Proposed project doesn’t fit neighborhood To the editor, I oppose the application for Lincoln Village development (between Bradley Street and Lincoln Street) currently before the Saco Planning Board because this project is simply not in Saco’s best interest. The project is exponentially out of scale to this neighborhood, will create profound safety and traffic issues, […]
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Letters to the Editor
Time for planning board to hear from residents To the editor, Are Saco residents aware that the biggest residential development proposal to ever come to our community is currently under review by the Saco Planning Board? Featuring a staggering 332 new housing units, Lincoln Village at 321 Lincoln St. will add no affordable housing to […]
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Letters to the Editor
Transportation program a valuable resource To the editor, To the members of the Saco City Council and Mayor: I have had a need to use Age Friendly Saco’s transportation program to get to medical appointments numerous times in the last two years. Each of the volunteer drivers was caring, courteous and safety-conscious. Appointment destinations and […]
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Letters to the editor, March 16
Ending Hunger in Maine To the editor, In communities throughout Maine, many are confronted with the painful daily reality of not being able to access enough food for themselves and their families. House Majority Leader Maureen Terry, the Sponsor of Maine’s LD1046 Hunger Prevention Act passed in July 2021, reports that nearly one in 10 […]
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Letters to the editor, Nov. 17
Thank you for your support Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the trust you’ve placed in me to serve as our next county commissioner for Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Hollis, and Buxton over the next four years. After serving as your senator and representative in the Legislature for eight years, serving a […]
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Letters to the editor, Nov. 10
St. James students should get free lunches To the editor, I just got through reading Mr. Ryan Fecteau’s article in the Courier about celebrating free meals week at the Biddeford High School cafeteria. My husband and I volunteer at the St. James School cafeteria and noticed that fewer children have school lunch, and I asked […]
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Letters to the editor, Nov. 3
Elect Hatch, or not To the editor, Saco Ward 5 citizens you have a decision to make. Reelect a Councilor Phil Hatch, write in another candidate’s name or leave it blank. A thought on Councilor Hatch — reviewing his votes, verbal attacks on the mayor and city staff; works against our city. Pushing for a […]
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Letters to the editor, Oct. 27
Re-elect Lori Gramlich to Legislature To the editor, Given the events of the last few years, mental health supports are more important than ever before, especially for our young people who have had to endure so much. Representative Lori Gramlich is the leader we need in Augusta, working hard for mental healthcare over the past […]
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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 20
Re-elect Janet Mills governor To the editor, I want to advocate for the reelection Gov.Janet Mills. My reasons are below:: Health Care ● Signed an executive order expanding medicaid entitling over 90,000 Mainers access to health care, ● Restored the low cost drug program for the elderly and disabled. ● She guided through COVID and […]
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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 13
Legislative delegation delivers results To the editor, Senator Donna Bailey, Rep. Lynn Copeland, Rep. Maggie O’Neil, and Rep. Lori Gramlich have delivered for our area and deserve our support in their re-election. Donna has done an incredible job since I left the Legislature with her thoughtful and consensusbuilding approach, crafting a responsible budget that promotes […]