Vote yes on OOB Question 1 To the editor, “You can pay me now or you can pay me later.” If anyone remembers that old automotive commercial from the 70s, you’re in good company. That TV slogan has stuck with me over the years, reminding me to always make good business decisions in the moment […]

Support Senator Susan Collins I am a Proud Gold Star Mother of U.S. Army Ranger Captain Christopher Scott Cash. He served our nation proudly for 18 years before he was killed in Baqubah, Iraq on June 24, 2004. He was a husband, father and a wonderful son. I first met U.S. Senator Susan Collins at […]

Vote yes on OOB Question 1 To the editor, For a town in which I was born, and one where I’ll spend my golden years walking the beaches and drinking coffee and enjoying lively discussions at the Ocean Park Sub and Grocery, I am deeply committed to preserving a safe and prosperous Old Orchard Beach […]

Elect Erin Sheehan to Maine House District 12 To the editor, In, dare I say it, an unprecedented time, there is no doubt that Erin Sheehan is the right person to represent District 12 in the Maine State House. Erin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. As a small business owner […]

Re-elect Lor Gramlich To the editor, We are writing to voice our support of Lori K. Gramlich for her re-election for House District 13, Old Orchard Beach to the Maine State House of Representatives. Lori has both the aptitude and expertise that have enabled her to be a strong and effective voice for our community. […]

Saco representative a friend to Veterans To the editor, Representative Donna Bailey helped me file legislation to make state veterans benefits consistent throughout Maine law. Clearing this up, will ensure veterans get the full range of benefits they are owed without worrying that state law doesn’t align with federal law. As someone who served two […]

SACO — Stephen Shiman will run for the Saco School Board in November. He is running for a new, three-year term for Ward 4. According to a press release by Shiman, who is currently the Ward 4 representative, he is also the vice-chair of the Saco School Board, Finance Committee chair, and liaison to the […]

To the editor, In this time of social distancing, no parades nor public ceremonies, it was great to see your “Tribute to the Heroes of Memorial Day,’ (Courier, May 21). Regardless of the existing threats at any time we must all remember those who served and especially those who gave “the last full measure of […]

Sara Gideon will work endlessly for Mainers’ health care To the editor, The current pandemic has shown us clearly that we must make the security of our health care a top priority this November. As the Trump Administration tries to overturn the ACA and cut off access to care for many, the only way we […]

America’s greatest holiday, the Fourth of July To the editor, Fly a Flag? Honor your veterans! Just not at Laurel Hill Cemetery — “It interferes with the weed wackers trimming around the grave stones,” says the grounds superintendent. For many years, the American Legion, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Boy Scouts and many other volunteers […]