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Gun Violence is Addressed by Stephen King

Renee Nelson — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:07:44 +0000

I love Stephen King. Not so much for his writings (I will address my issues on his books later in this note), but for who he is. He is a man of great personal success and a man who has shown he still has a heart, is grounded, compassionate and gees, kinda reasonable. Today I apply those descriptions of Mr. King on the issue of gun control.

Maine Lawmakers Learn More about Guns + Mental Health Issues

Renee Nelson — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:32:16 +0000

This would have been very interesting to attend. It was an informational meeting with law enforcement and lawmakers on gun violence. The take away message for those who attended was that in order find the solutions, we need to dig deeper into the mental health issues not just the kinds of weapons used.

Waterville Officials Concerned About Violence + Vandalism

Renee Nelson — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:33:17 +0000

City officials in Waterville are concerned about the increasing violence and vandalism in the Elm City. Officials are speaking out against the late-night downtown vandalism and violence that has happened recently. Waterville’s Mayor Karen Heck feels that the city needs to take a hard look at what’s happening and what kind of communities we want [...]