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McGovern’s lasting legacy
Nov 01, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
Last Sunday, we lost former U.S. Senator George McGovern. Although many will recall his disastrous 1972 loss to Richard Nixon and his subsequent leadership in getting us out of Vietnam, his truly lasting legacy will be his war on hunger and malnutrition.
Check out another verse
Nov 01, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
In your October 25 edition, a Hebron writer takes to task Patricia Truman of Hallowell. He calls her a "Biblical literalist" in her defense of the institution of marriage.
This writer says Truman is inconsistent and fails to follow all of the teachings of the Bible. Specifically, he calls her attention to the verses in one of Paul's letters in which Paul asserts "I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence."
No more lesser evils for me
Nov 01, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
I am quite impressed with Dr. Bert Kaufman’s recent letter and analysis in this paper that concludes, “Romney or Obama cannot [won’t] make a new beginning. My vote will go to the Green Party. It is a down payment on the new beginning.”
Columbus Day should be changed
Nov 01, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
The following is an open letter to Governor LePage.
Dear Governor LePage,
Peter Lenz of the Oxford Hills area has published a widely acclaimed biography convicting Christopher Columbus of his crimes in Christopher's own words. More recently Maine Public Radio (MPBN) broadcast a news segment telling how a number of states are changing the holiday's name and in one case (Tennessee?) has moved the entire holiday to the day after Thanksgiving, which is always a Friday.
"C U @ 22"
Oct 25, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
On October 17 the Oxford Hills community once again gave their time and energy to the OHCHS class of 2012. For the seventh year, “C U @ 22” was presented to our soon-to-be graduates by the staff of Oxford Federal Credit Union and many community volunteers. The students initially learned about credit scores and why they matter.
Let the people be heard
Oct 25, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
I can't understand the "no public participation" stance of the Otisfield Appeal Board regarding the hearing on the Cell Phone Tower issue. Shutting everyone out, not just the Friends of Scribner Hill group, certainly gets people's back up.
It's time to go back to square one on this issue and do it all over. There's plenty of people who would like a say in the matter on either side. I can see it as a warrant at town meeting if this can be done.
Can't have it both ways
Oct 25, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
Pat Truman of Hallowell in her letter to the Editor "O'Hara needs to talk to church" urges us to protect the definition of marriage saying, "Traditional marriage is the cradle of life (one man, one woman). This definition must not be tampered with, nor falsely redefined because of some misguided sense of compassion."
Support arts council
Oct 25, 2012 12:00 amTo The Editor:
This is the time of year when the Mahoosuc Arts Council makes contact with its committed donors through our annual Phone-A-Thon and seeks to create new relationships with new supporters of the arts and humanities.
Some of you may have been contacted by us this week, seeking continued support in our mission to advance arts education, community arts and arts-economic development. We urge you to continue or increase your vital support which enables:
Great American apathy
Oct 25, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
Thank you for your indictment of the nation in its response to the 11-year war in Afghanistan.
The great American apathy is a response to the life we are living in America. The great mass of American people is so terrified of so many things that positive, creative thought cannot endure. Problem solving is soluble in fear and shame.
Eden’s Ridge, back to the '90s
Oct 25, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
As an actor, former owner of the Jack and Jill Shoppe in downtown Norway, and an Oxford Hills resident, "The Road To Eden’s Ridge, the musical," written and directed by Sally Jones and Steve Jones, is a walk back in time.
It means the world to me, and it is a thrill to be a cast member of this brilliantly written play depicting Norway, Maine as the centerpiece for Eden’s Ridge.
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