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A terrific advocate for this area
To the Editor: I have known John Patrick for more than 20 years. I met him when, as union president, he supported Rep. Jeff Mills in his successful state Senate race. Since then I have seen John work hard in elected positions both on the MSAD 43 Board and, for 8 years, as a state Represent... xx0 Comments -
Let's choose safety -- with Bethel's own P.D.
To the Editor: I was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, so my vision of the police arises out of the protection that a superb police force provided from the very real dangers that lurked around me. As a little girl, the “beat” cops assured me that I was safe from the ... xx -
Les is best qualified
To the Editor: I am writing this letter to ask my fellow residents of Maine to join me in voting for Les Otten for Governor in the June 8 Primary. The Republican Party has offered a large field of candidates, but I feel that Les Otten is the candidate most qualified to do the job fo... xx -
Keep them responsible to us
To the Editor: We would like to urge a “no” vote on the very hasty proposal by some of the County Commissioners on the June 8 ballot. This initiative would allow the commissioners to appoint the County Treasurer, rather than allowing the voters to continue to elect a person for... xx -
Balanced experience
To the Editor: Over the last 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work with most of the candidates running in this June’s Democratic Primary. I decided to endorse Pat McGowan because I believe that he has the balanced experience needed to be an effective Governor. He has lived in ... xx -
Unfair portrayals of Les
To the Editor: This letter is not to make a final endorsement of a Republican candidate for Governor. It is to express dismay at the negative tone the campaign has taken in the portrayal of Les Otten as a businessman who was not good for Maine. When three of our children worked at S... xx -
Truly outstanding performance
To the Editor If you live in the Bethel area and missed Telstar’s production of “Guys and Dolls,” you missed a truly outstanding performance by some of our talented high school students. The performances of these students were so professional that I could not belie... xx -
Remembering Pastor Burt Griffeth
To the Editor: So long, Pastor Griffeth. It was very sad news to hear that our friend, our mentor, Pastor Burt Griffeth, 86, met His Maker God, the evening of May 15, 2010 in North Carolina where he and his wife have resided in retirement for the last several years. Pastor Griffeth ... xx -
Four Times is too many
To the Editor: During our nearly five years in Bethel, as owners and innkeepers of our B&B on Main Street, we have made many friends, and shared and learned much from our neighbors and guests. We know we made the right choice in moving here. So it is was and is with great sadnes... xx -
Absolutely wonderful performance
To the Editor: I cannot possibly come up with enough adequate compliments to express my feelings regarding Telstar’s recent performance of “Guys and Dolls.” In short, it was absolutely wonderful. Not only was it wonderful to see so many young community members sharing the... xx