To the Editor: In 2009 I became the town manager in Bethel, following Scott Cole who is now running for Oxford County Commissioner. It was nice to step into an operation that was already running well. In the months and years to follow, I found Scott to be an encouraging professional who was always willing […]
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Cole for County Commissioner
To the Editor: I was glad to see that Scott Cole is running for Oxford County Commissioner. As our Bethel town manager for many years, he was smart, courteous, and responsive. I am definitely voting for him, as I am sure he will do fine as a Commissioner. Years ago, following a town wide property […]
Bennett is the right choice
To the Editor: I met Rick Bennett nearly 20 years ago when he served in the Maine senate. As the president of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce at the time, I served on the steering committee to “Fix 26” with Rick. The committee’s mission was to work with all the towns that were affected […]
Bennett for Senate
To the Editor: We are extremely fortunate to have a candidate of the highest caliber in Rick Bennett! He possesses the rare combination of upright character, qualifying experience and exceptional ability to perform the important job of serving our district in the Maine senate. I would encourage all of us to avoid missing this opportunity […]
The disgusting Oxford Hills issues
To the Editor: There could not have been a greater difference displayed in the issue of your paper dated October 1, 2020. By that I mean the bucolic picture on page B1 of the West Paris Little Androscoggin River during autumn as opposed to the pictures of the insane actions of some Oxford Hills juveniles […]
Vote for Katey Branch
To the Editor: I am writing in support of Katey Branch for State Senate for District 19. We have all seen the negative results of partisanship during these past four years and Katey is just the person to bring an openness, and independent mindset to the table, while opening communication avenues that are so necessary […]
Morse for House
To the Editor: Please vote for Ken Morse for House of Representatives. Ken has been serving the Oxford Hills for over 45 years. He says, “Everyone deserves good food, shelter, and health.” I worked for him at Grassroots Graphics and know him well. He is a compassionate, honorable person. He directed Healthy Oxford Hills. He […]
Morse – right choice for environment
To the Editor: The Sierra Club has endorsed my friend Ken Morse in the November 3 general election for the Maine House District #71 seat! I am proud to share their endorsement and add my own. My home is on Pennesseewassee Lake in Norway. The quality of the lake water and the health of the […]
Branch for Senate
To the Editor: I’m writing as a long term Norway resident, retired MD and former owner of Books N Things, in support of Katey Branch for the District 19 Senate seat. I’ve known Katey for many years, and have always found her to be honest, compassionate, and particularly driven toward the betterment of our community. […]
Care homes need rapid tests
To the Editor: Abbott Laboratories developed a rapid test for COVID-19 that can provide results in 15 minutes. United Airlines just announced they will start to offer the test to travelers at the airport. Why can’t people take this COVID-19 test outside at a nursing home? If the test is negative then you can visit […]