To the editor: I am voting for Laura Jones for State Representative for the district covering Vassalboro and Sidney. I’m supporting Laura not just because she grew up in Vassalboro in a family with deep roots in the community. Not just because she has been instrumental in bringing video of town meetings to the community. […]
To the editor: I am a voter from Freedom and wholly support Elise Brown who is running for Western Waldo County’s District #3 County Commissioner. I first met Elise at an event held in Thorndike. She spoke to the group about why she was running and why her life and background were a good fit. […]
To the editor: My wife and I have been married for over 40 years. That’s commitment (four kids, four states, 12 moves, 14 jobs between us). We’ve finally settled in South Bristol and have never been happier. That’s one kind of commitment. Holly Stover exemplifies another, more public sort of commitment. During her years at […]
To the editor: As our election draws closer, I wanted to take the time to write a letter on behalf of Mike Ray, candidate for State Representative for Appleton, Islesboro, Liberty, Lincolnville, Montville, Morrill, and Searsmont. I believe Mike will the best person to serve our communities as our District #40 representative in Augusta. For […]
To the editor: When Laura returned to her home town she returned with a mission to help. She reached out to the community and jumped in to help many of us improve our communication and technology skills. She worked to get some of the town’s meetings online, which helps many of us be able to […]
To the editor: Like many folks at this time of year, I was outside recently, “putting my garden to bed” for the winter. Culling the items that I don’t want, removing the $%#! weeds, and laying in the plants and bulbs I look forward to in the spring. And it struck me. There’s a reason […]
To the editor: I was delighted to learn that Elise Brown, of Liberty, wants to work for our community by running for County Commissioner. Elise has already been working for our community for over 25 years as a foster and adoptive parent, a firefighter, an EMT, co-owner of an employee owned company, a restorative justice […]
To the editor: Caregivers in Maine need support now more than ever before. I hope the candidates and Maine voters will keep caregivers in mind when they cast their ballot. There are approximately 166,000 caregivers in Maine. Chances are you or someone you know is putting in many hours of unpaid care for their loved ones. […]
To the editor: Maine’s future depends on how we act today to protect our environment. With warming oceans and increasing hurricane risks like those seen in North Carolina, it’s clear we need strong leadership to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources. Pam Swift is the candidate who will champion these critical issues. Unlike the […]
To the editor: I urge you to vote for Pam Swift in House District 62, China, Windsor, Somerville and Hibberts Gore. Pam trusts you. She knows you and your doctor will make the best decisions for you and your health. She knows that you can prepare for your children’s futures by helping them understand what […]