Opinion
The Chamber Chatter
May 24, 2013 12:00 amIf you haven’t had a chance to visit, Sleepy Hollow Books & Antiques (now located on 50 Congress St., formerly on Waldo Street) you really should do so. The owner is Craig Roberts and he has been dealing with books for over 20 years. But Sleepy Hollow is not your ordinary bookstore. They have a wide variety of antique books as well as newer and modern books for the young and old alike. They also sell antiques, model ships & airplanes, tarots, jewelry, precious moments, MTG cards, comics, swords, art, etc.
Wait! What?
May 24, 2013 12:00 amHappy belated Mother's Day and early Father's Day!
Parenting is difficult and is one of the most important things we will do. As newborns we come into this world absorbing all that we can to develop our brains and learn how to be whom we become. Our amazing brains soak up everything around us. The next thing we know we are sitting, crawling, riding a bike, and then driving a car.
Vote your personal conscience in June
May 24, 2013 12:00 amTo the Editor:
The following is my personal opinion on the Rumford town budget as a citizen.
How will I vote on the Rumford budget? First, I will vote "yes" on the police and fire department budgets.
Two, I will vote "no" on other budget articles. I do not know exactly which at this time, but I will vote "no" on many budget articles.
My personal thinking on the town budget is based on the following:
The power of “We The People”
May 24, 2013 12:00 amTo the Editor:
Recently, I joined a group of local activists who are disenchanted with the absence of dynamic leadership in our municipality.
The “Save Rumford Committee” has undertaken a responsibility to reject the recommended budget. The town manager, Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee have failed to take action to reduce municipal spending at a time when we face a serious emergency situation.
Thanks for supporting 2013 Area Summer Games
May 24, 2013 12:00 amTo the Editor:
On May 16, Oxford County Special Olympics hosted the 2013 Area Summer Games at Hosmer Field in Rumford.
There are so many people to thank, as everyone knows "team" work is what allowed this event to be successful.
We served over 200 athletes participating in track and field events. The coaches, family members, volunteers and support staff gave a total to the event 287 people on Hosmer Field enjoying a sun filled day.
Force them to address realities facing our town
May 24, 2013 12:00 amTo the Editor:
My husband and I attended a meeting at Rumford Town Hall last week that was supported to include a public discussion regarding the town warrant.
It started well, with folks being able to voice their opinions of the warrant to be presented to the voters. The came the chorus of those who are involved in one or another government entity.
There was a gentleman giving the town kudos for their help with Western Maine Transportation, followed by the Chief of Police defending his budget. Both were brief and to the point.
School grades the wrong answer for Maine schools
May 24, 2013 12:00 amStrengthening our public education system has always been a priority for me, and as a proud new grandfather, I am even more committed to improving the quality of Maine schools. Education is the first step on the ladder of opportunity, and the surest route to a successful future.
The Basket Lady
May 24, 2013 12:00 amIn the River Valley, most of the raffles and benefits have themes around spring time baskets and flowers and one such example was a recent “thank you” note in the newspaper sent in by a gentleman from Andover who’d received a surprise May flower basket from the local school children and their kindness touched his heart. It’s true, ‘A little child shall lead us.’ Basket lady loves to hear or read about such stories of kindness especially when that right act-ion brings joy to others.
It's a no-brainer
May 24, 2013 12:00 amTo the Editor:
Something good could happen in Mexico!
After years and years of the selectmen giving a high budget to the taxpayers to vote on without any cuts in it, someone has stepped up to help us make a change.
Dr. Aniel has taken it upon himself, along with some other concerned taxpayers, to present a petition to the selectmen asked that they put on the ballot a question that asks the townspeople to cap spending at $2,726,731. To all taxpayers, that will be about a 10 percent cut on their taxes.
