, 2012
Ethanol has downsides; does it have any upsides?
Can anyone please explain to me the virtues of ethanol? I am admittedly ignorant about this subject, and my knowledge of ethanol comes mostly from what I’ve heard from others. As near as I can tell, ethanol seems to increase our dependency on foreign oil and undoubtedly increases food prices overall; not to mention, whether […]
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PublishedJuly 20, 2012
Family looked forward to talking with the Cross Man
While on vacation, my sons and I got the news that John the Cross Man had died in his sleep. We were shattered. My 12-year-old son, Cullen, cried, telling me “Part of me died today with John; he meant that much to me.” Whenever we drove into Waterville, whether it was raining, sleeting, snowing or […]
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PublishedJuly 20, 2012
Winslow ordinances already ban fireworks
I would like to address the July 11 article, “Sparks fly at Winslow fireworks meeting.” It completely missed the point about which I spoke. I have the same complaint as many other people in this town. My point was that this town already has a noise ordinance that specifically states: “Noise: Shall mean any sound […]
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PublishedJuly 20, 2012
Supreme Court got it right on Affordable Care Act
Our governor isn’t setting a good example. If Paul LePage doesn’t agree with someone, he just calls them a name. I happen to think that the Supreme Court was correct by not striking down the Affordable Care Act. It’s about time we caught up with the rest of the civilized world and provided much-needed help […]
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PublishedJuly 20, 2012
What did school have to do with graduate’s acts?
I just finished reading the online article, “Winslow High graduate’s statements OK’d for N.H. murder trial,” and was saddened to see that the Sentinel feels the need to tie a school to one of its graduates who has broken the law. I could understand the headline if the person or action was in some way […]
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PublishedJuly 20, 2012
CBO fiscal predictions not known for accuracy
Recent editorials in the newspaper and several letters to the editor have hailed the recent Supreme Court decision affirming the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) as a major victory for the country. Whatever one may think of the purported policy benefits, one benefit supporters consistently reference is economic. As evidence, they will point out that over […]
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