It is hard work being a volunteer. It means lots of hours, lots of legwork, lots of preparation before the folks come and lots of breaking down after they leave.

To the Editor:

As I prepare to participate in the annual Memorial Day parade, my thoughts are with the American sailors and soldiers who gave their lives for our democracy.

On behalf of the 1970 MVHS Class B Boys State Championship baseball team, we would like to express our thanks to Matt Lash, Athletic Director, for the recent recognition ceremony at Medomak Valley’s baseball field.

To the Editor:

Waldoboro recently applied for and was awarded a grant from the ConnectME Authority to expand Broadband Internet service to areas of the town where this service is unavailable. The town will collaborate with Midcoast Internet Solutions on the project.

I’m writing to congratulate all the folks of Lincoln County who voted for Paul LePage in the primary for governor. It demonstrated their courage, conviction and concern for our state.

To the Editor:

As a citizen of New Harbor, I happened to be on the parade grounds of Fort William Henry at Colonial Pemaquid for the season’s opening event, a sprightly Pipes and Drums Concert, which the crowd of over 300 and I enjoyed immensely.

I would like to thank the citizens of Wiscasset for their votes. I especially thank those who took the time to write letters to the editor on my behalf. I was genuinely surprised at the number of votes received.

To the Editor:

Remember the old true and false questions? If any part of the question is false, the answer is false.

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.

Often, all too often, the really riveting stories; the ones that get people talking and keeps people talking are the ones that ultimately involve a tragedy or hardship of some kind for someone. Whether it’s a fatal accident, a significant fire, or a murder, it titillates and amazes.

It warms my heart that in today’s world so many great people have come together in a community to help us out. It started April 13 when a 10-year-old boy (Dakota) was burned in a flash fire.

First I would like to address the constant abuse you have put on me as a volunteer fire fighter. I have been a volunteer since high school, started at age 16, leaving the department briefly to move to Texas. Volunteers protect and rescue the public on a daily basis. They receive very little monetarily but enjoy helping others.

Until Dakota Boutte was seriously burned three weeks ago, it’s likely few people outside his circle of friends and family in Jefferson knew who he was.