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PublishedMay 25, 2012
Enjoyed article about Frank Knight and elm
I enjoyed so much the article about Frank Knight and the elm tree, Herbie. In this day and age of contentious elections, economic distress, rising taxes, unemployment, death and destruction, it is a breath of fresh air to read a story so heartwarming. Good job and hats off to all those involved in writing and […]
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PublishedMay 25, 2012
It’s empowering to produce our own food
As Bonnie Sammons says in her Maine Compass, “Locally produced food is more sustainable way to grow” (May 14), this is a good time for us to consider growing some of our own food. It is empowering to produce our own food and gratifying to see the impact it has on our grocery bills. People […]
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PublishedMay 25, 2012
The man did what he did and served his time
I was appalled to see on the front page of the May 18 Kennebec Journal an article, “Dead man had criminal record,” about Robert Rodriques, the man killed in the house collapse in Albion . Was this necessary? The man did what he did and served his time. He had other pending charges. So what? […]
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PublishedMay 24, 2012
Government shouldn’t pay for people to go to movies
Abby Shahn (letter, “Those on the bottom spend money, help economy,” May 17) said when people get help with their needs, they buy food, clothing “and take the kids to a movie.” Excuse me, did I hear that correctly? “A movie”? That is what she considers a need? I have worked hard for many years […]
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PublishedMay 24, 2012
King respects and cares about our veterans
During his eight years as governor, Angus King and I had the opportunity to work with and support many military veterans and veterans’ organizations at both the state and the federal levels. The three veterans’ priorities King has established as he seeks to become our U.S. senator — health care, education and employment — are […]
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PublishedMay 24, 2012
Maybe former UMS trustee not best source for info
My initial reaction to the opinion expressed by Wick Johnson, former University of Maine System trustee, was disbelief. First, his flippant remarks seemed to indicate the hiring practices of circumventing the process and paying six-figure salaries to unqualified or minimally qualified political appointees is “OK” and “done all the time.” Second, his indignation with “where […]
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PublishedMay 24, 2012
Elected officials can and must do better than this
Our elected officials voted to reduce or kill services for the old, poor and very young in order to “close the gap and save money.” Then why are these same elected officials voting on bond issues to the tune of $80 million? Where is the savings in that, and are these bonds really needed at […]
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PublishedMay 24, 2012
Maine should have open primary system
Legislators are opening the door to eliminate the party caucus system and return to a statewide primary election system. This could be a positive moment for the state, but only if implemented correctly. They should keep the party caucus system if they implement a closed primary. In a closed primary, only registered Democrats can vote […]
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PublishedMay 23, 2012
World would be a better place with more love
I want to thank President Barack Obama for speaking up for all citizens. Even though his thoughts are clearly his own opinion and not public policy, they give hope to those left out of marriage equality that someday we will be able to join with our partners. My partner of almost 30 years and I […]
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PublishedMay 23, 2012
Media owe us entire, painful truth about debt
Why do we not get cogent analysis of important issues from the press? For example, table S-5 of the president’s budget for 2013 on page 210 shows the following (all amounts in billions of dollars): Fiscal Year 2011 2012 Discretionary programs $1,300 $1,319 Mandatory programs $2,073 $2,252 Interest $230 $225 Total spending $3,603 $3,796 Revenues […]
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