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Building new school not the answer

Why spend so much money on something we already have a solution for? Sorry, it's confusing.

The entire state is watching

Since the application for state funding for a regional high school in the Upper St. John Valley began some three years ago, the communities of Madawaska, SAD 33 and SAD 27 banded together a talented group of tri-community citizens to determine the best “site” for a regional school as their primary objective based on the state’s Major Capitol School Construction Program guidelines.

Focus on opportunity, not animosity

To the editor: Winning the lottery can transform one’s life and provide for a secure future. Unfortunately, many who have won the lottery end up in bankruptcy after squandering their prize money.

Parties share responsibility

To the editor: It seems that, once again, one of Mr. Chasse’s monologues, attacking those horrible Republicans, has found its way into the pages of the Times [Nov. 4, 2019].

Tear down the wall

To the editor: This is the 30th anniversary of when the wall that separated East Berlin from West Berlin in Germany was torn down, thus reuniting families and loved ones, neighbors and friends.

Trump, Republicans and authoritarianism

To the editor, What many Americans seem to miss is the fact that the moral and political failure of Donald J. Trump is actually the moral and political failure of the Republican voter. Trump is the Republican Party; he reflects and echoes the beliefs and ideology that is the Republican voter.

Referee/official shortages could impact games

To the editor, The shortages of quality coaches and officials/referees/umpires are both a result of many aspects of the game, including sportsmanship and opportunity. The headlines currently address sportsmanship among the coaches and fans toward the officials to be most of the reasons for the shortages.

The tales history tells

To the editor: How did community leaders and business persons of Madawaska speak of their horses in 1906? Answer: Just like people today speak of their cars and their 4-by-4’s, seeking to identify the advantage and value of one brand over another -- or in the case of horses, seeking to verify the pedigree in order to assure the purebred status.

Grandstanding

To the editor: It thrills me to think that Benjamin Sirois expresses his commitment to collaborate on the regional school project as indicated in his ‘Guest Column’ lecture (SJVT 10/9/19).

Is impeachment a viable choice?

To the editor: It seems all the Democrats can talk about these days is impeaching President Trump. I for one don’t understand why.

Build Valley Unified in a full-service ‘region’

To the editor: We have all heard the argument that Valley Unified should be built in Fort Kent because it is a full-service town. It is stressed to us that the close proximity to the hospital, university and EMS is what should put the Fort Kent site over the top.

Please support Maine retirees

To the editor: During the recent legislative session, Maine lawmakers passed a bill, LD 1104, with bipartisan support, that will guarantee that retired public school teachers and state employees receive their full benefit. Governor Mills has not signed the bill into law.

Trump, Republicans, and the Rule of Law

Prior to the 2016 elections, Hillary Clinton had been before a Republican Congress numerous times on Benghazi and lost emails. Seven investigations later it was found there was no wrongdoing. The Republicans severely pilloried Hillary Clinton, all for political gain. They are still at it.

Misrepresentation of community sentiment

As a resident of Fort Kent and Superintendent of Schools for all three school units in the Valley Unified Education Service Center, I am writing to ask the individual or group behind the “Keep our Schools in Fort Kent” and “Help Save Our School” signs to stop posting these throughout our community, as they constitute a misrepresentation of community sentiment in Fort Kent and across MSAD 27.

Take the virtual tours of model schools to see what Valley Unified could be

This letter is addressed to everyone in the Valley who has reservations about the new proposed Regional School. We are on the Site Selection Committee for one reason: to bring a curriculum to the Valley students that is not currently available at any of the schools in use today.

ATV numbers, speed are concerning

To the editor: I feel that before going any further, you should know where I'm coming from and where I'm intending on going concerning ATV activity.

To dialogue, or not

To the editor: I read the latest letter to the Times by Mr. Dubay. If not for the first paragraph I would have no idea what he was talking about. Somehow he managed to get Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, Auguste Comte and even Moses into a letter about Chasse and Crean.

Grateful for library supporters

To the editor: On behalf of the Fort Kent Public Library staff and Board of Trustees, we would like to thank all who helped us reach our local $20,000 fundraising goal.

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