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PublishedNovember 23, 2011
Signs of good things pop up in downtown August
We recently met two other couples and had breakfast in downtown Augusta. As we walked the sidewalks, we saw buildings with fresh coats of paint highlighting their beautiful architectural elements, several new businesses and evidence that more will be coming soon. We ate at the “new” Downtown Diner, which quite recently moved from its Bond […]
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PublishedNovember 22, 2011
Local repairman fixesproblem while dealer balks
Despite the unseasonably warm weather and lack of snow, I had a hankering for roasted chestnuts.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2011
LePage’s crass statements overshadow any good
Just when we think our Gov. Paul LePage is adjusting to his job and watching what kind of language he uses, out of his mouth comes an atrocious comment about skunks. He and his press secretary, Adrienne Bennett, need to clean up their approach to the people of the state of Maine. What kind of […]
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PublishedNovember 22, 2011
Three reasons against Harmon’s voter ID cards
In response to M.D. Harmon’s recent commentary — Which part of “getting your head handed to you by the electorate” do you not understand? Voter ID cards? Are you nuts? Ask a couple of town clerks like I did and they will explain the problems with this plan — here are a couple: * Taking […]
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PublishedNovember 22, 2011
Local repairman fixes problem while dealer balks
Despite the unseasonably warm weather and lack of snow, I had a hankering for roasted chestnuts. I bought a pound at the local food mart, prepared it and turned on the oven. Then I continued with various chores around the house while it heated to the desired temperature. Many minutes later, and no beep from […]
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PublishedNovember 22, 2011
What we are taught is the truth, until we can choose
As we are raised, we are conditioned to believe certain things. Until we grow old enough to question the validity of these things ourselves, we trust them to be truth. Regardless of our background, color, creed, sexuality or belief, we all breathe the same air. Why everyone can’t get along is anyone’s guess. I was […]
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PublishedNovember 21, 2011
Congress wants to penalize us for growing old
I hope that everyone read the Nov. 8 front-page article about Social Security and Medicare plans Congress has now dreamed up. It is evident to me that when people get elected to Congress, they leave their brains at home. If I understand the article, we are going to be penalized for growing old. The older […]
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PublishedNovember 21, 2011
Don’t let ‘them’ take away gains made in mid-1900s
This isn’t just economic warfare. This is about who gets to treat whom how. This is about how we can get real democratic processes working to select those who represent us. I have faith in a public that knows what is going on being able to work out problems if they elect people free to […]
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PublishedNovember 21, 2011
Collins out of step with Maine’s clean air needs
Sen. Susan Collins has introduced legislation that will curb the modest protections Maine families need to keep the air we breathe healthy. I’ve seen the great work Collins can do when fighting for Maine’s students, but this time she is out of step with the expectations of her constituents. As a 25-year volunteer with the […]
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PublishedNovember 20, 2011
What’s wrong with this picture?
I can be conscripted into military service to serve in a war I disapprove of, but it’s somehow unconstitutional for the government to make me pay a fine if I don’t buy health insurance? Powers McGuire Augusta
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