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My heartfelt thanks to all of the Wiscasset residents and friends whose votes and support made my re-election to the Board of Selectmen possible.

The board will be…

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The Maine State Legislature has recently passed LD820, LD1261  and LD1313. LD820 requires that specific abortion services must be funded by the state. LD1261…

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After reading the article covering Dr. Jennie Marvelle and…

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Did the President invite the Manson family into our homes? There are people who feared the Manson family, and out of fear joined the family to prove to themselves they were…

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Some of the strangest statements by the GOP have been made in the last two years. For example the GOP can’t win in an RCV election. In short they can’t win 50% of voters…

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Day after day we are deluged with an incredible amount of what I would call propaganda, although less suitable terms could be used. First collusion,…

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Your neighbor just killed 12 people in your town. Joshua Hardy, who always mowed your lawn, gave his life.

Your neighbor Joshua was always there to help his neighbors…

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The June 11th election is soon upon us. We will be voting to fill two Board of Selectmen seats.

Wiscasset is making great strides towards a promising future.  This…

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What will your vote for Wiscasset selectman candidate Jeff Slack get you?

A selectman who is just as concerned about rising property taxes as you are.

A…

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I will  miss sitting at the Selectmen’s table after the election in June. As the voters search for a replacement, I hope they will consider Kim Dolce. Kim regularly attended…

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Debates aside, there is a long list of observant and curious children who surprised their parents with definitive conclusions of emotional designs that create purpose in their…

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We have just moved out of our wonderful little house on Wiscasset’s Fore Street, and settled into our new (1876) home on Chebeague Island. All of this is due to a happy turn…

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I’m running for Wiscasset’s Board of Selectmen for three simple reasons:

1. The tax increases we’ve seen in recent years are not sustainable.

2. Issues brought…

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I support Kim Dolce for election to the Wiscasset Select Board. Here is why.

A tax rate in the 18 mil range is common in many Maine communities. The catch is that…

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I believe anyone who has spent any time at all in the Midcoast region of Maine would share my notion that the area is truly a magical place, especially during the…

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When ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel read a UN scientific report about the threat of one million animal and plant species on our planet, he remembered homo sapiens are a species, which…

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The election of the senator from Maine in 2020 will be determined by Ranked Choice Voting. The election of the congressmen from Maine in 2020 will be…

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This is a critical time in Edgecomb with the upcoming election and town meeting on May 18. Due to the complexities of Edgecomb's present status and the issues coming up, your…

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Did you ever wonder where the line was between anger and hate? What causes hate? Does hate of others come from hate of self? Lately our country seems…

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When we are born our vision and understanding is less than that of newly arrived immigrants. We barely know that we are alive, but we rely on the joy, warmth and comfort of…

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Creating a business is not easy. It requires a lot of effort, sacrifice and money. Successful businesses create jobs. With jobs we can provide for…

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My wife and I would like to thank Bobby Blagden for his contribution as one of Wiscasset’s selectmen and budget committee member. Bobby took time out of his life for many…

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Perhaps following the New Zealand example, the Sri Lanka government stepped up to the plate of caring for its people in need, following the horrific attack of 8 bomb blasts…

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May 6th through the 12th marks National Nurses Week. The American Nurses Association’s (ANA) theme this year is “Four Million Reasons to Celebrate,” recognizing…

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“One Man One Vote.” With Ranked Choice Voting, some are given an additional vote.

This reminds me of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” required…

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Free Medicare for all. Bernie Sanders has let the secret out at a recent town hall meeting. Your monthly healthcare premiums, deductibles, and co-pays would be replaced with a…

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For three years now, CMBG has made misleading public comments about the problems with their oversized, multi-million dollar expansion.…

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Public access to the shore and water in Edgecomb continues to be on the mind of many inland residents of Edgecomb.

A few pieces have become available over the last few…

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In Maine it is common for many friends and fellow travelers of life to have made it to the harbor of peace. On a coastline of 5,000 miles that weaves…

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To quote George Bernard Shaw: “A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.”

It seems that…

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Each state has its own child protective agencies and protective laws.  Yes, that system has worked the majority of times, but each has its list of children who died at the…

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It’s published! Maine’s version of the Green New Deal (GND), presented by Chloe Maxmin of Nobleboro, is now Maine Legislative Document No. 1282. It is not as ambitious as the…

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We have elected a new majority in the state legislature and a new administration that is disconnected from the people of Maine.

How could they even propose a tax…

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The beginning heroic act was made by two Muslim greeters welcoming faithful prayers. “Good morning brother,” and the terrorist response was two shots…

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If you watch the evening news and you are not sure whether it is real or fiction, you are not alone.

If you are tired of the repetition day after day, you are not…

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The annual Haiti Dinner, which hosted over 125 people on March 1, was a remarkable success. Preliminary figures indicate fundraising records have been equaled or exceeded. Over…

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Happiness goals begin at birth. Most of us were introduced by our loving parents, friends, or churches. As we create our families we are also concerned for the happiness and…

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With abortion there are two positions, Pro Choice and Pro Life. The choice, however, is life or death. Pro Choice opposes Pro Life. Is Pro Choice really Pro Death?

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As a former Alna Board of Selectmen member serving with Doug Baston for four years, I have nothing but respect for Doug.

His commitment to the fiscal well-being of the…

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In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, I am writing to encourage community members to stay up to date on colorectal cancer screenings.

Colorectal cancer…

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I am writing in support of Doug Baston, who is running for his third consecutive term as an Alna selectman. He also served on the select board in the early 1990s and sat on…

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To quote Edmund Burke, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

What came to mind was “All it takes for us to lose our…

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Boothbay’s Botanical Gardens highlight fairy gardens, but I have never seen anything like Denmark, the home of Hans Christian Andersen, the greatest fairy-tale writer that…

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Joe Gelarden was absolutely right in all the points he made in his open letter to Gov. Mills in the Feb. 21 edition.

The MDOT plans another costly, needless change in…

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A choice? Freedom or socialism?

Edward J. Polewarczyk

Wiscasset

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Considering the $5.7 billion Mr. Trump wants for a wall to keep Mexico out of the U.S., and vice versa, would it not be a great saving if we simply invaded and absorbed Mexico…