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  • Published
    October 23, 2011

    Team’s attendance at church well-received

    A couple of weeks ago, I was extremely pleased to see the Monmouth Academy boys soccer team show up for Sunday services at the North Monmouth Community Church with their coach Joe Fletcher. The boys were well-dressed, polite and attentive. With all that’s happening negatively in the world and within our schools, it is reassuring […]

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    October 23, 2011

    Dismayed at demise of Winthrop hot meals program

    It was with dismay that I read about the Winthrop Hot Meals program apparently meeting its demise. I am disgusted that the program has basically been kicked out of St. Francis’ Church Hall. The fine people of Winthrop have been living the Christian way of life. They have been helping their neighbors without question. That […]

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    October 23, 2011

    Bilodeau will bring to city a larger vision, core values

    I have learned about the importance of strong and effective leadership in the public sector. That is why I have decided to support and to vote on Nov. 8 for Jeffrey Bilodeau for the councilor at-large seat held by Edward Coffin. Bilodeau is a 1986 Cony High School graduate, has a bachelor’s degree from Thomas […]

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    October 23, 2011

    Vose will continue balance on city council

    Augusta has a very important election on Nov. 8, with two contested City Council at-large seats. The city needs to fill Mayor William Stokes’ former council seat; the other to fill retiring Councilor Ed Coffin’s seat. Planning Board Chairman Corey Vose is competing for Coffin’s seat. The election of Vose will continue the balance we’ve […]

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    October 23, 2011

    How can ‘occupiers’ camp in park without permits?

    The residents of Augusta should be outraged at the police chief’s decision to turn a blind eye to the “occupiers” in Capitol Park. If he allows them to camp without permits, then what other crimes does he turn a blind eye to? James Sawyer Gardiner

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  • Published
    October 23, 2011

    Bilodeau has qualities Augusta needs on council

    I am proud to endorse Jeff Bilodeau for Augusta’s councilor-at-large seat. Jeff strives to be a true advocate for the average citizen and business owners in our community. He has the leadership qualities, vision, integrity and independent thinking that Augusta needs. For all of these reasons I am excited to be supporting his candidacy, and […]

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    October 23, 2011

    How many same-day voter registrants too many?

    It is estimated, by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University, that 60,000 Mainers will wait until Election Day 2012 to register to vote if late registration is available. Folks in favor of same-day registration say that’s reason to abolish Maine’s new early registration law. Wonder if the number needs to be 120,000 […]

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    October 23, 2011

    Bilodeau has work ethic, skills to help Augusta grow

    I am writing to add my name to the long list of citizens who are endorsing Jeff Bilodeau for the at-large seat on the Augusta City Council. Bilodeau has the experiences and work ethic to help the city grow and prosper. He is an average citizen who wants to get involved. He visited our homes […]

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    October 23, 2011

    Vose is level-headed candidate for council

    Although I have known Corey Vose for only a short period of time, I am impressed with his commitment to the Augusta community. He and his wife, Katie, have chosen to raise their family here in Augusta and have thrown themselves into the community with the kind of intensity it takes to serve on the […]

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    October 23, 2011

    Same-day registration does not protect vote integrity

    Wall Street hedge fund manager, S. Donald Sussman, husband of Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, has donated $100,000 to the Yes on One campaign. He obviously doesn’t like the new law, so he wrote out a check. This money, combined with other large out-of-state donations, is being used to repeal the much-needed election reform that […]