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PublishedMay 4, 2012
We need Hernandez in the Maine Senate
The first time we met Dana Hernandez, who is running for Senate District 25, we were impressed with her ease and confidence. It is this same positive and optimistic attitude she envisions for the state of Maine, which prompts us to wholeheartedly support her. Hernandez knows we cannot wait until Maine children enter kindergarten each […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Hernandez embodies morals, social responsibility
As a Christian woman and clergy active in local ministry, I believe strongly in the need for social equality and justice. My faith compels me to care for the least among us. I do this in many ways through my ministry, but also through civic engagement. Dana Bushee Hernandez, Senate District 25 candidate, embodies the […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Add another police officer, walking a beat, not cruiser
An article in the Morning Sentinel on April 26 reports Mayor Karen Heck would like to add another police officer and a new cruiser. Some facts in this article do not make sense. Police Chief Joseph Massey said any given shift can have as many as four officers and a sergeant or as few as […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Bluebird photo nice way to start the day
Just a note to thank the newspaper for the beautiful bluebird picture on the front page on April 19. What a nice way to start the day. Andy Molloy is up to his old stuff, and we are happy now. Ann Barry Farmingdale
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Judging Battle of the Books proved to be honor
Recently, I was asked to be a judge at the Pittston Consolidated School for its annual Battle of the Books. Ten teams competed for the title, and each team member had to read five books. The teams were asked questions from the five books, and the team with the most correct answers won the trophy […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Missed seeing notice of Winthrop taxes due
For the first time that I can remember, no notice was put in the local paper that Winthrop taxes were due April 1. It has always been helpful, especially to us elderly folks who can’t always remember what day it is. I hope the idea wasn’t to collect more penalties. I really like our new […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Gay marriage shouldn’t be exception to equal rights
Once again Mainers find themselves presented with a referendum on marriage equality. We have voted to ensure our fellow Mainers can marry and then denied them this right. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals declared that a ban on homosexual marriage is unconstitutional, though California’s Proposition 8 has not yet been officially repealed. The U.S. […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Communities’ biggest attraction a low tax rate
Augusta at-large Councilor David Rollins is right that school officials need to get creative in their approach to education funding. It would be great to attract families with students. The real issue is how to provide education in the future. Most districts, until the recession, were flush with students and money. It is now obvious […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
Lawmaker should change vote on ‘takings’ bill
I am writing to express my disappointment in my state Rep. Pat Flood, R-Readfield, for his vote in support of the minority report to L.D. 1810, the regulatory “takings” bill. L.D. 1810 is the biggest environmental rollback of this legislative session. The minority report would create a scheme by which property owners could secure settlement […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2012
New businesses would increase Augusta tax base
I fully understand that these are hard economic times and much hard work will have to be done by Augusta’s able councilors to come up with a budget. I am confused by Councilor David Rollins’ suggestion that everyone try to get new families to relocate to Augusta. This will increase the tax base and the […]
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