Opinion
Chamber Chatter
Sep 09, 2011 12:00 amIrene sure did some damage! I guess it could have been worse. An unbelievable amount of visitors stopped at the Rumford Information Center to watch the breathtaking falls caused by the massive amounts of rain that fell in the area. The parking lot was at capacity for the entire week following the storm.
The Basket Lady
Sep 09, 2011 12:00 amby Mitzi Sequoia
In the Good Humor Town, numerous individuals have commented about how grateful they are to have escaped the wrath of Hurricane Irene.
My sister who lives in Myrtle Beach wasn’t able to reach me by telephone until just this week but she let me know that everyone’s just fine and that life at the beach is just as sunny as ever.
Basket lady survived the destruction and aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Andrew was a dry Hurricane but he still wreaked havoc throughout Dade County.
The Basket Lady
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amI’m sitting in the writing room -- no, not that room and the blowing wind feels uneasy even though the tingling of the wind chimes sound comforting, there’s a heaviness in the air.
Maybe that’s because there is, Hurricane Irene is barreling through the coastal waters with a vengeance unlike other hurricanes in the past three decades.
CLOSING IN
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amCLOSING IN -- A man walks on the newly repaired Hosmer Field track Monday morning as the rising waters from the Swift River closed in. Fortunately, the water level did not cover the football field, leaving no doubt that this Friday's Mountain Valley football opener with Westbrook will be played. Unfortunately, the river flooded the nearby field hockey field. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)
A pointless crusade
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amTo the Editor:
My name is Barry Prescott and I consider myself a proud and active American. I am a resident of Dixfield and proud to be a member of the Dixfield Fire Company.
This letter is in response to accusations made by Dwight Hines in a recent Sun Journal article.
Then President Clinton stated during the signing of the 1996 FOIA Amendment into law that “in the last 30 years citizens, scholars and reporters have used FOIA to obtain vital and valuable information.”
So, Maine people are sheep?
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amTo the Editor:
I was listening to the national news on the radio and I heard a very interesting statement -- "Maine is a kick the door open State" kick the door open state? What does that mean?
Do your homework before prepaying home heating oil
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amREGION -– It is tough to think about winter in late August, but for some in Maine, now is the time to begin looking for an oil dealer to deliver home heating oil throughout the upcoming colder months.
Senator John Patrick (D–Oxford County) is urging those prospective consumers to be very cautious before prepaying for the service.
Thank you Rumford Hospital for my care
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amTo the Editor:
I was recently in the Rumford Hospital. The care I received could not have been any better.
I like to thank Dr. Ledesema, Dr. Deluca, and the nursing and nurses aides staff.
My experience from entering to going home was excellent. I could not have been treated any better.
Thank you to all who said prayers for my recovery.
Leo W. Grassette
Critiques Corner; Open Window, Truth from the Shadows
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amEditor's Note: Every once in a while we get a book submitted to us for review. We invite you to check out the books we feature and decide for yourself if they're worthy to refer. Happy reading.
Chamber Chatter
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amI am writing this before the anticipated “Irene” hits the Eastern seaboard. Hopefully she will calm down but it is better to be prepared and most everyone is “battening down the hatches” at this writing.
