To the Editor: The School Board is throwing the residents of West Paris under the bus. The sudden closure of the Agnes Gray School in the spring of 2024 and the fact that it hasn’t reopened remain controversial. There are many unanswered questions, and the lack of communication between the district and the town is […]

To the Editor: Many many years ago I was pregnant with my first child. At 5.5 months my water broke and I began to bleed. David took me to my PCP and he inserted the speculum. Blood gushed all over the floor of the examining room. No ambulance was called. David got me in the […]

To the Editor: The Ring McKeen Legionnaires had a Meat Raffle, and the winner drawn was Laurie Beaudoin. The Legion wants to thank all who took a chance. Dorene Wilbur Ring McKeen Legion Post #151 West Paris

To the Editor: The people of West Paris wonder how their school district could have been so dismissive of them and their school. SAD 17 has until recently always declared its support of community schools. I remember at the time the Paris Elementary School was being planned the Superintendent came to our gym and assured […]

To the Editor: After reading the October 24 Advertiser-Democrat article outlining how the Oxford Hills school construction process has played out over the past year, several questions have come to mind. By whom and when was the “major decision” made to include sixth grade in a future middle school? What exactly was the architectural firm […]

To the Editor:  Again, election season is upon us. In 2022, I was elected to represent House District 82 in the Legislature. I was able to serve with great legislators such as Senator Keim. Because she is term-limited, we have another great candidate! Enter Joseph Martin; a man who I have seen work hard to […]

To the Editor:  Do you enjoy snowmobiling? Do you enjoy mountain biking? Do you enjoy hiking? All of these outdoor recreational activities depend on trails that need to be built and maintained. Recent storms have severely impacted them. We need trails in Maine not only for recreation but because of the significant health and economic […]

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:  I support Bruce Bryant for Maine Senate. He is a champion representing the citizens of Western Maine. I’ve known him for many years and served with him in the Maine House of Representatives for 2 terms [1998-2002] before he moved on to be a Senator. Bruce was a strong supporter of educational […]

To the Editor: Michael Lance is the real deal, and House District 79 has a prime opportunity to elect a true public servant. For 35 years, he dedicated himself as a teacher and coach, and since retiring, his commitment to the community has only grown. He volunteers at Responsible Pet Care, serves as a firefighter […]