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PublishedNovember 18, 2011
Lost ghosts seem to be a problem that stands out
Today in America we have many problems that affect our daily lives. The other night, I was watching television and realized that one problem stood out far beyond other problems. Ghosts. Yes, these lost souls and spirits who have managed to become lost while trying to get to the other side. The other side of […]
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PublishedNovember 18, 2011
Appreciation for veterans, restaurant’s free meal
I want to express my appreciation to Applebee’s restaurant for its gift of a free dinner for veterans on Veterans Day. My wife and I went, and the restaurant was unsurprisingly packed. The free meal, which I had expected to be limited to a low-cost menu, was an offering of several regular menu offerings. It […]
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PublishedNovember 18, 2011
Theaters can lead downtown revitalization
I recently read a letter from the ever-entertaining and insightful Buddy Doyle. In this piece about further stimulating Gardiner’s downtown revival, he dismissed the affordable renovation of Johnson Hall as a “myth.” I could not disagree more. It is not only affordable, but the ability of a renovated theater to play a pivotal role in […]
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PublishedNovember 18, 2011
To get TIF, natural gas should be for all in towns
If Kennebec Gas Co. is asking for TIFs to provide the benefit of natural gas to industrial customers, the towns involved should insist that the benefit of the alternative to heating oil should be provided to all property owners. After all who provides TIFs? All property owners. Al Ottum Richmond
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PublishedNovember 18, 2011
Dangerous intersection sports larger stop sign
When taking my grandson to school a few weeks ago, a truck ran through a stop sign in our neighborhood. If I had not been aware that it was a dangerous intersection (one person has already been killed there), the truck would have broadsided my car and hit my grandson. I called the Gardiner Police […]
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PublishedNovember 17, 2011
Letter writer hasn’t really been Republican for ages
Ernest Hilton (letter, Nov. 12) says he has been, in his words, “forced out by Conservatives after 39 years.” I have known Ernie for many years, and consider him both neighbor and friend. I take umbrage, however, with the picture painted in his letter. Ernie and I have on occasion had some spirited exchanges online […]
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PublishedNovember 17, 2011
Challenges don’t hold back Mount View graduate
What a wonderful, refreshing story (“Mount View grad back at school,” Nov. 12) about Mario Montana, who was hired by Mount View High School to work as an assistant cook and custodian. Mario may have Down syndrome, but his challenges do not hold him back on working hard at the school. He is an inspiration […]
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PublishedNovember 17, 2011
Amendment an attack on nation’s clean water
I would think everyone would favor the long-term health of living things on the planet over short-term profit and political expediency. If the following legislation passes, however, we will have a list of people in Congress who do not believe this. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., plans to introduce an amendment to the omnibus appropriations bill. […]
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PublishedNovember 17, 2011
Misleading information in Occupy Augusta article
I read the article, “Cold unlikely to end Occupy Augusta movement,” Nov. 14, and I would like to make several corrections. First, there are no spokespeople for Occupy Augusta. We are a group of autonomous individuals without leaders. Second, Occupy Augusta is not working on any piece of legislation. The wording of the article gave […]
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PublishedNovember 15, 2011
Paper’s attack on Cain racist, laughable
Your article in Thursday’s newspaper concerning Herman Cain and his alleged “inappropriate behavior” is just another blatant attempt to “lynch” Cain in the press without any facts and is typical of your liberal bent. While you are entitled to your opinion, your attempt to downplay his credentials to run for the presidency is both racist […]
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