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Letters to the Editor
  • Published
    August 5, 2013

    Police sergeant also has polite and caring side

    While I was reading the July 18 article about Sgt. Brian Gardiner of the Waterville Police Department (“Officer disciplined for mistreating homeless man”), I realized that we hear more about the supposed “bad” things that someone does than the good things. I have seen the other side of Gardiner, with whom I have the privilege […]

  • Published
    August 5, 2013

    Circuitbreaker cuts blow to struggling Mainers

    Part of the two-year budget that passed shortly before the Legislature’s adjournment included repeal of the “circuitbreaker program,” which many elderly and low-income Maine residents depend on to make ends meet. Homeowners and renters who qualify for the program were eligible to receive an annual refund of up to $1,600. In the budget, however, the […]

  • Published
    August 3, 2013

    Colby Museum of Art offers grand experience

    Last week, a friend of mine from Florida and I decided to visit the new Colby Museum of Art. What a grand experience we had.

  • Published
    August 3, 2013

    Fairfield councilor explains social media policy

    I would like to respond to a recent letter written by Ernie Canelli concerning the town council and town manager of Fairfield.

  • Published
    August 3, 2013

    Obamacare exemplifies the way of Satan

    The Rev. Jim Gill's letter, "Health care for 'the least' exemplifies Christian way," exemplifies the continued departure of Maine's pastors from biblical authority and submission to the Word of God.

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  • Published
    August 3, 2013

    Gardiner library director grateful for towns’ support

    It has been a tough year for municipalities. Mandated state revenue sharing was reduced, leaving towns and cities scrambling to make up for that shortfall by raising property taxes or curtailing services.

  • Published
    August 2, 2013

    Attorney owes domestic violence victims apologies

    I was very offended by defense attorney David Sanders' comments regarding domestic violence in the July 27 article about Carole Swan's trial.

  • Published
    August 2, 2013

    Standing with sign for 13 hours amazing experience

    On July 9, I stood in front of the old post office building in Waterville with a sign that said, "I stand with Wendy Davis." Many people stopped and asked, "Who's Wendy?"

  • Published
    August 2, 2013

    On GMO labeling, Collins should stand with Mainers

    Sen. Susan Collins had a chance to stand with most of the people in Maine and the country who want to see all genetically modified food labeled, but she voted against it.

  • Published
    August 2, 2013

    Changes needed now to manage climate

    I spoke recently with Elena, one of the five college students who are in Maine to raise awareness about climate change.