Local Letters to the Editor

Center Theater a local gem

To the Editor:
    My wife and I just came home from a wonderful afternoon at the Center Theater. They had a great piano accompaniment for Buster Keaton’s 1927 “The General.” For a couple of hours we could slip back to a much simpler, more joyful time.
    Thank you Center Theater for doing this and so many other things for our community. I will be sure to renew my membership.

Chris Maas
Dover-Foxcroft

Prioritize people over animals

To the Editor:
    There is something wrong with the way some people think.
    For example, some worry more about how animals are hunted and killed by man.
    They should look at what happens when a coyote kills a deer. The coyote doesn’t care how the deer is suffering; they just care about eating.
    People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the Humane Society of the United States have so much time and money that they should look at how they can help find a way to stop domestic violence and the countless women and children being sexually assaulted each year.
    They have to live with this for the rest of their lives.

Joseph Riitano Sr.
Sangerville

Newly-elected legislator introduces himself

To the Editor:
    I am honored to represent the citizens of House District 119 in the upcoming 127th session of the Maine Legislature. After re-districting, the “new” district 119 is made up of: Abbot, Beaver Cove, Bowerbank, Greenville, Guilford, Monson, Parkman, Sangerville, Sebec, Shirley, Willimantic, plus the unorganized territories of Blanchard Township, Northeast Piscataquis (including Barnard and Elliottsville townships) and Northwest Piscataquis.
    I would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to outgoing representative Pete Johnson of Greenville. Pete has served us very well over four terms while always looking out for the best interests of the people of Piscataquis County.
    It is my intent to keep constituents updated with occasional informational letters in this publication. I will also be distributing newsletters to anyone that wishes to subscribe. If you wish to receive these newsletters and are currently on Pete’s mailing list you need do nothing. If you are not currently on a mailing list, and wish to be, simply email me at pastearns1955@gmail.com and indicate whether you prefer electronic delivery, hard copy, or both.
    I may be contacted at the above email address with any of your legislative needs or concerns. I can also be reached by telephone at home 207-876-3242, cell 207-343-2615 or at the State House (800) 423-2900. Written correspondence should be directed to: Representative Paul Stearns, 2 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0002.
    Best Wishes for the coming Holiday Season and the New Year,

Rep. Paul Stearns
House District 119