I first voted in 1976 when I was 18. I have been a union member and Rumford Mill employee for almost 47 years, having been an officer in the union and even a delegate for Mike Dukakis as the Democratic nominee for president of the U.S. Now I know in my heart that the party’s […]

Stefanie Mahr Damien is the obvious choice for House District 88. She is passionate about the environment, taking care of our aging neighbors, mental health services, housing affordability and supporting small business development. These are issues our area is deeply affected by and should be at the forefront this election season. Stefanie does not fall […]

As a Christian, a Black woman, mother of three, Maine homeowner, and advocate for mental health and youth, I believe Vice President Kamala Harris has the grit and experience to lead our country forward. Her commitment to expanding health care access is particularly meaningful to me, as I struggle with reproductive health issues and have […]

As a former Lewiston resident and current business owner, I’m writing to endorse Lee Clement for state representative. As my City Council representative, Lee was a common-sense individual who understood how government should serve both residents and businesses. He has shown that he will take the time to meet with his constituents and listen to […]

The Donald Trump/JD Vance campaign has taken heat of late for making nativist and divisive racial slurs and memes on social media. Recently they posted a message on “X” suggesting that a Kamala Harris presidency would turn white suburbia into places overrun by migrants from Africa, showing the dichotomy of an image of a cookie […]

More so than ever, retirees on fixed incomes are having to put their dreams on the back burner. Their extended vacations are limited to their backyards. Everything is so much more expensive due to our government’s incompetence. For lots of retirees the “golden years” have diminished. I don’t ever recall when the government helped me […]

Joan Beal is running to represent District 81 in the Maine House. She spent over 30 years as a teacher, working primarily with young children. But that is just one of the ways she has devoted her life to helping people. She was also a court-appointed special advocate for children in foster care. This has […]

Our desire to have affordable health care, lowered prescription drugs, school and community safety, quality education and making a livable wage is something we all share in common. Those who want someone who will work for these things should vote for Bruce Bryant for state Senate in District 19. Bruce has a proven record as […]

On Feb. 29, 2020, the Trump administration signed a peace deal with the Taliban that excluded the Afghanistan government. The Taliban got complete power. The agreement set the terms for complete withdrawal of American troops by May 2021. From Nov. 17, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021, then-President Trump lowered the troop level to 2,500. The […]

Some Maine politicians and political figures are using a misguided strategy to criticize candidates for not disclosing their presidential election votes. This tactic is a false choice fallacy, distorting the issue by presenting only two seemingly exclusive options. Maine voters, known for being “split-ticket voters,” are discerning and not easily swayed by deceptive arguments. They […]