To the Editor: I think whoever is responsible for the property in West Paris where Coop’s Place used to be should take down the tattered and battered American flag that is flying there. It is shameful and should be removed and disposed of properly. Sandra Baker West Paris
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Elect Walter Perry
To the Editor: Walter Perry is a South Paris resident who cares for our community. He is a teacher/coach that my family respects. We are grateful for his passion in teaching our children of our towns and his passion to make our community a better place. He is aware of many issues we face in […]
Thank you, Governor Mills
To the Editor: Governor Mills didn’t just save more middle class, small business owners’ lives, she saved our customers’ lives too. Our businesses can’t survive without our customers. And now she is committing 130 million to expand and enhance broadband in Maine to save our small businesses’ as well. This is very important because former Governor […]
Planning for retirement
To the Editor: It is a distressing fact that on average, working households in Maine have just $2,500 in retirement savings. This is due in part because many Maine workers have no way to save for retirement through their employer. This legislative session, a simple solution is being proposed and AARP Maine strongly supports it. […]
Elect Walter Perry
To the Editor: I am writing to advocate for Walter Perry in the election for the Paris Select Board. Walter and his family are long-time residents of Paris, he is a teacher at OHCHS and his wife Kim owns her own business. Because of this he is a strong candidate who can bring new ideas […]
A message from the Maine State Police
To the Editor: If you read recent newspaper articles focused on discipline within the Maine State Police you were likely left thinking we conduct our work shrouded in secrecy and that we work to protect our own. As the leader of the Maine State Police, I’d like to take the opportunity to set the record […]
National issue has come to OHCHS
To the Editor: This is a response to the April 15, 2021 article in the Advertiser-Democrat regarding the transgender athlete at Oxford Hills High School. A national issue has come to OHCHS! In the 2021 state legislative season, 34 states are considering the very same concerns as Oxford County. This is a very sensitive and […]
The race is on
To the Editor: The 22nd Annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race is a GO for October 10. Since 2000, this event has allowed the Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund to give over $74,000 to 101 students. Even though the Race was cancelled in 2020, six $1,000.00 scholarships went to Waterford Memorial School graduates. Already there […]
Public lands belong Maine people
To the Editor: As a teacher, I understand the value of establishing clear assessment criteria to measure a college student’s competency as they prepare for teacher certification. As a Registered Maine Guide, I understand the need to demonstrate skills to ensure safety of my clients while whitewater rafting or on recreation trips in the wilderness. […]
Conserve Buck’s Ledge
To the Editor: I have never written a letter of this kind before but felt compelled to do so for this matter. The town of Woodstock has the opportunity to buy and permanently conserve the Buck’s Ledge property on North Pond, already a popular hiking area with a new trail to Moody Mountain and a […]