Letters to the Editor

To the editor:
I would like to thank everyone who exercised the right to vote this November 4th. During this historic election, when so many were watching Maine, the voter turnout was amazing, and I was especially pleased to see so many first-time voters participate.
I would particularly like to thank all those who supported me in my campaign and at the polls. And finally I want to congratulate Chris Bell and Mark Goughan for being selected to serve on the council again.
I will do my very best for the city of Caribou over the next three years, and I look forward to working with all the council members and the public in the new year.

 

To the editor:
Are you looking for affordable Christmas gifts with a local or historical flavor? Then the Caribou Sesquicentennial Committee has just the thing(s) for you!
As we prepare to “SesquiCelebrate” our city’s 150th anniversary next year, let’s support the events and activities that can be put on by purchasing commemorative items, which will serve as reminders of this great occasion for years to come. You may have seen our booth at the Arts and Crafts Show, or at the polls on election day. Now available are T-shirts, sweat shirts, mugs, cups, two calendars, and two other special items: a signed, limited-edition John Holub print (three sizes), which is a recreation of a “birds eye” view of Caribou in 1893; and commemorative trees, which come in four different varieties (sponsored by the Rotary Club).
You can see and purchase all of our items, or get more information about purchasing a commemorative tree, at the Caribou Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Downtown Mall, or at Office Max on Sweden Street. Items will also be available at other locations around the city as we approach Christmas. You can also view and order online at www.celebratecaribou.com.
Through your purchases, you’ll truly feel a connection to the history and heritage of Caribou, as well as know that you’ve helped us to celebrate in style next year. (And friends or family who live away will love getting a piece of Caribou!)
We continue to prepare for an exciting year of celebration, commemoration, and education, and we invite you to help with your knowledge, time and enthusiasm. Please don’t feel that if you haven’t gotten involved already that it’s too late to do so. We truly need and value any and all involvement!
Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 5:30 p.m. in the Caribou Room of the Caribou Public Library. Our meetings are casual and typically last approximately an hour. We look forward to seeing you!

To the editor:
After hearing on the news about Caribou Pet Rescue closing its doors, I called Norma Milton and asked what we could do to help. She stated that “money was not the issue.”
As a former board member of CPR, there is no reason why this facility should be closed. If Norma had been left in place to handle and oversee the animal health issues as she had been since day one, all would be still running fine.
This is a crisis that unless stopped immediately, will have a rebounding effect on the whole area. Towns who currently contract with CPR will no longer have a place to take their strays, other area towns will see an increase in strays and animals dumped by the roadside.
There are much better options available than simply closing. There must be something the city of Caribou can do to intervene to save this facility.
Norma told me she is wiling to donate her time to handle the animal health issues as she has done up until two months ago. She would also like to have the corporate rights to Caribou Pet Rescue returned to her as stated in the original corporate documents, so she can continue in her mission to keep Caribou Pet Rescue as a role model for quality animal care.
Please contact your city councilors and save this shelter. It is an asset to your community.

 

To the editor:
I just wanted to take this chance to thank all of the people, in District Three who helped me in any way, shape or form. There are too many to name one at a time and to overlook anyone would be almost criminal on my part. I feel very good about the campaign and understand what the people decided; however, I hope the ideas and points we made will not be lost on the next Legislature.
Again to the people of House District Three, thank you so much for your time, help and all of your support.