The people of this community are very fortunate to have Bettyann Sheats running for Maine Senate. I know Bettyann in community and church contexts, and I admire her as a level-headed, thoughtful person who is a hard worker and good listener. My son is active-duty Air Force, and I have appreciated Bettyann’s insight on what […]

As a teacher and community advocate, Julie McCabe consistently demonstrates a dedication to improving the lives of those around her. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside her, witnessing her passion for empowering her students with practical skills, such as financial literacy and budgeting, while encouraging them to use their voices for change. Julie understands […]

I am writing in support of Sue Martin’s guest column (“Universal school choice — a good choice?,” Sept. 15). I completely agree that while universal school choice may sound like a good idea, it is not. Taxpayers should not subsidize parents who choose to send their children to private schools. First of all, this would […]

I look at the source of campaign funds before I vote. Dan Campbell is running for state representative as a Clean Elections candidate. That means he secured individual $5 contributions from 180 registered voters in House District 90 to finance his campaign. With the matching money from the Clean Elections Fund, he has a total […]

I’m so sorry. I’m sorry I offended someone by posting a sign with the word “Harris” on it. Someone found it terribly offensive and stole it the same night I put it up. Some people must be offended that a presidential candidate might champion the right to make decisions about one’s body without government interference; […]

Where has the Democrat Party gone? Sure, there’s still a party with that name, but it’s a shell of its former “classic liberal” roots. I’m 62 years old and remember when the Democrat Party stood for the working man. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in his speech last month, “The Democrats stood against authoritarianism, […]

I am super excited about Eric Giroux, candidate for state representative. Eric is a guy who believes that, as he takes care of his young family, he can also help the families of western Maine. He is a man who believes in service. People should just look at what he does for work: firefighter, EMT, […]

Lee Clement has served us well. I know him as a director and secretary for our homeowners association and as a two-term city councilor representing our ward. His habit of researching the issues and consulting his constituents for their views, and then speaking intelligently, is the mark of a true citizen representative. Lee cares about […]