Some non-profit groups are often so busy putting all of their time and effort into the daily operation of their organization that they run out of time to express their gratitude. This is not the case with a local group of hard-working and highly dedicated people, as I witnessed firsthand.
One election down, two more to go
To the editor:
One election down and two more to go. This is by far the most important. The reason — we need some civic-minded citizens emboldened with common sense and open minds to fill the positions that are open to individuals to be on the upcoming City Charter Commission. Three have already been selected by the City Council of which one is a city council member. All others will be voted in at the November election. Just who they will be will be up to the voting public of this city. Remember, I said civic-minded people with common sense and I might add compassion for the true needs of the citizens of this community.
To the editor:
We thank County voters for their strong support of Question 2 in the June 8 election. This proposal supported bonds that will bring badly needed funds to our three campuses for energy efficiency improvements to campus buildings.
Better roads save lives To the editor: Highway safety is an important but often neglected issue in Maine. More Mainers lose their lives on the roads than from any other cause of accidental death.
To the editor:
On June 8th, we have an opportunity to take the first step to make a substantial change in the way our city is managed.
To the editor:
Each year, thousands of men and women spend countless hours responding to, and providing, the best in pre-hospital care to the millions of Americans whom have come to rely on the Emergency Medicals Services (EMS) system. Please join us in celebrating National EMS Week (May 16-22, 2010). This year’s theme is “Count On Us When Seconds Count.”
When we were children, money was a fun thing. There were coins of different sizes and colors, bills with people’s faces on them, and special cards our parents used to buy things.
If you are lucky enough to have a young person in your life, you understand what a privilege it is to see them grow into mature, thinking, dreaming, and participating individuals.
Steve Hopkins describes himself as a naturalist and a logger. This seeming conflict is balanced out in the several ways he manages his two woodlots.
The Obama Administration recently announced a $35 million High Speed Rail Grant to extend Amtrak service from Portland to Brunswick as part of the funds distributed from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in a move that will certainly provide profound benefits to our state.
