To the Editor: Is the economy your main election focus? If it is, and Trump is the one person you think has it all figured out, you may want to rethink that. Trump has many areas of self-proclaimed expertise, and this is one of his major talking points. He wants people to believe his mastery […]
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Known for public service
To the Editor: I have had the chance to get to know the candidate seeking to replace Rep. John Andrews, Mike Lance, and I fully expect that Mr. Lance will represent District #79 very well. Mike’s years of public service as a firefighter and a teacher show his heart for serving the public and give […]
Lance for House
To the Editor: My name is Payton Hastings. I am a lifelong resident of Maine, as well as a proud resident of Oxford County. Let me tell you a little bit about my friend Michael Lance of Paris. Mike announced his decision to run for House District #79 back toward the beginning of the election […]
Backing Nutt for State Rep
To the Editor: I’m writing in favor of Charlotte Nutt being my State Representative. Charlotte is an independent candidate for House District #79, the towns of Paris, Sumner, West Paris, and Woodstock. She chose to be an Independent because she is determined to serve everyone. Beginning in March, she started going door-door to introduce herself. […]
Project 2025 impact on NOAA
To the Editor: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a foundational component in the U.S.’s approach to climate science, local and worldwide meteorological monitoring and forecasting, and assessing and regulating essential U.S. biological marine resources. Project 2025 proposes dismantling NOAA. Thomas F. Gilman, chief financial officer in the Department of Commerce under the […]
World conflicts
To the Editor: Today, the world is under conflict. This is a very hard time, but as a human being, I’d like to draw your attention to the risks associated with current wars. It may become uncontrolled. We should be neutral in making a peaceful land for us. Peace is essential for the existence of […]
In support of Beal
To the Editor: My name is David Holt and I have served in small towns for forty-one years. I am retired but still live in Norway with my wife. I have known and worked with Joan in both Dexter and Norway. I have never endorsed a candidate for office before, but I do support Joan […]
Thanks to all for another great season
To the Editor: The Norway Center Church would like to thank everyone who helped to make our 2024 Summer season a success: Ministers AJ Alexander, Scott Campbell, Ron Blake and John Williams; organists/pianists Jane Miller, Ed Radonic and Anne Bernard; singers Karianna Merrill, Mindy Dow Butler, Brenda Birney, and Tom Curtis; violinist David Knightly, and […]
Project 25 and the Environment
I am writing as a Concerned Mainer to elaborate on Project 2025, or simply the transition plan should the Republican presidential candidate win this election. My concern is for the environment we live in as an integrated family on what has become an overused and poisoned planet. In June of 2023, a bridge in Andover, […]
Giroux, the candidate for Oxford County’s families
To the Editor: I am super excited about this candidate for State Representative! Eric is a guy who believes that as he takes care of his young family, he can also help the families of Western Maine. He is a man who believes in service; just look at what he does for work: Firefighter, EMT, […]