Now that the confetti has fallen on one side and the tears have flowed on the other, it’s time to close ranks again.

To the Editor:

I learned two things from Mr. Grant’s letter “Time to be afraid” (LCN, Nov. 20, 2008). The first is that, because my vote counted as much as that of anyone else, I must be among the most poor and least powerful.

Robert L. Breckinridge of Newcastle was kind enough to send a note of correction regarding a misstatement in the editorial included in the Oct. 30 edition of The Lincoln County News. (“Vote”, page 4)

To the Editor:

Our fears have gotten us into the mess we’re in now. The Bush administration has played our fears like a violin.

To the Editor:

I would like to thank everyone in the town of Waldoboro, for taking the time to vote, either at the poles or by absentee ballot.

To the Editor:

The election is over, but for many, the elation is not. Neither is the bitterness, the vitriolic rhetoric and name calling which continued even in its last hours. This, after an election, is unprecedented.

To the Editor:

I wish to thank all of the voters of Maine House District 50 for their consideration of my candidacy this year.

To the Editor:

In April 1998, Citigroup announced that it was buying Traveler’s Insurance, a purchase which was illegal under the Glass-Steagall Act.

To the Editor:

Now that Nov. 4 has finally come and gone, I owe a lot of thanks to a lot of people.

This is the time to gather around the table and truly appreciate what we have.

Let’s give thanks that we live in this great country, where food is plentiful, and a fresh meal is usually only a trip to the local grocery store away.

To the Editor:

Congratulations to all the Newcastle voters that took the time to make decisions about who they believe would best represent them in the county, state and national governments.

Voters weigh in on reorganization plans

Voters considered 18 school reorganization plans Nov. 4 and approved at least 12, according to preliminary election results.

To the Editor:

I want to thank all of the volunteers who worked so hard on my campaign for the State Senate and also those who supported me by giving me their vote election day.

To the Editor:

On behalf of the American Cancer Society, I would like to thank Damariscotta for its generosity and support of the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk.