The Commission on Governmental Ethics and Elections Practices on Oct. 1 ordered an investigation of Stand For Marriage Maine Political Action Committee and its primary funder, the National Organization For Marriage (NOM).

I would like to say a big thank you to the CHIP volunteers who came to my old house for Community Cares Day on Sept. 12.

I’d like to address the accusatory tone of last week’s article on the Oyster Creek project. (Belvedere Rd. project delayed by rain and vandals,” Page 1)

The Damariscotta River Association bids farewell to our Director of Lands and Stewardship of six years, Steven Hufnagel.

This November’s State Ballot will include Question 3 (Citizen Initiative): “Do you want to repeal the 2007 law on school district consolidation and restore the laws previously in effect?”

State issues

Public hearings to be held on Comprehensive Land Use Plan

The Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) has scheduled three public hearings regarding its proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Domestic violence educators often talk about the importance of the community’s response as a critical and valuable tool to help end intimate partner violence. Collective voices stating clearly, “Violent behavior in a relationship is never acceptable,” is not only the right action, it is a necessary one.

I hope more citizens are having better luck than we are with the new digital TV antenna system. I also wonder how our seniors are faring with this problem.

On behalf of Damariscotta’s Board of Selectmen, it is my pleasure to welcome our recently elected selectman, David Atwater, to the Board. As many in the community know, David has well served our town as the Damariscotta Planning Advisory Committee (DPAC) Chairman for the past two years. As DPAC’s first Chairman, he was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the Committee and its early successes.

In considering the November ballot initiative there seems to be confusion regarding “traditional marriage” and its meaning.

Last week the U.S. Census Bureau released its report on poverty, income and access to healthcare. The report is considered to be one of the best pictures available on the financial well- being of ordinary Americans.

We write to publicly express our utmost appreciation to the Emergency Room staff at Miles Hospital for their outstanding skills and care. When Joan awoke one morning this summer in serious distress, we hurried to the ER.

Weather wise, Sept. 11, 2001 was a beautiful day. Even the reports of death and destruction coming out of New York City that morning mentioned the crystal clear skies over Manhattan, intentionally or otherwise contrasting nature’s majestic beauty with the manmade horror on the ground.

I was interested to read about the temporary windmills possibly being placed around Damariscove and Monhegan.