To the Editor:

Paul LePage, my choice for governor in the Republican primary, is a man of the people.

We like to, or try to, offer a little food for thought with the quotes we post in the banner above our nameplate each and every week.

To the Editor:

Three years ago, I moved to Newcastle with my daughter Bella and partner, Rich Simon.

To the Editor:

I’m a firm believer in one generation passing down whatever wisdom and truth they have learned, fought for and attained, to the next group of budding adults.

We have numerous “first days” of the summer season; there is the first summer-like day; there is Memorial Day, the unofficial first day of summer and now, with June 21 in the rear view mirror, the actual first day of summer.

To the Editor:

Greg Griffin is following in a long line of effective Road Commissioners. His quiet and steady leadership benefits the town greatly.

I want to urge all Bristol voters to turn out June 8 and vote down the school budget.

Can we afford to pay the state of Maine the new tax on auto repair labor? That could happen, along with 100 other petty things, like even a clown for the kids party. With mechanic labor rate at $70 to $95 and auto body and paint at $44 for each hour, that’s quite a chunk of change you will be paying the state.

The Damariscotta-Newcastle Lions’ Club is very lucky to have Charlie Pichette as one of its members. In his years as a member of the club, Charlie has served with distinction and great dedication in helping his club and the surrounding communities with his untiring effort in performing many kind and humanitarian acts, especially the building of wheelchair ramps and for many deserving and disabled citizens in the area.

It is interesting that last week Max Arnold’s letter was calling for “new blood” in Augusta. He then endorses a member of the party that has controlled Augusta and Maine for four decades for State Representative.

Having read Max Arnold’s letter to the editor in last week’s paper, I would strongly recommend he re-read the tax reform bill. There are many, many new taxes on the way. Sales tax on plumbing repairs, car repairs, movie tickets, bowling games and on and on.

It is good to see the Bristol Board of Selectmen were willing to reconsider a blanket policy they previously adopted, closing the town’s fire stations to any group other than the local fire department.

I have spent the better part of my life living in Midcoast Maine. Personal circumstances necessitated a couple of relocations to other parts of the US, but I always knew I would end up back here in Lincoln County. I became disabled (lung cancer) nearly five years ago and moved back for good in the fall of 2005.

Damariscotta region can breath easy…the Fisherman’s Catch on Main St. Damariscotta has been sold.

The new owner will be opening the doors soon to provide the town with fresh seafood once again. The new owner will also accept your Fisherman’s Catch gift certificates.