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PublishedDecember 23, 2011
Iraq war in vain unless we learn lessons from it
With the war in Iraq ending, we hear speeches praising our returning soldiers and reflecting on their fellow service men and women, who died in the conflict as not giving their lives in vain. Saddam Hussein was disposed, a freer Iraq, and even the Arab Spring are being used as examples of the sacrifice of […]
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PublishedDecember 23, 2011
Take abusers off welfare rolls instead of cutting for all
I would suggest that instead of the governor’s proposed cuts in the Department of Health and Human Services budget, he give another look at those people who are not actually eligible and remove them from this state assistance. Yes, it may require hiring a couple more people to do this work but their salaries could […]
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PublishedDecember 23, 2011
Medicare Savings Program needed by 72,000 in Maine
Mainers really spoke up at the state house on Dec. 14 in strong reaction to Gov. Paul LePage’s proposed budget cuts. These cuts would have an extremely negative impact for thousands of us across the state. I testified on behalf of the 72,000 residents who are in the Medicare Savings Program or MSP. I can […]
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PublishedDecember 22, 2011
Fireworks dangerous, but so are other activities
Winslow Councilor Cathy Nadeau's comments in the Dec. 9 edition of the Morning Sentinel really made me stop and think.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2011
Salvation Army thanks donors, volunteers
The Salvation Army would like to thank the people of Waterville and surrounding towns for the outpouring of generosity.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2011
School custodians, bus drivers have special training
I think the idea of contracting out MSAD 59 custodial and bus driver positions makes about as much sense as eating a picture of a hamburger.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2011
Disappointed traditional holiday music missing
I recently attended what I thought was going to be a holiday concert at Waterville Junior High School.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2011
Shouldn’t be surprised LePage fails to keep vows
Brenda Lachance (letter, "LePage not taking care of Mainers as he promised," Dec. 18) voted for Gov. Paul LePage because he promised to take care of Mainers, but she is surprised that he hasn't. Lachance retired early to take care of her disabled husband and cites retiree Medicare increases as examples of LePage not keeping promises.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2011
Abortion is not the caring option adoption is
I am writing in response to a "View From Elsewhere" on the Dec. 3 opinion page, titled, "When faith is a barrier to care, federal funds not assured."
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PublishedDecember 21, 2011
MaineCare cuts without a jobs plan on the table?
The cuts to medical benefits may seem to be a no brainer to the governor and his advisers, yet how can he think about cutting benefits without even the framework of a jobs plan?
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