Employed by the Maine D.O.T. as a bridge fabrication inspector. Have been working for Maine D.O.T. for 28 1/2 years. Hobbies include fly fishing, fly tying, boating, canoeing, kayaking, camping, cooking and outdoor photography.
Note to the victims of cyber bullying; the solution is rather simple; don't use social networking sites, and the problem is solved. There's a lot more to life than posting comments on Facebook, Twitter, Skype, etc.
The following is copied from another online news source. That being said, why is Robert Carlson still being referred to as a "Reverend?"
One of Carlson’s claims was that he completed graduate studies at the New York Theological Seminary. The seminary’s president, Dale Irvin, said that there are no records that a Robert T. Carlson took courses, much less graduated from the well-known seminary or its affiliates.
In a 1983 story in the Bangor Daily News, Carlson said he received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Maryland.
Officials with the University of Maryland said they have no record of a Robert T. Carlson graduating from any of the school’s affiliated campuses. He did take courses at the University of Maryland’s University College in the 1960s, but did not earn a degree, according to Chip Cassano, the school’s director of public relations.
Carlson claimed in that same 1983 story that he received theological training at the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Mass., now known as the Episcopal Divinity School.
Officials at the Cambridge divinity school said they have no record that a Robert T. Carlson received a degree or was an alumnus.
Another line in Carlson’s biography indicated that he was a “fellow” for the Ecumenical Institute of Boston.
A volunteer there, Elsa Bengal, searched the records and mailing lists she had access to and never came across the name Robert T. Carlson. Bengal also said the term “fellow” did not show up anywhere in the Ecumenical Institute’s organizational structure over the years.
The headline appears to be incorrect. According to the article, only one of the two was hunting; the other was target practicing. Hope they both recover.
According to another newspaper, "...was shot around 8:30 p.m. outside the home after confronting members of the Maine State Police Tactical Team."
con·front (kn-frnt)
v. con·front·ed, con·front·ing, con·fronts
v.tr.
1. To come face to face with, especially with defiance or hostility
The guy shot up someone's house in an attempt to shoot at the occupants, after which he confronted (see definition, above) the Maine State Police Tactical Team. What would YOU have done in that situation if you were the state police? Tell him to play nice or you'd force him to take some quiet time?
The only good reason I can think of to give Bullrock to the town of Dixfield would be to eliminate it (out of shame) from the town of Rumford. Rumford's "SCREAMING NEON BLUE" ox appears to be the result of a nuclear experiment gone awry. Calling it "extremely tacky" would be giving it a compliment. However, having been born, brought up and having lived in Rumford for 47 years and having worked out of Dixfield for 13 of those years, I find Dixfield to be a nice little town. Dixfield has done nothing wrong; why would we want to cause them shame by displaying an abomination of "art" such as Babe? As such, I would not even consider trying to dump "Babe" on them. The only proper place that comes to mind for Babe is landfill. At least Bullrock has the colors representative of a moose, unlike the color of Babe.
You'd have to direct those questions to the governor. It was he who made the decision to send the state employees home. They had no voice in the matter.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe route 2 runs east and west. If the pedestrian was walking south, he'd have to be crossing route 2 perpendicular to the flow of traffic. Also, I believe (unless the name has changed since I lived in Rumford), that it's called Washington STREET. Glad to hear the pedestrian is ok, though.
WOW! What an outstanding young lady! You have so much to be proud of, Marrae! Congratulations to you for your successful publicatin, and to your parents for raising such a wonderful girl! :-)
For those who have been asking, the funeral which governor Lepage will be attending is for Trooper Charles Herbert "Chip" Howe IV from Vassalboro, ME, who passed away on 01/12/11.
Without trying to sound negative, I must ask; other than the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships being held at Black Mountain again next year, what does Rumford have to offer that would draw customers to a new hotel?
By Bill of Augusta, unverified — Fri, 11/19/2010 - 19:14
Though I would normally disagree with the selectmen on going against the peoples' votes, in this particular case I must agree with them on taking precautionary measures. I don't know about Rumford, but many citizens vote for wind power based upon the shallow promises that it will provide local employment. See the following link to see just where "going green" is actually going; http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/sep/9/green-jobs-no-longer-gold...
