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  March 9, 2012

  Abortion at the top of list of election topics

  As always, abortion is at the top of the list of election topics. The people against it are far removed from the problem, and some of those for it use it for birth control. Both are extremists. I have often wondered about the woman on television saying how wonderful her grandchild was, and how lucky […]

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  March 9, 2012

  Group No Labels wants to force Congress to work

  One of Congress’ most basic responsibilities is to decide on a budget in a timely manner. Not an easy task, I’m sure. It’s more difficult, however, when members on both sides of the aisle would rather focus on partisan politics than put aside their differences and work together. Many of them would rather fight like […]

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  March 9, 2012

  Legislators worked hard to protect Maine’s children

  Kudos to Maine’s state legislators for their hard work to protect services for our state’s youngest, most vulnerable children. As law enforcement leaders, we strongly support the Legislature’s effort to pass a budget that avoids cuts to Head Start, home visiting and child care subsidies for low-income working parents. Looking after our youngest kids and […]

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  March 9, 2012

  Helping adult children talk with parents about driving

  Many families avoid any discussion about safe driving and don’t consider transportation alternatives for their aging loved ones until there is a crisis. There are things adult children can do to help their parents stay safe on the road. For example, families can urge their loved ones to speak with a doctor about what effects […]

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  March 9, 2012

  Support for letter about women’s health care issues

  I write in support of the letter submitted by the Rev. Danielle Bartz from Winslow (“Men shouldn’t dictate women’s health care,” Feb. 28). For nearly 10 years, I was the associate minister of the First Congregational Church of Waterville, U.C.C. Since that time, my family and I have moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Even though we […]

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  March 8, 2012

  Madison should reject gas proposal — again

  Once again, the people of Madison are being asked to pass the natural gas installation venture by the town. This referendum already was defeated, albeit by a small margin, in November. Instead of requesting a recount, the powers that be decided to bring it before the citizens again. We all know the drill — this […]

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  March 8, 2012

  Bottled water donation helps local firefighters train

  I want to express my appreciation to the people of Poland Spring for donating bottled water to the fire departments of Somerset County. Currently, the Skowhegan Fire Department is hosting a basic fire school teaching new fire recruits the fundamentals of fire fighting. Twenty-nine students representing 12 fire departments in Somerset County are learning the […]

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  March 8, 2012

  Norridgewock in glare of headlines again

  Poor Norridgewock is caught in the glare of the headlines again. The office clerk has been fired for taping conversations at the front desk, in defiance of a previous order from her supervisor to cease and desist. The same office clerk, in her position as the town’s elected treasurer, has failed in her fiduciary duties […]

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  March 8, 2012

  Town should hold treasurer personally responsible

  The uncollected sewer bills in Norridgewock top $30,000, and recording liens on overdue accounts would guarantee payment. That’s why the action is required under the town’s sewer ordinance. The town treasurer, Charlotte Curtis, decided not to file liens on overdue accounts, using the excuse of poor people who have lost their jobs, and therefore shifting […]

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  March 8, 2012

  Glad council reconsidering Morning Sentinel building

  I was pleased to see that the city council has decided to rethink the purchase of the Morning Sentinel building. In these economic times, it would be a better choice, especially since the price has been lowered. It will give the city a very nice police station at a much reduced cost and a better […]

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