Charles Culbertson
Alna’s two candidates on the March 27 ballot for second selectman and the two seeking to be third selectman answered Wiscasset Newspaper’s uniform questions on why they are running; what traits, experience, etc. do they have that will aid their service as selectman; what their top priorities would be if elected, and why; and anything else they would like to get across to voters. The newspaper told candidates their complete response could total up to 500 words.
Second selectman candidate Linda Kristan
As I gathered signatures on the application form for second selectperson in Alna, I heard many times, “Thank you for running.” This was not an impulsive decision on my part. I considered several other ways of serving in Alna before this,including the school board, planning board, and part-time town clerk. The timing was not quite right for those opportunities, but the opening on the select board connected for several reasons. I had the time, energy and r
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Ranked: 5 Deadliest Wars in U.S. History
Although America has suffered less than many countries, the deaths of these servicemembers hit hard and will never be forgotten.
Last month, deaths from the coronavirus in the United States reached a grim milestone as more than 500,000 lost their lives from the disease. That number was greater than all the Americans killed in World War II, Korea and Vietnam combined.
But that number should also highlight that while any loss of life in war is a tragedy, the United States has actually had far fewer casualties than many other countries in many recent conflicts. However, even as the human cost of war can be measured, the question remains whether it is truly appreciated. Freedom isn’t free as the numbers of Americans who paid with their lives should clearly demonstrate.
BOARDMAN Scouts BSA Troop 9054 members continue to hone their skills as they see light at the end of the pandemic tunnel.
For Scoutmaster David Chauvin, this means seeing three Scouts wrap up their Eagle awards and returning to the life lessons that Scouting is known for.
“It has always been my belief that Scouting is important for the extra development of leadership, Scouting skills, moral development and social interaction with leaders and other Scouts,” Chauvin said. “This is especially poignant at this time going to the pandemic when you see how the kids are losing all of those items by not attending school or Scouting events.”
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