To the Editor: You may have noticed a few lovely hand-painted signs around town asking you to vote for Katey Branch for Maine Senator in District 19. In case you don’t know Katey, I wanted to write a letter in support of her campaign because I think she has the vision and skills to protect […]
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Less partisanship, more leadership
To the Editor: Now more than ever, Washington needs less partisanship and more leadership; that’s why this November I’m proudly voting to re-elect Senator Susan Collins. Senator Collins was instrumental in single-handedly saving our economy and protecting rural workers with the Paycheck Protection Program she authored when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. She continues to work […]
Pray for guidance
To the Editor: C.S. Lewis once said that God whispers to us in our joys and pleasures, speaks to us in our consciences and shouts at us in our sufferings. We as a nation are suffering now and I believe God is shouting at us to trust in Him on this national election. Our strong […]
Vote Branch for Senate
To the Editor: I have known Katey Branch for nearly 30 years and I can’t think of anyone who is better suited to represent the people of Maine Senate District 19. Her tireless efforts to launch the Alan Day Community Garden, her work on behalf of the Fare Share food coop, and her volunteer efforts […]
Climate bill gaining momentum
To the Editor: In this election year, and as our planet warms, Joe Biden’s plan and the House Committee Report: Solving the Climate Crisis, are both getting increased media coverage. However, both plans are missing a piece that would make both plans successful: a carbon pricing component. There are now two studies–the Energy Innovation study […]
Morse for House
To the Editor: Ken Morse, a lifelong resident of Maine, is a neighbor and friend of mine. I’ve known Ken for almost 50 years, dating back to my job picking apples at his family orchards in Waterford. There, he and his brother, Peter, set ladders for us pickers and hauled the full bushels with a […]
Brooks for Buckfield selectman
To the Editor: I am writing in support of Tina Brooks for the position of Buckfield selectman. Tina has demonstrated strong leadership skills which will be valuable in this time of transition. I have been impressed by Tina’s interest and ability to listen to all views and to make decisions which benefit all Buckfield residents, […]
A heartfelt thank you
To the Editor: The Bahre Family and the Speedway office would like to thank this wonderful community for helping to make Bob’s services so special. Tom Mayberry and his son, Mike, are a class act. They not only agreed to let us use Oxford Plains Speedway for the services, but they spent all the days […]
Branch for Senate
To the Editor: I support Katey Branch’s candidacy for Maine Senator for District 19. I have known Katey for decades and have worked elbow-to-elbow with her at Fare Share Food Cooperative and the Alan Day Community Garden. I have known her as a friend, mother, teacher, therapist, gardener, and community leader. Katey has the skills, […]
Blastow for House
To the Editor: According to news reports, the most important issue for Americans in the upcoming election is accessible healthcare. Mainers are no different, and so we are fortunate to have a candidate for District 72 for the Maine House of Representative who is a health care professional, Jen Blastow of Otisfield. Not only does […]