Volkernick is a senior at Mountain Valley High School in his second year as a student representative on the RSU 10 Board of Directors. He enjoys making a ‘positive difference representing the students the best that I can,’ he says.
2020
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Mystery Photo for Oct. 25, 2020
Guess correctly and have a chance to win a $20 Hannaford gift coupon.
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Early risers take aim at Maine’s Youth Hunting Day
NORWAY — Jake and his son Korbin Peaslee woke before daybreak Saturday to get ready for Korbin’s first day of hunting on Maine Youth Hunting Day. Korbin, 8, has been immersed in the sportsman lifestyle since he was born. Jake has been hunting in Maine since he was 10 years old, and introduced his son […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Thelma Beauvais: Elect Libby to House District 64
I have been working with Laurel Libby since the beginning of her campaign. I cannot believe the energy she brings forth every day, searching for new ways to resolve the issues we face as a state and the barriers that stand in our way. She is tireless in her focus to get information out so […]
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Whitney and Bruce Condit: Claxton a ‘tireless advocate’ for Auburn
We are so grateful that Ned Claxton is again running for state Senate in District 20. We are most impressed with his integrity, his ability to listen, and his dedication to collaboration — all qualities that we value highly, yet seem so rare in today’s politics. Ned has supported increased state funding for our schools, […]
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Eric and Stacey Whittington: Jim Handy ‘a true representative’
In this day and age, when so many elections are focused on keeping people divided, Rep. Jim Handy has shown time and time again that he is comfortable working with Democrats, Republicans and independents alike to pass legislation that helps to make life easier for all his constituents. For example, he sponsored legislation to fund […]
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Can Susan Collins avoid the fate of a legendary Maine senator?
Mainers refused a fifth term to Margaret Chase Smith, the only lawmaker until Collins who’s sought one since voters began electing senators more than a century ago.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Lee Umphrey and Doug Dunbar: Instilling hope, creating new opportunities through connections
COVID-19 has upended our lives. We’ve been confronted by unpleasant realities and faced with unexpected challenges. In our communities, long-standing social problems have grown worse. Suicides are on the rise. Overdose deaths are mounting. In the economy, businesses have vanished and thousands of workers have seen their jobs disappear. Many struggle to visualize a promising […]
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Witches! Skeletons! Santa! Yes, Santa!
Yes, 2020’s a horror show, but at least there’s Halloween coming up and people around the Twin Cities determined to see that it safely, spookily, merrily goes on.