To the Editor: I’m sitting in my home office and my gaze is drawn to my memory wall and a keepsake U.S. Navy cane given to me by my deceased wife. Those three words are inscribed on the barrel of the cane. I remember my family members who served before and after me. When you […]

To the Editor: As we struggle to make sense of the political predicament we find ourselves in, though baffled and bewildered as to how it came to this, I thought Masha Gessen’s recent observation following the so-called “debate” between the two major party vice presidential candidates helpfully illuminating. Gessen, a noted writer and authority on […]

To the Editor: As a retired teacher, I strongly support Bruce Bryant for the Maine Senate. The state of Maine is funding education at 55%, which is very important in this district. Bruce has the endorsement of the Maine Education Association and is committed to protecting the state funding at 55% for our schools. Our […]

To the Editor: What is the DOI? The DOI protects and manages the nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage. This includes oversight and management of Public lands and minerals, national parks and wildlife refuges, endangered species conservation, environmental conservation, marine conservation extending to the outer continental shelf, as well as upholding federal trust responsibilities to […]

To the Editor: Early voting in Maine has already begun, and the last day is November 5. Among other positions, we will be electing a Maine State Senator. If education, health care, worker’s rights, veteran’s and senior citizen’s issues, hunting and fishing rights, and other sportsmen’s activities are important to you, you couldn’t do better […]

To the Editor: I am proud to endorse and support Rachel Henderson (R) for re-election to a second, two-year term in our House of Representatives serving the great citizens of Maine’s District 78. Rachel, like most people who reside in Western Maine, is honest and hard-working. She understands the economic struggles we all face in […]

To the Editor: The Bethel Outing Club Ski & Snowboard Sale is just a couple of weeks away. This year, it will be held at the Gould Academy Field House on Friday, October 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a range of alpine, […]

To the Editor: As we reflect on the success of this year’s Harvest Festival, I would like to take a moment to extend heartfelt gratitude to all those who made this event possible. First and foremost, a huge thank you to our sponsors, Hancock Lumber Co., Northeast Bank, Mainely Provisions, Good Food Store, Smokin’ Good […]

To the Editor:  My name is Payton Hastings. I am a lifelong resident of Maine, as well as a proud resident of Oxford County. Let me tell you a little bit about my friend Michael Lance of Paris. Mike announced his decision to run for House District #79 back toward the beginning of the election […]

To the Editor: Considering what to do with the sidewalk pavers that were removed from the Town Office entrance walk, how badly are they damaged? If most of them can be salvaged or restored, a perfect place for them would be on the Common. They could be placed at either side of the existing walkways, […]