I am a teacher. I have had the good fortune to be a teacher for 44 years. I, like everyone else, am saddened by the events of Dec. 14 in Connecticut.
STILL THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Given the news from Connecticut last Friday, it seems almost disingenuous that we are preparing for our various Christmas celebrations.
One Aspect Hasn’t Received Enough Attention
In the well-publicized muddle in Washington over the “fiscal cliff,” there is one aspect of the debate that hasn’t received enough attention to my mind.
Look Forward To A Follow-Up Article
I read your article titled “Cove’s Edge employees see some changes” in the Dec. 6 edition with great interest. Medicare dollars seem to be stretched very thin these days and the impact is hitting the health care industry hard, especially here in Maine with its high proportion of senior citizens.
CAST A LONG SHADOW
To be honest, the first time many of us heard who Russell Libby was and what he did, we read it in his obituary.
SPIRIT OF THE SEASON
Thanksgiving leftovers are squared away, Santa is popping up everywhere, and the Christmas TV specials and promotional efforts are in full swing.
Grief Over Wreaths
I learned today that Bath Savings Institute will not be hosting their (previously) annual holiday wreath auction for the benefit of Big Brother’s Big Sisters. What a travesty.
Lincoln County Republicans Alive And Well
I feel I have to respond to the angry, derogatory, and unnecessary letter from Barbara Buermann Johnson in last week’s LCN entitled, “Continued myopia.”
A Tip Of The Cap
Many of us routinely engage in recreational carping about Central Maine Power: service; it’s erratic, costs too much, or, in the case of our neighborhood last summer, they left an ungodly mess behind when cutting and trimming trees that imperiled their power lines.
A SAY
We are reminded of a passage from David Bradley’s 1981 novel, “The Chaneysville Incident,” as we look ahead to next week’s election.
Go
I went to the Lincoln Theater production of “Harvey” this past weekend and loved it. The humor, the timing, the acting, the set was superb. I urge every one to go!
Demolishing Damariscotta Mills
This week, an out-of-state real estate buyer submitted an application to demolish a historic 1730s cape that is a key part of the Damariscotta Mills landscape, and more importantly, the village’s amazing history. The application submittal means that the clock is now ticking, and they’re getting the wrecking ball ready to raze the lovely old home formerly owned and loved by the late Connie Curley, who passed away last week.
A CHOICE BETWEEN TWO RIGHTS
As we go to press we await word on whether two local races for the state legislature will go to a recount.
Dad Would Have Been Pleased
In August 1995, I visited my dad, Jim Lester (then age 72), and his wife who were living on Westport Island. We took a road (and boat) trip and one day hiked on Monhegan Island.
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