I have no sympathy whatsoever for either of these individuals. Granted, everyone makes mistakes, but all of us, including them, also have choices. They both opted to make a bad choice, and should be held criminally liable for having made that choice. The second individual not only made her own choice (I'm sure nobody forced her to take the drug), but she stole it from someone that she apparently knew, who had a prescription for the medication. As Jed Clampett would have said, "that's lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut." Although I'm glad to hear they both made it ok, our justice system should throw the book at them for the choices that THEY elected to make.
Might as well paint the sidewalks with blue hoofprints. It will blend in well with the rest of the graffiti plastered all over the town, and it won't look any worse than the neon blue ox that appears as though it was the direct result of a radioactive experiment gone awry.
Note to Cranky Yankee; Granted, Little Dan's is good...I've eaten there on a number of occasions, when they had a set-up on the left side on route 202, when you're traveling east from Augusta (either Winthrop or Monmouth, perhaps?). However, good as they are (I have to agree with Eric Kaiser that Riverfront's food is "Top Shelf"), they don't hold a candle to what's served at Riverfront. You ought to give them a try.
Apparently, Eric Kaiser flunked geography in school. The story title specifies "Memphis" style (which, that last I knew, is in Tennessee). But in the video clip, Gordon Kincaid, chef at Riverfront barbecue, says they specialize in (quote) "Slow Louisiana style barbecue".
So tell me....why are those of us who choose to lead a healthy lifestyle being held financially responsible for fat people in Portland? Hiring a nutritionist to analyze meals served at local restaurants?!?!? Installing bicycle racks around the city?WHAT?!?!?!? And just what makes you think they'll even use the bike racks, if they even HAVE a bike? (my guess is they don't even have a bike in the first place). A more financially responsible solution would be to have the "obese" (to be politically correct) either Google "Healthy Eating Habits" if they have a computer, or better yet, get off their lard butt, WALK to the library and read up on nutrition for themselves. What a waste of money!!!
"But some schools, the Maine School Management Association and the Maine Principals' Association say they take the commission's guidance seriously and worry about lawsuits if they don't follow it."
Have they considered lawsuits brought on by the parents of normal (yes, you heard me right....normal) children who don't want their children sharing a restroom with these types? It sounds to me like these "transgenders" (not what I choose to call them, but to be "politically correct"), who at their age, are looking for a free peep show. I agree with "marooned"....get them porta-potties, and additionally, make them or their parents pay for it themselves. After all, why should the public be held financially responsible for a ludicrous proposal that most parents are sure to vehemently oppose?
I'd think that if he were to have looked at the terrain behind his car (in the picture), which angles downward, it would be an indication that it continues downward into the "puddle" that swallowed his car.
New Car; $25,000 (approximately)
Car Wash; In this case, no charge (other than expensive repairs)
Another uninformed flatlander performing a blatant act of sheer stupidity; PRICELESS
Sounds good on paper, but having been born and brought up in Rumford (and since having moved away a number of years ago), I took a ride through a few months back and was appalled at the general appearance of the town. It appears to have gone into a downward spiral from which there is no return. Though I commend Fast Forward Restart for their efforts, I'd be inclined to think their money would be better spent elsewhere.
Re: "Times change and we have to change with those times."
Correction; Just because you WANT to change, doesn't necessarily mean WE (heterosexuals) have to change.
Re: "All people must be treated equally for this society to be at some peace."
I agree. However, why is it that if an assault is performed against a homosexual (or other minorities), it's a "hate crime", yet if an assault is performed against a heterosexual, it's not a hate crime, and the punishment isn't as severe for the attacker. Where's the equality in that? That is CLEARLY preferential treatment. Why is a homosexual's life more valuable than mine, as a heterosexual male? The gay community has enough special rights as it is. I'll be voting "YES."
