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The loss of the Memorial Bridge would be a serious blow to our
community, undoing decades of development and irreparably damaging the many business and social connections between our two towns.
As a key part of U.S. Route 1, the Memorial Bridge quite literally serves as "The Gateway to Maine" for countless travelers as they tour
this historic route spanning from Key West to Canada. In fact, the
Wikipedia page for U.S. Route 1 itself prominently displays a photo of
the Memorial Bridge. For Maine to sever this historic connection and
divert this traffic would send a very grim message about our state's
values -- or lack thereof. Moreover, the loss of this bridge would be
an inexcusable insult to the World War I veterans for whom the bridge
was originally dedicated.
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