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PublishedNovember 24, 2011
Sawmill fire victims express appreciation for help
The owners of Maine Wood Concepts in New Vineyard would like to express our appreciation to everyone in New Vineyard and surrounding communities who have expressed concerns and made offers of help. We also appreciate those who actually have assisted us in the recovery efforts after the fire at our sawmill on Nov. 14. Our […]
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PublishedNovember 24, 2011
Children shouldn’t have to beg for school supplies
I just received the latest in a long list of schoolchildren in the area of some acquaintance begging that I purchase something so the money will help “my school.” All I have to do is select one or more magazine subscriptions from a clearing house in Tampa, Fla. And I thought email from Nigeria was […]
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PublishedNovember 24, 2011
Winthrop schools help fill food pantry shelves
Like many food pantries today, the Winthrop Food Pantry has experienced a steady rise in the number of individuals and families served. At the same time, it is become increasingly difficult to keep our shelves well stocked. The students, advisers and administrators of Winthrop High School and Winthrop Middle School recently organized and held a […]
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PublishedNovember 24, 2011
Defending process used in RSU 38 structuring plans
Though I am a member of the RSU 38 School Board and member of the restructuring scenarios subcommittee, I am writing as a citizen of Manchester. As I am undecided myself, the purpose of my letter is not to promote the proposed changes to the structure of our schools but rather to defend the process […]
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PublishedNovember 24, 2011
Offer a hand when an elderly person asks
I am really bothered by the actions of some people in Augusta. My grandfather is a crossing guard at the intersection by St. Michael School on Western Avenue, and faithfully goes to work every day, regardless of the weather. He loves his job, making sure the children cross the street safely, and takes it very […]
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PublishedNovember 23, 2011
Wearing of the green makes potato unsafe to eat
Blaine Tibbetts’ mammoth Kennebec potato pictured in the Morning Sentinel on Nov. 14 was truly amazing, but I hope he doesn’t try to eat it unless he cuts off a lot of that green skin. The potato is a member of the nightshade family and, as any old-time gardener will tell you, the green skin […]
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PublishedNovember 23, 2011
Why no news about bomb threat at UMPI?
A bomb threat occurred recently at the University of Maine in Presque Isle. I have a child at this campus, as do many other parents in the area. When I turned on the news (WABI out of Bangor), I hoped to get at least a mention of the incident and some assurances that everything was […]
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PublishedNovember 23, 2011
Thanksgiving not a day of thanks for Native Americans
As Thanksgiving approaches, and we think about all we are thankful for, I am brought back to a Thanksgiving article run years ago in Time magazine. The author wrote that, thanks to the pilgrims, the Native Americans had a better life. He concluded with, “What would the natives have if not for the pilgrims?” As […]
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PublishedNovember 23, 2011
Community making a difference is United Way
Everyone knows we all face difficult times. For many, fear and uncertainty dominate their daily routine. The economy is weak, and the political environment remains questionable. Central Maine citizens, however, are making a statement defining who we are and what we care most about. We recognize, in spite of tough times, how rewarding it is […]
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PublishedNovember 23, 2011
Law not keeping up with pace of technology
The article, “Man Sentenced in Sex Case,” on Nov. 8 reported the results from a court case regarding a man charged with the possession of sexually explicit materials of children under the age of 16. While this article properly reported the results of the case, it gave no sense of how the man came to […]
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