To the Editor: Thank you and apologies … I want to thank the Advertiser Democrat and all the patrons who came to the VFW Post 9787’s first Friday-night supper on August 18. It was a wonderful turnout after a 9-month hiatus. I want to apologize to those who read the Sun-Journal and thought the supper […]

To the Editor: I want to say congratulations to Slugger on being inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Go Sea Dogs! John Gouin Norway

To the Editor: Imagine that your loved one in an ambulance is forced to pass by the closest hospital Emergency Department because your local hospital is on “diversion,” sending ambulances and patients out of town to other facilities. Or, waiting in that same emergency room for not just hours, but days, until a regular hospital […]

To the Editor:  The Western Foothills Land Trust was founded in 1987. In 2006, with 667 acres of land in conservation, Lee became its Executive Director. Over the following 17 years, Lee proved to be a visionary force, conserving an additional 7,700 acres of lands in our area. Lee made it her mission to ensure […]

To the Editor: My first visit to Maine in 1997 was a week’s vacation on Long Lake. My brother and I had sprung for a house on the lake to celebrate my parents’ 40th anniversary. On our first day, we had breakfast in Bridgton and were heading out to explore. We had purchased a crisp […]

To the Editor: Otisfield’s July 4th events were enjoyed by all. We would like to thank our Grand Marshals, Patty and Al Haggerty for their dedication in supporting the Town through volunteering. Winners of our Cookie contest were Kayla Henderson, who won a $30 prize for 1st place, with a lemon puffer cookie – Eileen […]

To the Editor: As the Chair of the Maine Veterans’ Homes Board of Trustees, I am writing to implore the Maine State Legislature to fund LD 985. This bill provides $3.4MM of critical funding that, when matched with federal funds, closes a $10.3MM gap between the cost of care and MaineCare reimbursement rates. Last year […]

To the Editor: As a nurse and a private citizen, I was shocked when I heard that Governor Mills wants to expand the current abortion law. She broke her clear campaign promise she made that she would leave the law as it currently stands: abortion is allowed up to the point of viability (24-26 weeks) […]

To the Editor: On April 11, Gail Olson and David Hart Sr. lost their home and possessions to a fire on French Road in Norway. They lost everything; nothing was salvageable. They also lost their beloved cat and both vehicles. There will be a benefit fundraiser luncheon on June 10 from 12-3 p.m. at the […]

To the Editor: Teachers’ Appreciation Week and Nurses Appreciation Week, occurring at the same time this year, recognize two of the most important professions in society. Education and healthcare systems continue to experience challenging times due to the lingering effects of the pandemic, inadequate funding, and inadequate staffing. Our teachers are serving not only as […]