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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Letter: Westbrook needs Chau’s dedication, common sense
Serving for two decades, I have come to know many dedicated community servants. One is Ward 2 City Councilor Victor Chau. Living here for nearly 20 years and serving for 13 years, he knows Westbrook. His service to our community extends far past the council to include youth sports and the marching band. Over his […]
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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Letter: Vitelli a good and faithful senator
I support incumbent Eloise Vitelli for state Senate. Eloise was first elected in a special election in 2013 and is serving her second full term representing District 24, which comprises Sagadahoc County and the town of Dresden. She was elected by her peers to serve as majority leader in 2018. She continues to serve on […]
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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Letter: Teel will bring needed change to state Senate
Brogan Teel earns my vote for Maine Senate District 23. In times when many people are struggling with finances and may not be able to afford home heating oil, Brogan’s opponent, Mattie Daughtry co-sponsored LD 434 in January 2019, an act that would have raised the prices of gasoline and heating oil. As a small-business […]
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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Letter: Do not judge a book by its cover
I was rather saddened to read the “logic/rationale” used by Mrs. Alysia Coats in her attempt to ban “Beyond Magenta: Trans Teens Speak Out.” (“RSU 1 to decide on book about trans teens,” Oct. 7). Her main premise was two-fold: Her child “is exposed to this book because it’s on a library shelf” and “his […]
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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Letter: New firehouse for Bath needed, affordable
My wife and I attended the information meeting for the proposed new firehouse in Bath. We were impressed by the competence and enthusiasm of the Bath Fire Department staff but appalled at the conditions they are required to work, train and live in. Touring the existing station convinced us that the proposed new firehouse must […]
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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Coastal Journal meetings: Oct. 14-21
Bath Tues. 10/18 6 p.m. Recreation Commission Donald Small School Thur. 10/20 4:30 p.m. Development Corporation City Hall auditorium Fri. 10/21 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall on Friday Brunswick Mon. 10/17 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom Tues. 10/18 5 p.m. Town Commons Committee Zoom Tues. 10/18 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Zoom Wed. […]
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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Mainewhile: Stargazing spiders can shift perspectives
A really good friend recently sent me the podcast “No Such Thing as a Fish,” accompanied by this message, “My new favorite thing is knowing some spiders can see stars!” It’s true. Some spiders can see stars. They can also see the moon and a few other amazing things. We have no way of knowing […]
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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Through My Lens: Sweet nostalgia and fundamental changes
“It is a Nikah!” I heard someone say this during my visit to the local Somali halal market in Portland. The word “Nikah” hit me hard, as if I was back 10 years. The word is Arabic and means a “marriage contract” between two people. In Somalia, the word carries a lot more meaning and […]
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PublishedOctober 10, 2022
Letter: Kuhn has preferred qualities in elected official
I look for three characteristics in elected officials. 1) Someone who genuinely cares and shows a deep commitment to the community (not for one’s ego). 2) Someone who understands complex issues, has good solutions, and distills and communicates both to broad audiences. 3) Someone who really listens to their community to collaborate and find solutions […]
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PublishedOctober 10, 2022
Letter: Graham’s reasoned voice is needed in Augusta
Annie Graham is seeking reelection to the Maine House in District 105 (North Yarmouth and Gray). Annie served us in the Maine House in previous Legislatures and we need her reasoned voice, knowledge of our communities, and experience in Augusta. Annie is a skilled communicator, has a solid grasp on the workings of government (both […]
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