I am writing to urge drivers to lower their high beam lights when approaching another car. True, it’s a courtesy, but more important, it’s a safety step.

The lupines needed their field and the village saved it for them.

The budget woes of Two Bridges Regional Jail have been a consistent headline for the past seven years and a story veteran reporters could write in their sleep. Jail administrators and county officials have long lamented the influx of out-of-county inmates under jail consolidation, which the state was eager to take on but reluctant to pay for.

The proposed merger of the Pemaquid Watershed Association involves risk. A risk is taken anticipating hoped for positive outcomes.

I am writing in response to the July 22 article “Midcoast animal shelters enter into management agreement.”

Splitting my time between homes on the Massachusetts/New Hampshire line and Harpswell, I have visited many animal shelters in several states, including the Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick.

Wells-Hussey American Legion Post and Unit 42 in Damariscotta would like to say thank the community for supporting their toll booth fundraiser Aug. 1.

The question of whether the Pemaquid Watershed Association should merge with four other conservation organizations is the most important decision the PWA membership has ever had to make.

As a child I was taught early on what being part of a community was all about. Going to the CLC Rec was part of our everyday life. Whether it was being summoned by my Uncle Neil to help build the new playground, roller skating on Friday nights or going to senior group with my grandmother.

Reporters love breaking a story. Such thrills are the pounding heart of the profession.

We wish to say thank you to the Damariscotta policemen on duty at the municipal parking lot the night of the 4th of July.

Round Pond villagers and lovers of Round Pond enthusiastically supported the Save the Lupine Field campaign during the Fourth of July parade!

Nearly 240 years ago, our founding fathers declared our national independence from Great Britain. This Fourth of July, let’s declare our independence from the meat industry.

On Tuesday, July 21 at 5 p.m. in the Lincoln Academy dining commons, the L.A. Board of Trustees will host its annual open board meeting.

As Americans, we often fail to fully appreciate our independence.