Letters to the Editor - Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

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Letters to the Editor

Published
August 15, 2012

Teachers have vested interest in their schools

I've been an observer of the Maine schools for about 20 years, having friends and acquaintances who teach throughout the state. I was a teacher in Ohio.
Published
August 15, 2012

Crockett has proven she can do the job

I was pleased to read in an editorial in the Kennebec Journal on July 29, that, as of 2011, the state collaborative jail system has saved taxpayers $8.5 million.
Published
August 15, 2012

Crocket has track record of reforming government

Having served on the Augusta City Council, I know how difficult it is to provide all the services that Augusta citizens want and still keep the property tax rate down.
Published
August 15, 2012

Gardiner library ready to help residents of 4 towns

On behalf of the Gardiner Public Library staff, I wish to thank all the residents of our partner towns for the support they show us all year.
Published
August 15, 2012

Railroad crossings have dangerously deep holes

The city of Waterville, town of Fairfield and the state of Maine should be ashamed of themselves for allowing Pan Am Railroad crossings to fall in such disarray.

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Published
August 14, 2012

READER OPINION:Unscientific study’s data gleaned from personal ads

Both sides of the debate about gay marriage are extremely vocal in their support or opposition of this topic, so it's difficult to get any unbiased opinion or data supporting either side.
Published
August 14, 2012

READER OPION: With sadness, man decides to return Eagle award

I was first introduced to the Boy Scouts by my grandfather, who had been a Scout Master and, after many years of dedicated service, received the Beaver Award, the highest award th organization grant. My uncle also had given many years as an assistant leader.
Published
August 14, 2012

READER OPINION: Voters in key states, special interests elect presidents

The definition of a democracy is "the majority rules." In my 75 years I have never seen this happen.
Published
August 14, 2012

READER OPINION: If only we would open our minds just a little

I once had a bumper sticker that read, "Our minds are like parachutes, they only function when they're open!"
Published
August 13, 2012

Wasn’t tolls to be removed after turnpike paid for?

There is considerable discussion lately about raising the already high tolls on the Maine Turnpike.