First, I do not know Damariscotta’s Town Manager, Mr. Lutkus, nor do I know Administrative Assistant, Ms. Jodi Prior.

I was quite impressed by Craig Elliott’s letter (3/28/13) in response to my letter a week earlier on global warming. He created a masterful list of popular culture fads – none of which have anything to do with climate change – or with any policy issue, for that matter.

As we make our way through the 2013 annual town meeting season, we are reminded of how precious our brand of local democracy is. In other parts of the country, town meetings are unheard of.

I was recently asked to render my professional opinion on the Curley House in Damariscotta Mills that is currently slated for demolition. My conclusions:

The Lincoln County News has been reporting on the conflict between Clary Lake and its association and the owners of the dam, Pleasant Pond Mill LLC and Aquafortis Assoc. LLC, pertaining to the water level in Clary Lake.

Over the past few weeks having read the various articles and letters written about fireworks usage, I wish to add the following perspective.

Newcastle, Damariscotta and Bremen, the three towns that make up the Great Salt Bay Community School District have the pleasure of considering an 11.86 percent increase in their proposed budget this year.

When the money pool shrinks, responsible people tighten belts, strip away frills, live a little closer to the bone-especially in New England towns, where a history of hard lives eked out on wind- and sea-pummeled granite has bred respect for reality.

Nobleboro was founded by people of strength, grit, and a no-nonsense view of life.

Even as we put this paper to bed, the snowplows, snow-shovelers and snow-blowers are still out there, cleaning up the last vestiges of what we hope to be the last major snow storm of 2013.

Chad Andrews did not ask to be Damariscotta’s police chief. He did not, in fact, expect or plan to be a police chief in Damariscotta or elsewhere.

Women and guns go together in Maine for good reasons. It’s a love affair that has lasted for generations of Maine women. Smart ladies are reliable and necessary around the home. We help keep things safe and orderly in times of trouble. Come on, is a home really a home without a good woman and at least one trusty gun? I think not.

For a political press release, the statement released by the Maine House Democrats March 5 regarding the party line rejection of former legislator Jon McKane’s nomination to the Dirigo Health Board of Trustees feels very personal.

Please don’t tear down Connie Curley’s old house! The diminutive 1730s era cape nestled in the historic village of Damariscotta Mills is a rare example of the type of dwelling the early colonists of our area built and lived in. One of, if not the oldest building in Lincoln County, this historic property deserves the time and consideration to make every effort to preserve it.