Republican wants chance to vote for Hernandez

Letters to the Editor

Published
June 2, 2012

Republican wants chance to vote for Hernandez

I wish I could vote for Dana Hernandez in the primary election on June 12, but I can’t because I am not a Democrat. She is, however, my kind of Democrat. Hernandez has sound ideas based on common sense and good judgment, and she works well with others outside of her own political party. I […]
Published
June 2, 2012

All loud noisemakers need to be under same limits

So people complain about motorcycles being too loud, but exploding fireworks that make someone jump from half a mile away is just fine. The same noise restrictions imposed on motorcycles need to apply for fireworks, jack hammers, chain saws, barking dogs, lawn mowers, etc. Denis M Rioux Winslow
Published
June 2, 2012

Name on a stone turns out to be long-dead relative

Several years ago, while waiting for my husband to finish his appointments at Togus Veterans Affairs hospital, I was sitting in the cemetery at Togus. A reporter walked up and asked me a bunch of questions about Memorial Day and the gravemarker I was sitting in front of. At the time, it was just a […]
Published
June 2, 2012

When soldiers are laid off they’ll join jobless ranks

This is insane. America’s going to pay $4.1 billion (that’s with a “b”) to support the Afghan army. Oh. Sorry, NATO says it’s going to pay its fair share. We’ve been there, done that, didn’t get much before, don’t see it doing much this time. What is wrong with this administration? Here we are giving […]
Published
June 2, 2012

Just fix railroad crossings, send bill to Pan Am

I have just returned to Skowhegan from Waterville, via US Route 201. Once again, I couldn’t avoid the gaping holes by the railroad tracks just north of Hinckley. It feels like I will be paying for another front-end alignment soon. What is the problem? As I understand it, Pan Am Railroad is responsible for keeping […]

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June 2, 2012

Fire was first incident attributed to fireworks

I was dismayed when the Legislature approved public sale of fireworks in Maine. I considered waiting until the first terrible accident to write this, but perhaps a word in advance will avert careless damage or heartache. By April 19, the first property incident related to fireworks was reported in the KJ, “Fire’s smoke covers Turnpike.” […]
Published
June 2, 2012

Memorial Day tribute OK, but one photo of Canadians

I wanted to comment on the Memorial Day tribute in an advertisement on pages A4 and A5 in the May 28 Kennebec Journal. I appreciate the tribute, as I’m sure other military veteran readers of your paper do. I do, however, question the photo you chose of the aircraft formation. I assume the tribute was […]
Published
June 2, 2012

Hein a man of principle, a quality needed at Capitol

The residents of northwest Augusta deserve a state representative who wants only to serve them, and who is not distracted at the notion of seeking higher officer while doing the people’s work in Augusta. Mike Hein is that person. I can personally vouch for Mike’s character, loyalty and trustworthiness. He is a man of principle […]
Published
June 1, 2012

Letter misquotes Constitution on religion

In his letter to the editor published on May 22, Raymond Dostie claims that Barack Obama is upholding the Constitution in his newfound support of gay marriage. Dostie states, “The Constitution says ‘freedom of religion for all persons.’ “ Well, the Constitution says no such thing. The establishment clause, as it is known, is in […]
Published
June 1, 2012

Charter schools drain public finances

The reliance on charter schools as viable alternatives to public education is part of a larger alarming nationwide trend toward zealous individualism and self-absorption. Rather than being turned outward toward our communities, many of us are turning inward in self-serving ways. As responsible democratic citizens, we should be committed and willing to pour our collective […]

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