To the Editor:

The voters of District 52 have the opportunity to elect someone who will work hard for the people of the District and the State of Maine.

To the Editor:

Some things to consider:

“Change” – It’s long overdue. Those who aren’t ready for change might not have noticed that Senator Obama’s recommendations in our Wall Street Crisis and talking with our enemies, have already been implemented.

 

A few years ago, Bill Clark was a man with an unusual hobby; a passion for growing giant pumpkins. Clark has since parlayed his hobby into a town wide festival complete with a parade; a pumpkin based street art show, and a rapidly growing pumpkin regatta.

To the Editor:

Susan Collins, a 12 year veteran of the U.S. Senate, has served Maine exceptionally well. One of her outstanding achievements is a 100 percent voting record over her time in office.

To the Editor:

I’m writing to strongly endorse State Representative Jon McKane for reelection in House District 51. That district includes Bristol, Damariscotta, Edgecomb, Newcastle, South Bristol and Monhegan Plantation.

To the Editor:

Now that Tom Allen will no longer be our Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives, we must elect someone to replace him who shares his same values and concerns for Maine and the Nation.

To the Editor:

With the Presidential election less than a week away, there are still undecided voters out there, so here are a few facts to help you not vote for more of the same Republican rhetoric for president.

To the Editor:

Last Thursday the GSB PTO put on our 14th Annual Jog-a-Thon fundraising event in which every student from Kindergarten through 8th Grade jogs laps to help raise money for their school.

To the Editor:

Fed up with taxes? [Vote yes on] referendum 1.

Certainly an appealing slogan, but please think what would be taxed. Not milk, fruit, vegetables, clothing – essentials to everyone’s life.

To the Editor:

Your article on the stolen political signs was particularly telling because I know from personal experience that presidential signs are fair game to nighttime marauders (and ignoramuses) but I had a difficult time believing that anyone would tamper with a sign for a local candidate (state senate for instance). Today I learned differently.

To The Editor:

No matter what our town officials and a few others have told you, we need to take a stand and vote yes on article #5 (Referendum Voting) or in simple terms (Secret Ballot Voting).

We live in a moment of decision in the State of Maine. We have the status quo: 1) a fossil fuel dependent society; 2) an antiquated tax code that is too burdensome on Mainers; 3) low economic growth; and 4) a health care system in decline.

For a long time now, all we anti-illegal immigration advocates have been hearing, in our perpetual battle with illegal aliens, are the sanctuary cities, who keep screaming that “illegals” should be catered to and protected.

To the Editor:

My wife and I drive on State Rt. 129 frequently and sometimes ride our bicycles. Until recently this road was in dangerous disrepair, requiring constant maneuvering around hazards.