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Letter: Criticism of Beem unwarranted

Recently, Mr.Leary, from Higgins Beach and “Away,” wrote a scathing note about Edgar Allen Beem. Leary stated that Ed writes “Nasty, mean-spirited, hate-filled” comments that are “consistently obnoxious.”   Just out of curiosity, Mr...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: Right goal, wrong strategy from Beem

While I agree with Edgar Allen Beem's goal of ending hunger, as expressed in his column of Sept. 12, I believe his solution of a tax on meals at restaurants is not necessarily the best appr...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: Harpswell newspaper will be missed

There have been town newspapers in Harpswell’s past. One I ran across covered happenings in one section of the town. Another covered municipal matters, but gave no clear picture of the whole town. None gave a comprehensive look at the many municipal, civic, histori...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: DeChant for Bath state representative

Whether they believe in man-made climate change or not, Mainers respect our beautiful state. We make the most of our resources without being wasteful. In this upcoming election, we need to elect Jennifer DeChant in House District 62 (most of Bath). She is keenly aware of both the economic ...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: DeChant should be Bath's state rep

I urge my fellow citizens in House District 62 to vote for Jennifer DeChant. Jennifer has hands-on experience in small business, community and economic development, and the executive and legislative branches. She has been active in Bath community affairs. In addition, she and her husband a...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Letter: Pierce in Senate District 19

Sagadahoc County has some great, hard-working small business candidates running for state offices, some who have never run before. We see them in our county daily. The movers and shakers of our communities. If elected, we can count on them to put their best foot forward for the benefit our our co...

• Opinion •
Monday, September 24, 2012

Thelma R. Lavoie, 88

TOPSHAM — Thelma R. Lavoie, 88, died Sept. 6 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, after a short illness. Lavoie was born June 17, 1924, in Topsham, to Delia Dugas Frenier and William Frenier. She had one sister, Evelyn Bowley.  

Obituaries •
Friday, September 21, 2012

Walter A. Guild Jr., 90: World traveler

TOPSHAM — Col. Walter A. Guild Jr., 90,  died of natural causes on Sept. 8.

Obituaries •
Friday, September 21, 2012

Mid-Coast Meetings: Sept. 21-27

Brunswick

Community •
Friday, September 21, 2012

Russell P. Favreau, 83

BRUNSWICK — Russell P. Favreau, 83, died Sept. 12 at Mid Coast Hospital, with his family by his side.

Obituaries •
Friday, September 21, 2012
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