Chris Johnson has qualities Senate District 20 needs

Letters to the Editor

Published
February 3, 2012

Chris Johnson has qualities Senate District 20 needs

Chris Johnson and I have served on the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit Board of Directors since the RSU was organized. It has been a most fulfilling experience. During that time, I have found Chris to be an active, fair and insightful member, always promoting and seeking to improve public education. Since joining the board, […]
Published
February 3, 2012

‘Veteran’s veteran’ left lasting impression on all

The town of Farmingdale, the state of Maine and this country lost an outstanding citizen and friend with the recent passing of Charlie Kyes. Those of us who had the honor and privilege to know Charlie have fond and lasting memories of a man who showed great respect and compassion for his fellow man. He […]
Published
February 3, 2012

Good news when outreach offered to community

It is so pleasing to see announcements, in the same week, of two churches with positive outreach to our many local community members for gatherings to enrich their lives. St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, in Winthrop is again having meals Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to noon. The Manchester Community Church community center on Route […]
Published
February 2, 2012

Established companies try to hold on to status quo

The LA Times editorial “Kodak’s digital dilemma” reprinted in the Jan. 19 newspaper makes a good point about the ongoing creative destruction of a competitive economy. It is said that the incessant destruction of the “old” by an even better “new” brought about by gadget making startups is one of the things that makes us […]
Published
February 2, 2012

Cause enough chaos and government will take over

I am beginning to agree with a statement by Dennis Prager, author and host of a national radio talk show: “Leftism poisons everything it influences — from journalism to the arts to universities to religion to government to male-female relations. Ultimately, leftism poisons character.” A statement by Winston Churchill also should be examined: “Socialism is […]

Published
February 2, 2012

Cut public servants’ pay, eliminate stipends, perks

I’ve got an idea, and it won’t add to the already staggering economic tax burden. Let Mainers vote on legislation that states that anyone holding a “public office” position such as governor, congressional representatives, state legislators and judges immediately have their pay cut by one-third and eliminate stipends and perks (free lodging, free lunches, etc.). […]
Published
February 2, 2012

Renewable energy a scam whose time is passed

I do not like having the wool pulled over my eyes. I like straightforward deals that are out in the open for all to see. I am sure most people feel the same way. The more I read about renewable energy scams in Maine, the more it irks me. Why can’t the wind industry just […]
Published
February 2, 2012

Inmates don’t have it easy in jail, don’t make it worse

I just read “People in prison should be on short rations, too,” by Rita Welcome (letter, Jan. 14). Prisons and jails do not pay for inmates to have television and cable; it’s paid by the inmate benefit fund, not taxpayers’ money. As for limiting inmates to one sandwich per meal, let me say that the […]
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February 2, 2012

Outdoor column about fishing accurate, gutsy

Kudos to Ken Allen for writing the most accurate and gutsy article about the current state of Maine trout fishing ever written by a mainstream outdoor writer in our state. Allen is right: Maine’s trout fishing does not hold up to that now found in many other states, including some that are not known for […]
Published
February 2, 2012

Congress cares more about re-election than US

Barack Obama’s State of the Union address touched upon every issue that concerns me as an American. It was a positive and uplifting message that pointed out our best attributes and means for moving our nation forward to its rightful role in leading both economically and as a beacon of democracy. The only barrier that […]

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