Letters to the Editor - Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

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Letters to the Editor

Published
July 13, 2011

Seriously cutting spending needed to reduce deficit

I just finished reading David Offer’s column in the July 5 newspaper. I am thankful that he is no longer the executive editor of my newspaper. What drivel. First, he states that he had planned to use his column to lament that President Barack Obama may have been kidnapped by aliens, Republicans or Sarah Palin. […]
Published
July 13, 2011

UMF Vote Van driverdebunks ‘busloads’ claim

I was president of the College Democrats at University of Maine at Farmington during the 2008 election. I helped run the UMF van in 2004, and I drove it multiple times in 2008.
Published
July 13, 2011

UMF Vote Van driver debunks ‘busloads’ claim

I was president of the College Democrats at University of Maine at Farmington during the 2008 election. I helped run the UMF van in 2004, and I drove it multiple times in 2008. Charlie Webster has accused us of taking “busloads” of voters to the polls on UMF. I was at Farmington five years; he […]
Published
July 12, 2011

Couple followed woman to return her debit card

In this day and age of identity theft, credit card theft, etc. there are still some very honest caring people out there.
Published
July 12, 2011

With time, humans will screw up anything

After reading about the disgusting events that happened at the annual 4th of July parade in Athens, I have my own story to tell.

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Published
July 12, 2011

How about a use fee instead of 100% TIF for ice arena

Peter Thompson's piece (July 11) about the Kennebec Ice Arena was very interesting. I agree that it was a wonderful place for children and adults in this area, and I hope it is rebuilt.
Published
July 12, 2011

Some things we don’t need, some things we do

We all need good medical care, but vaccinations for babies should be optional. My daughter, Samantha, died after receiving the DPT shot. It hurt her immune system.
Published
July 12, 2011

Nation needs campaign finance reform

I believe movement forward begins with campaign finance reform -- no private, corporate or foreign money should ever have access to government efficacy.
Published
July 12, 2011

Article missed mark on new health care law

On July 3, the newspaper ran an article, "GOP majority leaves its mark on session," highlighting several legislative achievements.
Published
July 11, 2011

Winslow July 4th another outstanding celebration

Special thank you to all of the committee members and volunteers who once again made for a wonderful community 4th of July celebration in Winslow. Congratulations to chairman Jason Fitch and his wife Love for assuming this huge responsibility. It was another outstanding year. Our community appreciates the hard work put into such a special […]