To the Editor: As members of the SAD 17 School Board decide on the proposed gender policy, I hope they listen to truly informed sources. After considering vocal public opinion from those who do not take care of our teens, I ask that they seek out the advice of those who do care for adolescents: […]

To the Editor: I was unable to attend the forum at OHCHS last Tuesday, but I want to express my deep and unequivocal support of any LGBTQIA+ students who attend Oxford Hills schools. As Dr. King once eloquently expressed, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” I know that […]

To the Editor: The loudest at the November 1 public forum on Policy ACAAA in our district seemed to be folks who don’t know or love a single LGBTQ+ person. With predictable scripts in hand, they were ready to speak as experts, as if they hadn’t googled “transgender” for the first and only time the […]

The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice day, in recognition of the document signed at the 11th hour, or the 11th day, of the 11th month. In reality, the Armistice ending the war to end all wars was signed around 5 am on November 11th. Over the course of the […]

To the Editor: Once again, the Oxford County Shriners will be holding their Feztival of Trees in the second weekend of December: Friday December 8, beginning at 4 p.m. through Sunday December 11 at noon, but this year the Jackson-Silver Post #68 on Gore Road in Greenwood will be the location. We are still looking […]

To the Editor: My Fellow Citizen’s of Oxford County, I am proud to endorse Justin Brown to become Oxford County’s next Sheriff. He’s well recognized, respected and supported by the law enforcement community. He has strong family values, and is dedicated with strong work ethic. He is a 22-year member of the Oxford County Sheriff’s […]

To the Editor: Paul LePage viciously attacked Governor Mills when she pointed out in their Portland debate that the sales tax was increased from 5% to 5.5% during LePage’s administration. LePage called her a “Pinocchio”, erroneously bragging the sales tax was 5.5% when he took office. The sales tax was 5% in 2011 when LePage […]

To the Editor: We would like to show our support for a local resident running for Sheriff. Justin Brown is a 22 year veteran with the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Justin earned the rank of Corporal in 2006 and Lieutenant in 2016. He has specialized training in crash reconstruction as well as FBI LEEDA leadership. […]

To the Editor: We support Justin Brown. Currently serving as Lieutenant of the criminal investigation division, having worked for the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office over 22 years, a local man. We saw first-hand how he handles issues. He is  professional – but has a  down to earth approachable demeanor and knows how to get results. […]

To the Editor: Dan Sipe represents the concerns and vision of the people in District 81. He’s already knocked on 1,400+ doors to hear what his constituents care about. We face multiple crises, in housing, climate, energy, and substance use. Dan Sipe supports the common-sense responses to these crises and represents my views on reproductive […]