Thursday, May 23, 2013
Heartfelt farewell to St. Francis De Sales
For more than 140 years, St. Francis De Sales was there to protect and serve the parishioners of Waterville.
We have right to know genetically modified foods
Large multinational corporations, such as Monsanto, have had the cards stacked in their favor for years, all at the expense of the American people and our country's domestic policy, ultimately compromising national security.
How can we legislate what some people eat?
Isn't it odd how the same politicians who complain that we regulate businesses and corporations too much are not shy about regulating individual citizens' behavior.
Senate needs to tackle immigration head-on
I was disappointed that the Heritage Foundation came out so strongly against the U.S. Senate's immigration reform proposal.
Multiple evaluations could help improve Maine schools
The LePage administration recently released a report card on Maine schools. Immediately, the critics came out of the woodwork. We found out everything that was wrong with the system used to develop this report.
Drivers, pedestrians both have responsibilities
As a driver, I have a huge responsibility to keep my vehicle under control at all times. But what about pedestrian responsibility, or should I call it irresponsibility?
Mining for metals pollutes water, kills aquatic life
Metallic mining operations pose a major threat to Maine's rivers, lakes and groundwater.
Welfare should be for items one needs to survive
Seeing the recent comments about the welfare controls in Maine leaves me less confident in the legislative body than ever.
Women with underage kids should stay home
The prime directive should be, "Thou shalt not abuse or neglect thy children, nor saddle them with hopeless debt."
How can we legislate what some people eat?
Isn't it odd how the same politicians who complain that we regulate businesses and corporations too much are not shy about regulating individual citizens' behavior.
It's not worth it to ruin Maine's celebrated vista
I just wanted to write to convey my support for L.D. 1059, which will reverse a 2012 Act, L.D. 1085, which put leniency in laws regarding open pit-mining and mountain top removal in Maine.
Health care providers need to justify their charges
I read the newspaper article about hospital costs, and I think it should matter a great deal to patients what hospitals charge, because at the end of the day it determines how expensive insurance costs are.
Hospital's energy savings offset by driving distance
I learned recently that the new hospital is requesting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
Mass customized learning just latest bad idea
When you hear the phrase mass customized learning, think "new math" back in the '70s, "whole language" from the late '80s to '90s, more recently "everyday math" and now "common core." All controversial programs that have already o ...
RSU 18 has worked hard to reduce costs
RSU 18 School Board members, parents, teachers and administrators have worked for months on next year's proposed budget, which strikes a balance between the ability to provide quality education and the need to control costs.
We need strict laws to regulate open-pit mining
I recently attended a public hearing on a bill before the Environmental and Natural Resources Committee, L.D. 1302, which addresses both environmental and financial concerns relating to open pit mineral mining in Maine, and which ...
Education in RSU 18 communities threatened
We all want our children to have a great education. Our family-centered community wants to see every child learn and grow and succeed.
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