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PublishedMarch 8, 2012
Event taught sixth-graders about caring people, hope
In an age where the dollar bill is being stretched like never before, where business owners are working longer and harder to stay afloat, a child learns that the world in which she lives is still filled with caring people and hope. To quote a sixth-grade Farrington student, “The world needs nice people like those […]
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PublishedMarch 8, 2012
Decency for one another is on the wane
Persons lacking self-respect are incapable of imparting respect. They lack “inner means of support.” Although the space between the ears may earn a passing grade, the belly and heart fail to possess self-worth, inspiration for self-achievement; a sort of “four-wheel” internal drive to succeed. Following attendance at a local basketball game, topped off with dinner, […]
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PublishedMarch 8, 2012
Photo of robin reminds reader of Wyeth painting
Andy Molloy’s photo of the robin with a berry in the March 5 edition was breathtaking. This particular photo reminds me of the intricate work found in a Wyeth painting, the more you look at it, the more you see in it. Andy, keep sharing; we need these bright spots in our busy lives. Betty […]
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PublishedMarch 8, 2012
As a model, Hall-Dale doesn’t make the grade
As a mother of a fifth grader, I am concerned that Hall-Dale is being considered as a model for education reform, “Parents Concerned about Standards Based Grading” (Feb. 27). Because Hall-Dale’s standards-based plan has been implemented and “reset” three times in three years with no evaluation plan, I have looked data collected by the state […]
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PublishedMarch 8, 2012
Saudia Arabia makes up for any lack in Iranian oil
How can there be an oil shortage when America has been and is exporting oil? If you don’t believe me, just ask Rush Limbaugh on WEIB. Back in 1973, we experienced the so-called “oil embargo.” My wife’s cousin, who was a Marine Maritime graduate, told her that when he captained an oil tanker during that […]
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PublishedMarch 7, 2012
Obama’s budget proposal is a disaster
They decided to extend the so-called payroll tax cut. Everyone likes a tax cut. It’ll leave about a $100 billion in taxpayer’s pockets that would otherwise fund Social Security. If the headline read, “Social Security Funding Cut” instead of “Tax Cut Extended,” do you think the public would get excited? We all know Social Security […]
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PublishedMarch 7, 2012
We should be thankful LePage is doing his job
I confess to having lived in Maine for only six years, but when I first moved here I don’t recall hearing the high-pitched whine from the Republican minority in state government such as the one currently coming from the left. In fact, I think I can recall actual teamwork across the aisle. But that all […]
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PublishedMarch 7, 2012
Deserving candidates seek offices in Benton
It’s time again for Benton residents to vote for their town officials. The polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Friday. I urge them to vote for two deserving candidates who are running for office: Ryan Liberty for selectman, and Rick Lawrence for treasurer. Both are tireless workers and dedicated supporters of […]
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PublishedMarch 7, 2012
Man helped woman who had fallen on the ice
I would like to express my appreciation to the man who stopped one recent morning and helped a woman get back on her feet. I had fallen on the ice at the end of my driveway and could not get up. I have artificial hips and an artificial knee, so it is almost impossible for […]
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PublishedMarch 7, 2012
‘Takings’ bill could lead to explosion of lawsuits
The Maine Legislature is considering a bill that could lead to an explosion in lawsuits with huge costs to Maine taxpayers, create an unworkable patchwork of land-use laws, have major unintended consequences, and result in countless speculative development schemes. If passed, L.D. 1810, “An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Committee to Review Issues Dealing […]
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