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Comment on Letter: County has more pressing priorities than mufflers (Printed Aug. 6, 2010)

2010-08-09T14:11:07Z

I don't know if the writer, Steve Kelly, actually READ what he wrote, or just did a brain dump, because his arguments just don't stand up. This discussion is simple, majority rules. And the majority wants to live in a peaceful, non-abusive world where the golden rule (the most simple of all rules) still applies). If Steve Kelly has a problem with loud, umm... chain saws in his neighborhood, he should call his local police department (the non-emergency number) and ask them to enforce the local noise laws. However, a loud chain saw can not be compared in any reasonable way with an excessively loud motorcycle that rattles the windows of every house he/she passes, during every mile, during every second or=f every minutes of every time that bike is in use.

Comment on Letter: County has more pressing priorities than mufflers (Printed Aug. 6, 2010)

2010-08-06T23:36:18Z

Steve,
Regarding the action by Sheriff Maurice Ouellette and Kennebunk Police Chief Robert MacKenzie , I applaud their action. They only warned bikers about the change in the law effecting loud bikes. They did give citations to several uninspected motorcycles and one unlicensed operator. All police officers have a responsibility to insure the vehicles on the road are inspected. When 40% of the vehicles registered in any class are not inspected, they all should be stopped until that lawlessness is corrected.

I have a motorcycle, it is inspected before I ride it. It is the law and was the law for the thirty five years I have had a motorcycle. But my bike has a legal exhaust and can be inspected!

If the lawn mowers and chainsaws were being modified with the result that the modification caused an increase the amount of noise they were creating they would be targeted as are the bikers. When a biker modifies the exhaust on a bike, for whatever reason, resulting in excessive noise from the machine and then rides it on public highways, I equate it to a smoker intentionally blowing smoke in my face. Face it, it has gone on long enough. It will change as did smoking in public places.

Alan Harriman

Comment on Letter: County has more pressing priorities than mufflers (Printed Aug. 6, 2010)

2010-08-06T18:39:13Z

When the effort to rein in the abusive behavior of smoking in a public place in the presence of others who didn't want to be exposed to the toxins of second-hand smoke, the public mostly didn't support this effort. Now, smoking in a public place like a restaurant or hospital, which was legal not many years ago, is about as acceptable as spitting on the floor. Riding loud is also abusive behavior and will increasingly be recognized as such by the larger public who are already demanding that something be done about it. Motorcyclists are less than five percent of the United State's population and loud riders are less than one percent of the population. Maine Citizens for Quiet Motorvehicles applauds Sheriff Ouellette's and Chief MacKenzie's efforts to rein in the abusive behavior of riding loud and hope that they have increasing success with their future efforts.

Comment on Hard to keep mermaid in her shell

2010-07-10T03:47:27Z

I'm glad I got to know of you Shiloh and watch your happy smiling face. You brought so many joy and strength. Now God wants you to be with Him. I don't blame him. You are so special and beautiful..He needs you more. kisses see you soon...

Comment on Letters: Reactions to middle school choice vote (three letters printed July 2, 2010)

2010-07-07T11:14:07Z

It stands to reason that regardless of one's opinion about these schools, either academically or otherwise, the topic of discussion should be about whether people should have the right to select which school to send their children to. Who wouldn't want to have options?

Comment on Letters to the editor - June 4, 2010

2010-06-08T00:03:23Z

In theory, I know my vote, in anything, can make a difference. On June 12, I can see that happen, and I know that I can really make a difference with my vote, as you can, from 9 AM to 12 noon at the Consolidated School.

Your vote can make THE difference--vote YES to support the unanimous decision by the Town of Kennebunkport selectmen on the budget item #49, defending themselves from a lawsuit brought by a few people that don't want your family playing on the beach this or any summer(their signs will happily steer you to a small section for your family).

Do not believe the absurd numbers they mention MIGHT happen from supporting your Town's defense of itself--the funds asked for here amount to 2.2% of the tax rate, per Larry Mead.

