I offer these diverse thoughts, after reviewing the May 7 Portland Press Herald editorial page: • Re: “Our View: Maine legislators wise to put FairPoint subsidy request on hold”: As a former administrative director of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, I agree 100 percent with the position taken in the lead editorial that FairPoint Communications’ […]
May 2014
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Letter to the editor: Hamas not worthy negotiating partner for Mideast peace
The editorial printed April 30 headlined “Another View: Palestinian accord should not end Mideast peace talks” does not consider several essential points: Hamas is an Islamist terrorist organization that seeks Israel’s destruction and attacks innocent civilians. Any Palestinian government that includes Hamas cannot be a negotiating partner unless it meets longstanding demands in U.S. law: […]
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Letter to the editor: The Affordable Care Act will surely prove itself
Re: “Steve Robinson: Michaud’s support for Obamacare certain to haunt his bid for governor” (May 10): The Affordable Care Act is 906 pages long. The law is helping “us move closer to more affordable and stable health care coverage.” Mike Michaud (and Susan Collins) would “fix” the law if the Republicans would allow the bill(s) […]
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Charles Krauthammer: Hashtag campaign for kidnapped Nigerian girls a good sign
It was meant to pressure the Nigerian government to respond, and it has already had that effect.
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Local officials react to report cards
Area school districts are about average — according to report cards released Thursday by the Maine Department of Education — both in terms of grades received and how they stack up against other schools in the state. Statewide, of Maine’s 415 elementary schools, 40 received an A (9.6 percent), 53 had B’s (12.8 percent), 209 […]
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Counting On One Last Run
WOOLWICH Intent as an osprey eyeing its breakfast, Lori Benson fixed her gaze on the water rushing over the uppermost step of the Nequasset fish ladder. In a flash, the slim, dark body of an alewife flitted over the brim and was gone. A volunteer with the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, Benson signed up for […]
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Council looking for cuts
BRUNSWICK Curtis Memorial Library and community organization People Plus warned that cuts to their proposed budget increases would ultimately harm the people whom the organizations serve. At a budget hearing Thursday, however, Brunswick’s town council said they are looking at all areas in an attempt to reduce the municipal side of a proposed budget increase. […]
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People Plus introduces new board members
BRUNSWICK — There are three new members of the board of People Plus in Brunswick. The three new trustees are David Forkey, international HR manager for L.L. Bean; Chris Perry, vice president, relationship manager- Middle Market, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust; and Richard Rizzo, Brunswick’s police chief. “People Plus is honored to welcome David Forkey, […]
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Bath Garden Club sale scheduled
BATH — The Bath Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon, at City/Library Park, on Washington Street. The club will be selling perennials, herbs, native shrubs, geraniums, Proven Winner annuals, dahlias and more, with prices starting at $3. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Please bring your […]
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A seasoned hiker’s cautionary tale
“I’m a very lucky guy,” said David Humphrey, as he recounted his harrowing near-death experience while recently attempting a challenging hike in the White Mountain National Forest. Lucky indeed. This 75-year-old Falmouth resident brings impressive credentials to any hiking expedition, even the one he tackled Sunday, May 4. David was an Eagle Scout. He had […]