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PublishedNovember 10, 2011
Union should realize that times have changed
I loved your article on the Maine State Employees Association contract talks. I have never seen such a long list of complaints, accusations, character assassinations, crying, sniveling and whining by the MSEA/SEIU leadership. Then I read their old executive director is back as their general counsel, and then it made sense. Well, here is a […]
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PublishedNovember 10, 2011
‘The Laramie Project’ in Gardiner powerful, moving
Kudos to the members of the Gardiner Area High School Drama Club for their moving rendition of “The Laramie Project.” The strong message of hope was evident individually through the actors’ performances and collectively as this remarkable group of teenagers took on a controversial subject. Nick Bucci’s stellar performance as the father of Matthew Shepard […]
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PublishedNovember 9, 2011
Maine Municipal Assn. does pay property taxes
Don McIntire’s letter to the editor, published on Nov. 4, contained an incorrect assertion about Maine Municipal Association. While MMA is a nonprofit organization, it does pay property taxes. This year, it paid the city of Augusta $67,000 in property taxes and more than $11,000 for personal property (i.e., business equipment). We recognize the importance […]
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PublishedNovember 9, 2011
LePage visit to Colby had no ‘open conversation’
Recently, Paul LePage spoke at Colby College, where I am a student. This, alone, I can accept. We were told that we could ask questions of the governor, but in truth, audience members were instructed to write their questions on paper, which were handed to LePage’s staffers and heavily vetted. Only those questions most palatable […]
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PublishedNovember 9, 2011
Sometimes, government spending adds to freedom
The commentary by M.D. Harmon on the opinion page of Nov. 5 begins with the claim that every dollar that the government spends reduces our freedom. While Harmon thinks that this is a self-evident statement, I believe it to be false. In order to demonstrate this, here are three examples of government expenditures that have […]
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PublishedNovember 9, 2011
Winthrop skiing could mean better roads, right?
The news from Winthrop is good. After years of neglect and thousands of dollars in damage to vehicles, the railroad crossing on Main Street has been repaired. It took two days. I suppose I should accept the “better late than never” attitude. We do now hear that the Department of Transportation is planning to spend […]
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PublishedNovember 9, 2011
Honoring legacy of Monmouth Grange
I am responding to the letter of Oct. 31 in the Kennebec Journal by Marilyn Stinson about the Monmouth Grange Building. While the current owner of the building is the Theater at Monmouth, the structure is known as the Grange because of its history. When the Theater at Monmouth purchased the building, I was president […]
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PublishedNovember 9, 2011
Gas pipeline welcome,as long as it pays its share
Kennebec Valley Gas Co. wants Farmingdale (and others) to grant it tax increment financing status so it can build a natural gas pipeline from Portland to Madison. Farmingdale should unequivocally say no! As I understand TIFs, they are granted so a municipality can benefit from investment. What benefit will Farmingdale receive from a KVGC TIF? […]
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PublishedNovember 8, 2011
Winter warmth is spelled L-I-H-E-A-P
Winter in Maine can be a challenge for anyone. Our roads get icy, the snow seems never-ending and our temperatures plummet to subzero readings, particularly in the north. It is disturbing that as we head into the colder months, many Mainers will face additional challenges staying warm. AARP’s Public Policy Institute recently issued a report […]
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PublishedNovember 8, 2011
A tearful plea to smokers, before it becomes too late
I’ve had a wonderful life with my wife of 55 years. We had our ups and downs, but held together through hell and high water. My many deployments in the Army were the times I missed my family the most. We had seven children (one passed away at birth, a daughter 48 years ago). The […]
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