First and foremost, I am a heterosexual male. What the gay community opts to do among themselves in their own home is their business, and personally, I don't care one way or the other, as long as it has no effect on me, my wife or children. However, I am voting "YES" on question 1, for the following reason. A close friend of mine is a well respected member of her community, and is also a justice of the peace, who has performed a multitude of marriages in the state of Maine. She has the same attitude as I, which is let them do as they please in their own home. Though she is not bigoted by definition, her family values and beliefs are such that she would not feel comfortable in performing a gay wedding ceremony. and would prefer to decline doing so. If the gay marriage bill passes and she declines to perform a gay wedding ceremony based upon her upbringing and beliefs, her justice of the peace license can be revoked. Is that fair? I think not. As such, I am voting "YES" to repeal question 1.
She's sorry? Yeah. right.....sorry that she got caught. Let's see, here....a felony offense, and no jail time? Apparently. crime DOES pay. She ripped them off of MORE than $55, 000, and yet she repaid only $45,000? If my calculations are correct, that would be a $9,000 + reward for her being a criminal. Contrary to what the law says, crime DOES pay.
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Re: Cyber Bullying
Note to the victims of cyber bullying; the solution is rather simple; don't use social networking sites, and the problem is solved. There's a lot more to life than posting comments on Facebook, Twitter, Skype, etc.
Ormsby found criminally responsible in triple homicide case
Hopefully, he'll receive an appropriate, long term jail sentence for the crimes he's been found guilty of. Sympathies to the families of the victims.
Shortly before his death, Bangor reverend met with man he was ac
The following is copied from another online news source. That being said, why is Robert Carlson still being referred to as a "Reverend?"
One of Carlson’s claims was that he completed graduate studies at the New York Theological Seminary. The seminary’s president, Dale Irvin, said that there are no records that a Robert T. Carlson took courses, much less graduated from the well-known seminary or its affiliates.
In a 1983 story in the Bangor Daily News, Carlson said he received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Maryland.
Officials with the University of Maryland said they have no record of a Robert T. Carlson graduating from any of the school’s affiliated campuses. He did take courses at the University of Maryland’s University College in the 1960s, but did not earn a degree, according to Chip Cassano, the school’s director of public relations.
Carlson claimed in that same 1983 story that he received theological training at the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Mass., now known as the Episcopal Divinity School.
Officials at the Cambridge divinity school said they have no record that a Robert T. Carlson received a degree or was an alumnus.
Another line in Carlson’s biography indicated that he was a “fellow” for the Ecumenical Institute of Boston.
A volunteer there, Elsa Bengal, searched the records and mailing lists she had access to and never came across the name Robert T. Carlson. Bengal also said the term “fellow” did not show up anywhere in the Ecumenical Institute’s organizational structure over the years.
In Response to Judy O'Neil
The article has been updated since my original post at 5:46 P.M. It now states (where-as it didn't before) that he was shot by a Maine warden.
In response to Jaclyn Wilt
It does not say he was shot by the warden. Read the article again. The following is quoted from the article;
"The manner of death — whether it was accidental, suicidal or homicidal — is to be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office."
"Hunters" shot in Casco, Oxford Identified
The headline appears to be incorrect. According to the article, only one of the two was hunting; the other was target practicing. Hope they both recover.
According to another
According to another newspaper, "...was shot around 8:30 p.m. outside the home after confronting members of the Maine State Police Tactical Team."
con·front (kn-frnt)
v. con·front·ed, con·front·ing, con·fronts
v.tr.
1. To come face to face with, especially with defiance or hostility
The guy shot up someone's house in an attempt to shoot at the occupants, after which he confronted (see definition, above) the Maine State Police Tactical Team. What would YOU have done in that situation if you were the state police? Tell him to play nice or you'd force him to take some quiet time?
