To the Editor: It has taken five years for my husband and I to have cable internet service. We consider ourselves among the fortunate residents in Norway to have high-speed internet service, especially with the pandemic requiring me to work from home. If we still had a DSL connection I would not be able to […]
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Make it matter
To the Editor: On the last Monday in May, Americans have, for the last 144 years, dedicated this day to the more than one million men and women who gave their lives in the service of their country – who gave their life in service to each of us. This year presents a unique opportunity; […]
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Morse for House
To the Editor: Ken Morse is the best choice for House Representative for District 71 – Waterford, West Paris, Sweden and Norway. Especially now, Maine citizens long for the kind of civility, honesty, intelligence and ability to listen that Ken embodies. We recognize when our elected officials have (or don’t have) our best interests at […]
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Huge thanks to Pratt and Sons
To the Editor: My husband and I own a convenience store, The Storekeepers, in Hebron. A few weeks ago the owner of Pratt & Sons Inc. who lives in Hebron contacted me and asked if I would help him. Without knowing what he had in mind I said sure what can I do? He arranged […]
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Morse for House
To the Editor: I have known Ken Morse all my life. Memories of climbing Hawk and Bear mountains one bright winter day together with my older brother come to mind. Going to watch Ken play football at Gould Academy. I could go on and on. Ken has always decided what was important and how to […]
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Katey Branch for Senate
To the Editor: When I moved to Norway about four years ago, Katey Branch was one of the first people I met. Immediately, I felt welcomed and at home in my new community. Katey has the wonderful ability to respectfully listen, ask questions, and bring comfort to anyone she meets. She doesn’t only bring comfort, […]
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Mother Prayer
A prayer for all the ways we are in relationship to the title and role of Mother. may our hearts and minds be spacious and awake as we hold them all in our awareness as equals. For the mothers among us and everywhere, who intimately know the dedication and reward, beauty and heartache of bearing […]
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What will your legacy be?
To the Editor: I hope this month’s newsletter finds you well and hanging in there. We Mainer’s are well known for our independent spirit and now’s the time to bring it out. For those of you who don’t know me personally, I am surrounded by First Responders – my husband is a police officer, as […]
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Bad PR for Norway
To the Editor: I was headed to the dump the other day and as I passed Cumberland Farms, a voice shouted out “Hey, go back to Connecticut, don’t come to Maine.” As I looked at the fella, I realized it was someone I have known for 20-plus years. My initial response was I chuckled for […]
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Ken Morse for House
To the Editor: Ken Morse is working to become your Maine House representative for West Paris, Waterford, Norway and Sweden. Each house district population is close in equal numbers of constituents, has a two-year term, and represents a district which has approximately 8,797 people as of the 2010 census. These four towns are close to […]