06/02/2008
from the Kennebec Journal
BUDGET CUTS ORDERED
Many happy returns in Richmond
Tax woes land on Whitefield
Rapist denied new trial
AUGUSTA MINDING A MINE
SPORT OF KINGS Falconry a blend of dedication and commitment
COLLEGE HOCKEY: Maine rallies but falls short against Boston College
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Colby women win season opener at home tournament
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WEDDING BURGLAR JAILED
Youths talk Turkey Day
Plenty of free Thanksgiving meals available
Turkey prices make for happier holiday
Kennebec County Superior Court
POLICE
COLLEGE HOCKEY: Maine rallies but falls short against Boston College
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Colby women win season opener at home tournament
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Massey's comments mocking Colby's alcohol policy and suggesting that Colby students who were disciplined "all got a six-pack and were sent to their rooms" might be funny if it didn't come from the chief law enforcement agent of Elm City.
But then Massey has a history of foolish remarks regarding Colby students and alcohol: During my senior year at Colby, he was quoted in the Sentinel threatening to arrest Colby students who responsibly acted as designated drivers.
That same year, as a member of Colby's College Affairs Committee, I saw firsthand the time and effort that Colby administrators put into crafting a policy regarding students and alcohol. The task is not easy, because a substantial portion of Colby students are older than 21 and can drink legally.
And the hypocrisy of the law that treats 18- to 20-year-olds as adults who can vote or be sent to war but cannot legally have a single beer certainly makes the creation of a fair alcohol policy difficult, as it is neither wise nor desirable for Colby to treat adult students like children.
Waterville deserves better than a police chief who responds to good-faith efforts to encourage responsible drinking with lawbreaking. Perhaps someone should inform Massey that prohibition was repealed.
Patrick Semmens
Arlington, Va.
Colby Class of 2005




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