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PublishedApril 7, 2011
Crash victim’s history should have been left out
I recently read the Kennebec Journal article, “Augusta man dies in rollover.” It is a very sad thing that happened. I feel for the relatives of this young kid. I do not think that your newspaper should have added the information at the end, though, regarding his past history of vandalism. That should have been […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
187 men died at the Alamo for a thing called freedom
I’m writing this letter in regards to a question asked by a young man on the TV the other day. His question was, “What’s the big deal about the Alamo?” I would like to tell this young man that 187 men died at the Alamo for something called freedom. Will Travis took out his sword […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
Chili Chowder Challenge ‘biggest and best event ever’
I would to express my appreciation for all who participated in last weekend’s Chili Chowder Challenge at the Augusta Armory. We at the Children’s Center had our biggest and best event ever, with the support of many people. The sponsorships and donations made by local businesses and individuals points out that people know the value […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
Pittston, West Gardiner continue library support
As we all grapple with shrinking budgets and more demands for service, I want to express my gratitude that the residents of Pittston and West Gardiner voted to continue to be partner communities using the Gardiner Public Library. So many municipalities are looking for cuts in their budgets, yet these two towns overwhelmingly supported the […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
Last bit about crash victim not necessary to story
I was so disappointed in your article about the crash that killed the man. As I read this, I thought about a person who was just beginning life and who lost it in such a tragedy, and how the family must be hurting. When I reached the end, I was shocked that the newspaper put […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
‘Mortified’ by Wiscasset decision about nickname
I read the report of the Wiscasset school system keeping the name “Redskins,” and I was absolutely aghast. This action is beyond inappropriate, to the point of being reprehensible. Keeping the name “Redskins” is a prejudicial and racially inflammatory action. If the team name had been the Wiscasset “N*****ers,” you can bet that the name […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
We can all celebrate when murals are restored
I am looking forward to the loud and joyful party we are all going to have when our beautiful murals, so lovingly created by Judy Taylor, are restored to their rightful place in the world — on the walls of the Maine State Department of Labor. Cheryl Harrington Winthrop
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
Stokes is right choice for Augusta mayor
I was honored when Bill Stokes asked me to be treasurer for his campaign for mayor of Augusta. I had the pleasure of serving with Stokes on Augusta’s Board of Education for a number of years. During that time, I found him to be one of the most thoughtful, honest and dedicated elected officials with […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
Embrace single-payer, universal health care
Michael Hudson’s March 23 letter to the editor states that “unions are fighting everyone’s battle to maintain our standard of living.” I am sympathetic to unions and joined the Maine State Employees Association out of solidarity rather than requirement during my decade of state service as a classified “confidential” state employee. I now work for […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
Item about young man’s death ‘in poor taste’
The item in your paper about the death of Greg Bradley was in very poor taste. The last paragraph was uncalled for. His family and friends must be heartbroken, and for your newspaper to include that paragraph was unforgivable. I believe this newspaper owes the family a private apology, as well as a very public […]
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