Re: Bullrock
The only good reason I can think of to give Bullrock to the town of Dixfield would be to eliminate it (out of shame) from the town of Rumford. Rumford's "SCREAMING NEON BLUE" ox appears to be the result of a nuclear experiment gone awry. Calling it "extremely tacky" would be giving it a compliment. However, having been born, brought up and having lived in Rumford for 47 years and having worked out of Dixfield for 13 of those years, I find Dixfield to be a nice little town. Dixfield has done nothing wrong; why would we want to cause them shame by displaying an abomination of "art" such as Babe? As such, I would not even consider trying to dump "Babe" on them. The only proper place that comes to mind for Babe is landfill. At least Bullrock has the colors representative of a moose, unlike the color of Babe.
You'd have to direct those
You'd have to direct those questions to the governor. It was he who made the decision to send the state employees home. They had no voice in the matter.
Struck While Walking South on Route 2...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe route 2 runs east and west. If the pedestrian was walking south, he'd have to be crossing route 2 perpendicular to the flow of traffic. Also, I believe (unless the name has changed since I lived in Rumford), that it's called Washington STREET. Glad to hear the pedestrian is ok, though.
Young Author
WOW! What an outstanding young lady! You have so much to be proud of, Marrae! Congratulations to you for your successful publicatin, and to your parents for raising such a wonderful girl! :-)
Funeral Notice For Maine State Trooper
For those who have been asking, the funeral which governor Lepage will be attending is for Trooper Charles Herbert "Chip" Howe IV from Vassalboro, ME, who passed away on 01/12/11.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bangordailynews/obituary.aspx?n=charles...
New Hotel in Rumford
Without trying to sound negative, I must ask; other than the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships being held at Black Mountain again next year, what does Rumford have to offer that would draw customers to a new hotel?
Though I would normally
Though I would normally disagree with the selectmen on going against the peoples' votes, in this particular case I must agree with them on taking precautionary measures. I don't know about Rumford, but many citizens vote for wind power based upon the shallow promises that it will provide local employment. See the following link to see just where "going green" is actually going; http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/sep/9/green-jobs-no-longer-gold...
Stacy L; Obviously, your 4.0
Stacy L; Obviously, your 4.0 GPA wasn't in spelling.
I have no sympathy whatsoever
I have no sympathy whatsoever for either of these individuals. Granted, everyone makes mistakes, but all of us, including them, also have choices. They both opted to make a bad choice, and should be held criminally liable for having made that choice. The second individual not only made her own choice (I'm sure nobody forced her to take the drug), but she stole it from someone that she apparently knew, who had a prescription for the medication. As Jed Clampett would have said, "that's lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut." Although I'm glad to hear they both made it ok, our justice system should throw the book at them for the choices that THEY elected to make.
Might as well paint the
Might as well paint the sidewalks with blue hoofprints. It will blend in well with the rest of the graffiti plastered all over the town, and it won't look any worse than the neon blue ox that appears as though it was the direct result of a radioactive experiment gone awry.
OOPS! I meant, when you're
OOPS! I meant, when you're traveling WEST from Augusta
Note to Cranky Yankee;
Note to Cranky Yankee; Granted, Little Dan's is good...I've eaten there on a number of occasions, when they had a set-up on the left side on route 202, when you're traveling east from Augusta (either Winthrop or Monmouth, perhaps?). However, good as they are (I have to agree with Eric Kaiser that Riverfront's food is "Top Shelf"), they don't hold a candle to what's served at Riverfront. You ought to give them a try.
My mistake, Mr. Kaiser.
My mistake, Mr. Kaiser. Apparently, their chef is the one who flunked geography. I agree; as Tim Sample would say, their food is "Some Wicked Good."
Apparently, Eric Kaiser
Apparently, Eric Kaiser flunked geography in school. The story title specifies "Memphis" style (which, that last I knew, is in Tennessee). But in the video clip, Gordon Kincaid, chef at Riverfront barbecue, says they specialize in (quote) "Slow Louisiana style barbecue".
