To the Editor: “We are living on this planet as if we have another one to go to.” -Terri Swearingen, awarded Goldman Environmental Prize in 1997. My name is Anneke. I attend King Middle School. We’re working on a project called “Engineering Our Energy Future” which is focused on the climate crisis happening right now. […]
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Energy and climate change around the world
To the Editor: According to the World Health Organization, “As of the year 2030, climate change is expected to contribute to approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year. From maluntniton, malarie, diarrhea and heat stress.” My name is Justin. I am a student at King Middle School. I have been studying energy and climate change in […]
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Use of official authority to influence election
To the Editor: A letter to Dawn Noyes, Paris, Maine Town Manager Dear Mrs. Noyes, I would like to still believe in dem ocracy. I would like to believe in a free and fair election on June 8, 2021 in the town of Paris, Maine. I know that Rusty Brackett is favored by the town […]
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Thank you for your generosity
To the Editor: On May 22, Boy Scout Troop 130 of South Paris held a Pack-the-Tent food drive at Walmart in Oxford. The troop was amazed at the generosity of the members of our community. The Scouts collected three vehicles full of food donations and many people offered a cash donation totaling $1,000! All of […]
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Our forests are a natural treasure
To the Editor: Hello my name is Alex Hartley and I’m from Edward Little High School in Auburn Maine. I’m writing this letter to comment about the affects of air pollution on the Maine forests. Our forests are a natural treasure to Maine. It supports two industries, the lumber industry and the travel industry. I […]
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Better dental care for children
To the Editor: As the CEO of Community Concepts, I have the privilege of working with our Children’s Services Department that provides Head Start services for the children and families of Oxford and Franklin counties. Our Head Start program works to ensure enrolled children have their health care needs met and that they are connected […]
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Access to more affordable prescription drugs
To the Editor: Right now, the legislature is considering a package of vital and common sense bills that will work to reign in rising drug prices and assure that all Mainers have access to affordable prescription drugs. Now is the right time to help Maine families afford their necessary prescription drugs. Being able to afford […]
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Thank you for removing flag
To the Editor: The American flag in West Paris that I thought should be taken down has been removed. Thank you to whoever took care of it. Sandra Baker West Paris
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Please get your Covid vaccine
To the Editor: In a FOX News interview reported on March 16, Donald Trump strongly urged people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 just as he and his wife, Melania, did in January (https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-urges-all-americans-to-get-covid-vaccine-its-a-safe-vaccine). In the interview he said, “I would recommend it, and I would recommend it to a lot of people that don’t want […]
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Free clothing at The Table
To the Editor: Before Covid, The Table held two clothing giveaways a year in Spring and in Fall at the Norway Grange. We have been doing these for more than a decade, but it is not possible to have over 300 people come through right now. We continued receiving donated clothes and have looked for […]