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Letters to the Editor

Published
November 2, 2011

Early education is ill-conceived, suspect

Rep. Patrick Flood, like all politicians, relishes photo-ops with children -- it isn't easy to say no to anything with a child attached to it. This explains why preschool programs are embraced with little scrutiny.
Published
November 2, 2011

Over two decades, Heck has earned my respect

For nearly 20 years, I've watched Karen Heck's involvement in the Waterville community. She has earned my respect and my vote for mayor of Waterville.
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November 2, 2011

Consider what Americaneeds to change

We asked President Barack Obama for middle-class America so no one will be poor. We are the land of the free; we're imperialistic; we want all countries to be free.
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November 2, 2011

High Oakland taxes, now new construction?

This is in regard to the construction of a new Oakland town office, fire station and police station.
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November 2, 2011

Heck has experience, passion to lead Waterville

"What's it like managing Karen Heck's campaign?" is the question I get almost daily. The answer is simple: extraordinary.

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November 2, 2011

A hardworking, fair-minded candidate

I am writing this letter in support of Corey Vose's campaign for city council.
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November 2, 2011

Let’s put Heck’s innovative thinking to good use

For nine years, Karen Heck ran KVCAP, a multi-million dollar agency that employed more than 200 people and provided 35 programs funded from a variety of sources, much like the city of Waterville.
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November 2, 2011

Heck already greatrepresentative for city

As Waterville's Ward 2 Councilor, I've enjoyed working with Dana Sennett and think he's a great guy. Karen Heck, however, has my vote for mayor of Waterville.
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November 2, 2011

Looking forward to my chance to climb

I enjoyed the article Mountain Memories by John Christie. I am a scout and enjoy hiking as well. It was very interesting to read that for the past 27 years, Christie has done this climb.
Published
November 1, 2011

Poor economy argues against new building

In my 24 years as an Oakland resident, I have seen my taxes go up 18 of those 24 years. The annual increases on my .44 acres of land have ranged from $12.19 to $609.88 in just one year. That comes out to $2,980.48 in just tax increases since 1987, once again less than half-acre of land.