Portland to get $1.8 million to fight obesity
So tell me....why are those of us who choose to lead a healthy lifestyle being held financially responsible for fat people in Portland? Hiring a nutritionist to analyze meals served at local restaurants?!?!? Installing bicycle racks around the city?WHAT?!?!?!? And just what makes you think they'll even use the bike racks, if they even HAVE a bike? (my guess is they don't even have a bike in the first place). A more financially responsible solution would be to have the "obese" (to be politically correct) either Google "Healthy Eating Habits" if they have a computer, or better yet, get off their lard butt, WALK to the library and read up on nutrition for themselves. What a waste of money!!!
“Because the ice opened so
“Because the ice opened so soon, it was deemed an emergency,” Dunn said.
Although I'm an avid fisherman, I fail to see why this legislation was deemed to be an "emergency", just because the ice went out earlier than usual.
Send them all to Tron's
Send them all to Tron's house. Let HIM support them all.
"But some schools, the Maine
"But some schools, the Maine School Management Association and the Maine Principals' Association say they take the commission's guidance seriously and worry about lawsuits if they don't follow it."
Have they considered lawsuits brought on by the parents of normal (yes, you heard me right....normal) children who don't want their children sharing a restroom with these types? It sounds to me like these "transgenders" (not what I choose to call them, but to be "politically correct"), who at their age, are looking for a free peep show. I agree with "marooned"....get them porta-potties, and additionally, make them or their parents pay for it themselves. After all, why should the public be held financially responsible for a ludicrous proposal that most parents are sure to vehemently oppose?
I'd think that if he were to
I'd think that if he were to have looked at the terrain behind his car (in the picture), which angles downward, it would be an indication that it continues downward into the "puddle" that swallowed his car.
New Car; $25,000 (approximately)
Car Wash; In this case, no charge (other than expensive repairs)
Another uninformed flatlander performing a blatant act of sheer stupidity; PRICELESS
Sounds good on paper, but
Sounds good on paper, but having been born and brought up in Rumford (and since having moved away a number of years ago), I took a ride through a few months back and was appalled at the general appearance of the town. It appears to have gone into a downward spiral from which there is no return. Though I commend Fast Forward Restart for their efforts, I'd be inclined to think their money would be better spent elsewhere.
Note to Gaby; Re: "Times
Note to Gaby;
Re: "Times change and we have to change with those times."
Correction; Just because you WANT to change, doesn't necessarily mean WE (heterosexuals) have to change.
Re: "All people must be treated equally for this society to be at some peace."
I agree. However, why is it that if an assault is performed against a homosexual (or other minorities), it's a "hate crime", yet if an assault is performed against a heterosexual, it's not a hate crime, and the punishment isn't as severe for the attacker. Where's the equality in that? That is CLEARLY preferential treatment. Why is a homosexual's life more valuable than mine, as a heterosexual male? The gay community has enough special rights as it is. I'll be voting "YES."
First and foremost, I am a
First and foremost, I am a heterosexual male. What the gay community opts to do among themselves in their own home is their business, and personally, I don't care one way or the other, as long as it has no effect on me, my wife or children. However, I am voting "YES" on question 1, for the following reason. A close friend of mine is a well respected member of her community, and is also a justice of the peace, who has performed a multitude of marriages in the state of Maine. She has the same attitude as I, which is let them do as they please in their own home. Though she is not bigoted by definition, her family values and beliefs are such that she would not feel comfortable in performing a gay wedding ceremony. and would prefer to decline doing so. If the gay marriage bill passes and she declines to perform a gay wedding ceremony based upon her upbringing and beliefs, her justice of the peace license can be revoked. Is that fair? I think not. As such, I am voting "YES" to repeal question 1.
So.....what game were they
So.....what game were they playing? Am I correct in assuming it was field hockey?
Correction; she ripped them
Correction; she ripped them off of MORE than $54,000 and repaid only $45,000 for a net profit of $9,000. Again, crime DOES pay!
She's sorry? Yeah.
She's sorry? Yeah. right.....sorry that she got caught. Let's see, here....a felony offense, and no jail time? Apparently. crime DOES pay. She ripped them off of MORE than $55, 000, and yet she repaid only $45,000? If my calculations are correct, that would be a $9,000 + reward for her being a criminal. Contrary to what the law says, crime DOES pay.