Opinion
The Basket Lady
Jul 01, 2011 12:00 amIn the Good Humor Town, some things are hard to understand, so I’ll ask the question, why would someone take money from the donation box at the Free Shop?
Margaret McNeal would have given the few donated dollars and cents to the individual(s), if they had simply asked her.
The Mexico Free Shop is a worthwhile resource that serves the citizens of the River Valley Communities at no cost.
The physical building, volunteers, donors and Margaret McNeal, bless our communities by giving their time to help those in need.
Two wrongs don't make a right
Jul 01, 2011 12:00 amTo the Editor:
Mr. Mitchell is at it again, trying to make me the black sheep of the community for sake of "the trails," or as one ATV rider, standing just 25 feet from my land and looking directly at me, roared, "There will be a trail across your land, whether you like it or not!"
Interestingly, I had given this individual, as well as over 100 people, permission to use my land recreationally.
The Chamber Chatter
Jul 01, 2011 12:00 amWith the Fourth of July swiftly approaching, all the final plans for the River Valley Fourth of July celebration are in the wrap up stages. The schedule was decided upon at the last meeting. The gates will be open to the public at 4 p.m., the children’s games will start at 5 or 5:30 p.m. and will go on most of the night. Face painting will also be part of the children’s events, sponsored by Black Mountain of Maine.
Adopt a Tree program launched
Jul 01, 2011 12:00 amTo the Editor:
In celebration of Black Mountain of Maine’s 50th anniversary, the Chisholm Ski Club and Black Mountain of Maine are launching an Adopt a Tree program with a goal to plant evergreen trees and vegetation to enhance the appearance of the entire area.
Update From Augusta
Jul 01, 2011 12:00 amby Dist. 92 Rep. Matt Peterson
Maine’s New Two-Year Budget
Always the centerpiece of any legislative session, the Maine legislature passed and the Governor has signed a new two-year budget which will govern state spending and impact many of the aspects of our lives -- including education, transportation, public safety, health and taxes.
Wind energy: corporate welfare payments?
Jun 30, 2011 12:00 amTo the Editor:
It’s an undisputable fact that local or regional economic development must ensure numerous permanent jobs for our residents.
In Rumford, for over two years, we’ve heard the call for economic development in the form of allowing the installation of industrial scale wind turbines. Those echoes have been coupled with the false claim of numerous permanent jobs in Maine.
Citizens: Wake up
Jun 30, 2011 12:00 amTo the Editor:
I would like to thank all the citizens who have always supported me at the polls and with my efforts to keep taxes in line.
We live in an age where costs are escalating. We all have to tighten our belts and live within our means. It has been a privilege trying to get the Town of Rumford to do the same. But, the truth be told, I’ve been on boards that just do not want to work for the citizens just their own interests and those of the big citizen spenders.
Where has the service gone?
Jun 30, 2011 12:00 amTo the Editor:
I am in the business of helping businesses grow through offering better products and superior service.
Many times while consulting with a business owner I have been extremely confused by their belief that it’s too expensive to offer a higher quality products and spend specific energies to ensure that their teams are trained to offer a superior experience to their customers.
You must take a stand
Jun 30, 2011 12:00 amTo the Editor:
A woman spoke to me about my last letter to the editor, disappointed that so many people do not take a stand on issues relating to their community even though they do so in private conversation. She said some will not even vote on the issues.
The recent Rumford wind turbine ordinance is a lesson in American politics illustrating what this woman was speaking about.
Did you find my camera?
Jun 30, 2011 12:00 amTo the Editor:
I am from the Rumford area, but now I live in Alaska.
I was home the last week of May and left on June 10. On June 9, I went to Mexico Rec park to watch my grandson play baseball. I had a little Kodak camera and had some pictures that are meaningful to me. I lost the camera and the rec park. The camera was pink and in a hard black case. I was hoping someone would have turned it in to the lost and found but no luck.
