Take a step back from all the (school withdrawal) pie charts, graphs, independent analysis of budgets, etc., and try using some common sense. All the numbers being tossed around are flawed in some way because we cannot predict the future. They are based on assumptions. As is most often the case, “the truth lies somewhere […]
October 2014
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LETTERS: Return to roots
I would like to urge my fellow voters to vote yes to exit the flawed RSU school governance structure. There are many aspects of the state-imposed RSU model that have been trouble from the start, but one of the most damaging has been the loss of a town’s ability to prioritize overall municipal spending. Since […]
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LETTERS: Significant reasons for withdrawal
For voters in Freeport, there are significant economic, academic and athletic reasons to vote for withdrawal. It is my experience that, when given a choice in education, smaller is always better. In a smaller school, each student has a greater chance to be known, supported and recognized. The recognition of each child is a precondition […]
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LETTERS: The RSU is working
If I could title this letter it would be, “Just An Exploratory Vote,” for that’s what Freeport residents were led to believe when they voted to “explore the effects of withdrawal ” last year. By the first public meeting of the Withdrawal Committee it was clear that there was no exploration of anything going on, […]
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LETTERS: The RSU is working
If I could title this letter it would be, “Just An Exploratory Vote,” for that’s what Freeport residents were led to believe when they voted to “explore the effects of withdrawal ” last year. By the first public meeting of the Withdrawal Committee it was clear that there was no exploration of anything going on, […]
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LETTERS: The RSU is working
If I could title this letter it would be, “Just An Exploratory Vote,” for that’s what Freeport residents were led to believe when they voted to “explore the effects of withdrawal ” last year. By the first public meeting of the Withdrawal Committee it was clear that there was no exploration of anything going on, […]
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LETTERS: Mom says yes
As a mother of three elementary school children, I want young families in Freeport to know how important it is to vote yes on Freeport’s withdrawal from RSU 5. Since coming to this town in 2009, my husband and I have been so impressed by the influx of young, school-supporting families that are choosing to […]
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Searchers seek clues in debris from exploded rocket
Questions are raised about the 1960s-era Russian-built engines on Orbital Sciences Corp.’s unmanned rocket.
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LETTERS: Backing Sara Gideon
I write this letter in support of Sara Gideon’s re-election campaign for Maine’s House of Representatives. Sara has accomplished a lot as a freshman legislator and has made us proud: • Sara worked across the aisle with Republicans and Independents alike seeking a bipartisan solution to tax reform. • Sara sponsored and led the effort […]
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LETTERS: Paul Chace supporter
I’ve known Paul Chace for four years as a neighbor and friend. Many times while he attended barbecues he would impress me with his understanding of economic and social issues as well as his ability to communicate his positions with passion. I view Paul as an avowed conservative and patriot. Now, looking at Anne Graham’s […]