VillageSoup and The Republican Journal welcome letters to the editor, which may be sent to news@villagesoup.com or mailed to 161 High Street, Belfast, ME 04915. Letters must include a full name and daytime telephone number for verification, as well as town of residence. Please limit letters to 500 words, or arrange to write a guest column by calling the editor at 338-3333. The Journal edits letters for libel, clarity and space. Letters must be received by Monday at 5 p.m. to be considered for inclusion in that week's newspaper.