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PublishedJuly 15, 2011
We must find a way to stop fish depletion
Fish is a vital protein-rich food. The U.S. government recommends eating more fish, at least 8 ounces or more a week, which is more than twice the amount that the average American eats. This is a dilemma as commercial fishing, as practiced now, has depleted fish stocks throughout the world. Fish farming has somewhat filled […]
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PublishedJuly 15, 2011
What about ice arena owners’ responsibility?
I regularly shovel snow from the roof of my house in the winter to prevent structural damage to my residence. Living in Maine, it is common sense to do this. Apparently, the owners of the Kennebec Ice Arena either were unwilling to remove the snow from their roof or did not know about the dangers […]
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PublishedJuly 15, 2011
Motorcyclist seen texting; what’s next?
I couldn’t believe my eyes today. I was leaving Togus, sitting at the light, and I saw a man on his motorcycle texting while riding by. Really? We have issues with people driving and texting, and now motorcyclists, too. Then down the road at the rotary, a woman was talking on her phone while driving […]
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PublishedJuly 14, 2011
God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve
First, we must understand what God has said. In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. Plain enough? Then after creation, God spoke and said, “Let us make man in our image. God formed man from the dust of the ground and formed woman (Eve) and brought her to Adam.” People who want […]
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PublishedJuly 14, 2011
Who thought sale of prison property was a good idea?
This letter is in regard to the warden buying the Maine State Prison property for less than half the fair market value. Who are the state officials who thought it was a good idea to sell the property without any bidding taking place? How many trips to the mirror did it take for those state […]
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PublishedJuly 14, 2011
Newly retired teacher recalls teaching in Madison
As I begin my retirement this summer, I find myself with a flood of fond memories of my life of teaching in central Maine. I first came to Maine in 1974, not knowing a soul, and started teaching sixth grade in Fairfield. I immediately felt taken into the community here as people helped me and […]
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PublishedJuly 14, 2011
Liking grave flowers doesn’t give OK to steal
It is heartbreaking to learn someone stole flowers from a family plot at the Veterans Cemetery off Civic Center Drive in Augusta recently. What a selfish, uncaring act to steal off graves. While the thieves might feel joy and self-gratification that they got away with it, the theft leaves families in tears. Just because someone […]
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PublishedJuly 14, 2011
Flotillas will continue to challenge Israel
In late June, a flotilla of 10 or more boats carrying 1,000 or so people from about 20 countries from around the world was organized. These were unarmed activists who see that Israel’s continued illegal occupation and settlement of Palestine is wrong, and were trying to raise the awareness of the world to the situation. […]
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PublishedJuly 14, 2011
Congress must do 2 things to fix economy
I know Speaker of the House John Boehner has his hands full with many new and ambitious Republican legislators who are eager to deal the president a stinging political setback. Maybe they will do just that. But then what? Few believe our economy will be better as a result. On the contrary, many believe that […]
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PublishedJuly 13, 2011
Seriously cutting spending needed to reduce deficit
I just finished reading David Offer’s column in the July 5 newspaper. I am thankful that he is no longer the executive editor of my newspaper. What drivel. First, he states that he had planned to use his column to lament that President Barack Obama may have been kidnapped by aliens, Republicans or Sarah Palin. […]
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