When I was a girl in Farmington, I was in awe of Republicans like Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and Democrats like Sen. Edmund Muskie. For many years Western Maine produced strong leaders of both parties who served our state and our country well during the toughest of times. Their integrity was important to them. Their […]

To the Editor: As nurses we are writing this opinion in our role as patient advocates. Previous letters have been dedicated to informing you of the dangers of the planned Project 2025, the playbook for the next conservative administration. Project 2025 threatens the health, safety, and well-being of you, your loved ones, and our country. […]

To the Editor: The 2024 election is just around the corner, and, given that this has been the most contentious, divisive campaign in recent memory, I have a suggestion to offer, a favor to ask. I’m sure each one of you knows someone of the opposite political persuasion, so try this – Monday night the […]

To the Editor: Do you remember Samantha Smith? In 1982, she was a 10-year-old from Maine with a question, why did the world need nuclear weapons? “Is Russia going to war with the United States?” she wrote in a letter to Soviet leader Yuri Andropov. The courage of her question captured the hearts of people […]

To the Editor: I am pleased to support Stephan Bunker to represent Farmington and Chesterville in the House of Representatives. I have had the pleasure of serving with Steve on the Farmington Board of Selectpersons, where he demonstrated a calm, focused and sincere approach to overcoming challenges. The board benefitted from his many years of […]

To the Editor: Voting [in person] will soon begin. Absentee and early voting has already begun in some jurisdictions. I’d like to take a minute to encourage you to vote. Many people will say that their vote is only one vote and will not make a difference. Well, here in Maine we know that one […]

To the Editor: I am proud to lend my support for Stephan Bunker as the best candidate for the House of representatives for Farmington and Chesterville. I have had the pleasure of serving with Steve on the Board of Selectmen, with his extensive experience as an elected official it was always reassuring to call upon […]

To the Editor: “I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic…” I took this oath when I entered the service to our country and, thereafter, every time I assumed a higher level of office. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would encounter a […]

To the Editor: To my fellow residents of Farmington and Chesterville, Please consider casting your vote on Nov. 5 for Stephan Bunker for state representative for Farmington and Chesterville, who will bring to the job the values of a lifetime of commitment to his community and country. As a longtime reporter covering Farmington area news […]

To the Editor: Rape is a crime against a person’s body and soul. And to condone a rape you are condoning and accepting the rapist. Throughout the United States, many men are sitting on death row who murdered to cover up their rape. They raped the very young and the very old and have admitted […]