The Town can win this fight for all of us, and ensure that enjoying the beach with your family will not be illegal in 2011 and beyond.

Let's keep the beach free of litter, like signs every 25 feet proclaiming private beach, stay off.

There have been several letters saying nothing will change if the Town drops out, read, loses, this fight. Really? Then please go to Facebook right now, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Our-Beachesorg/175399119757, and read what happened to a returning visitor, Monica Daily Piombino, recently when one of the participants in this suit showed a perfect example of what would change!

Those of you who suggest that nothing will change are confusing intent with law, and are totally sticking your head in the sand. Even if you don't economically benefit directly for tourism, you do indirectly, and yet you'd have our community become infamous because the curmudgeons won?

Finally, walk down to any beach this Saturday afternoon, and watch the fun families have because of the beach and our beautiful ocean. How can anyone vote No on this issue and close 92% of the beach to the public, which has managed for 100 years to protect and preserve the beaches while playing--nothing has changed!

Please support the wonderful community we have all shared over the years. It is not threatened by growth, it is threatened by people that see a group lawsuit against the Town as an opportunity to increase their property values while hurting us all economically.

Comment on Letters to the editor - June 4, 2010

2010-06-04T16:11:32Z

Despite claims to the contrary, your family's access to Goose Rocks Beach could change dramatically if the budget for the Town is not passed on June 12.

Do you honestly think that the small percentage of beachfront owners that have sued our town, clearly hoping the Town did not have the will to fight back, would spend so much of their own money to NOT enforce No Trespassing and signage?

For all you hear about the Town budget, please remember that their side faces the exact costs, and ask yourself why.

Why would Chris Celi and others lament the cost and then suggest the Town drop out of the suit that has been filed against them? Why not blame the folks that are causing this suit, and suggest that they drop the suit and discuss the issues instead of costing the Town? I don't get the logic, Chris?

Comment on Weekly interview: Jack Shangraw (Nov. 7, 2008)

2010-06-03T05:20:31Z

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New Orleans from the Minneapolis on Nov 30,1942 & received by my Uncle after her Bow was blown off and rammed herself.
ASHES TO ASHES & DUST TO DUST THE NEW ORLEANS IS THE QUEEN OF THE RUST. FINEST SHIP EVER MADE STATE SIDE YOU MADE THE GRADE,
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Comment on Letter: Plaintiffs map concerns (Printed May 7, 2010)

2010-05-31T20:57:32Z

Please attend the town meeting on Saturday, June 8 at 9:00 and vote “yes” on Article 49 which will provide funding for the Town to address the law suit filed by 23 owners of Goose Rocks beachfront property. This is an issue that has the potential to impact our entire town. Ask yourself what would the beach be like if certain sections were off limits? We write this letter because it is important to us to be able to continue to be able to respectfully use Goose Rocks Beach as it has been enjoyed by residents and visitors alike for over a century. It is unfortunate that funds need to be appropriated for this endeavor but please keep in mind that that the Town is only reacting to a lawsuit initiated by these beachfront owners. We believe that the 2% that would be added to our tax bill to allow the town to go forward is worth it because Goose Rocks Beach is one of the centerpieces of our community. It is a place where we all should be able to relax and enjoy the sand, beauty, fun and water.

Pat and Bill Dugan

Comment on Letter: Goose Rocks Beach has big economic impact (Printed May 28, 2010)

2010-05-27T13:54:28Z

A very clear, well thought out letter!

And for those of you that say nothing will change win or lose, I remind you that law is law and not about intent. Things WILL change, to Steve's points, if this lawsuit wins, and you can address this with your vote.

For those of you voting, and I hope there are many, please remember you should plan on staying the entire meeting, as parlimentary procedures can bring up revotes, and you should stay and protect your vote, as well as voting on other procedures.

Mic Harris
Kennebunkport