Letters to the Editor

To the editor:

Last week I attended a public candidate forum, a fine civic event sponsored by the Presque Isle High School social studies department. The staff and students are to be commended.

During the event, I heard presentations by Aroostook’s two Democratic senate candidates, Troy Jackson (District 1), an Allagash logger, former legislative leader, and fighter for labor and working families, and Mike Carpenter, (District 2), Houlton lawyer, small business owner, and former State Attorney General. Each spoke eloquently with passion and pride of their County roots and dreams for returning prosperity.

To the editor:

I am writing to discuss the support of Melissa Richardson in her quest to continue as Registrar of Deeds for Southern Aroostook County.

Melissa is currently serving as the appointed Registrar of Deeds and is well reversed in the managerial aspects of running the office, meeting the public and overseeing three employees.

To the editor:

Last week, I took advantage of early voting and cast my “Yes” vote on Question 5, supporting election reform in the State of Maine through Ranked Choice Voting. In a current political climate comparable to the melodrama of the Jerry Springer show, Ranked Choice Voting will encourage integrity and common decency to our process of electing state leaders.

To the editor:

Once again, Maine is in the position of providing important leadership to the nation by voting “Yes” on Question 5 and approving “Ranked Choice Voting” on November 8. We support Question 5 and we hope you will join with us in casting a “Yes” vote.

To the Editor:

     Caribou’s Downtown Mall parking lots should remain free and public and here’s why. Free public parking downtown is a major asset for the city. It not only makes the downtown “business-friendly,” it also makes the city “community-friendly” for events such as Thursdays on Sweden, Heritage Days, Caribou Marathon, 2017 Moose Permit Lottery, and other public events.

Monahan for House 146

To the editor:

     Voters in Maine House District 146 have the opportunity to vote for an amazing candidate on Nov. 8. Rosemary Monahan lives in Woodland where she raised her niece and nephew. She has coached Little League, served in the Woodland PTA, served on the Woodland Planning Board, and currently chairs the Woodland Zoning Board of Appeals.

Not helpful to drug situation

To the editor:
With all the recent drug problems Maine has had including addiction, overdose and death from abused prescription pills, heroin and cocaine, why would we approve another drug to increase already existing problems?

Please participate in Aroostook survey

To the editor:
Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP) is an area leader in providing a wide range of services to citizens across Aroostook County.

Saucier offers real voice in Augusta

To the editor:
I urge the voters of District 147 to re-elect Bob Saucier as your representative in the state legislature.