The owner of A Tec auto has put up a campaign sign that in my mind crosses the line. It asserts that people should not vote for Barack Obama because he has…
Without the people who volunteer their time to do the work, there would be no trails for people to ride on and enjoy. It doesn’t need to be a lot of hours…
This year the Western Mountains Youth Soccer Association (WMYSA) had its inaugural season in North Franklin County, and I want to thank all who helped make it a success. More than 32…
In this economic crisis, we all worry how our vote will affect our taxes and the taxes of the small businesses that are so important to Franklin County. How can you tell…
I’m in favor of politicians telling lies. Wait, that didn’t come out quite right. While it’s true that candidates’ falsehoods, fibs and fabrications make a columnist’s job easier, I could still eke…
It is a common statement that millions of people in the U.S. have no access to health care. The media usually transposes “care” for “insurance.” Access to insurance is not access to…
As a resident of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District (motto: We’re The District You Didn’t Visit On Your Vacation, Because We Don’t Have Much In The Way Of Apple Stores, Uzbek Cuisine Or…
I read with interest and sadness William Crandall’s letter regarding stolen campaign signs. Mr. Crandall is an engaged and active member of our community, and I have had the pleasure of working…
As the Franklin County Republican Committee Chair, I am deeply sadden and frustrated by the coordinated actions from some malicious individual(s) that have targeted and removed McCain/Palin and other republican party candidate’s…
Last night the MSAD 9 school board debated a proposal which would require students to waive their rights of privacy and allow school officials complete access to police reports that currently are…