As mayor of Auburn for the past three years, I have seen firsthand the good that elected officials can do when they prioritize constituents’ needs over party loyalty. But sadly, we have all watched recently as our elected representative favored the speaker of the house in her personal quests for higher office, rather than the […]

Ned Claxton has been an outstanding state senator for Senate District 20. He has brought his experience as a family physician in Auburn and Lewiston to his work in the Legislature to deal with the issues Maine people face with health care: reviewing Maine’s need for long-term acute care beds, lowering the cost of prescription […]

The following is why I will vote for Vice President Biden. He will expand the Affordable Care Act, not end it. He will end the divisiveness in Washington to make Congress pass laws again, and make the government workable. He will reestablish our commitments to our allies in Europe to make us the leader of […]

Katey Branch is the best fit to become Maine senator (District 19) because she cares about others. Katey dedicates most of her time toward helping others through the Alan Day Community Garden, where she spends her time gardening and harvesting to help feed the community, teaching the youth about leadership skills, and working toward making […]

Jessica Fay is a strong leader for House District 66, and it is my hope that she will continue to represent me in Augusta. Her work on the environmental committee to eliminate “forever chemicals” in our food packaging is one of the many ways she shows her dedication to keeping the Maine environment healthy for […]

We need a senator who will listen to voters and vote based on constituents’ feedback, not simply vote the party line. Russell Black was elected to the Maine House in 2010. He has since become a lifetime politician for 10 years, and continues to fill Tom Saviello’s former Senate seat. Many people will tell you […]

In the state Legislature, Bettyann Sheats – a graduate of West Point and a veteran Army helicopter pilot – has voted against any bills that would put a burden on responsible gun owners without significant impact on safety. Sfter conferring with the Maine State Police, local police, and gun shops, she voted to require background […]

According to The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Maine is one of only six states to impose restrictions on religious worship that are more onerous than other restrictions touching upon our lives due to the COVID pandemic. Gov. Mills is, of course, to blame for the imposition of this draconian, and unconstitutional order. Still, my […]

Donald Trump would not allow a debate to occur Sept. 29. He was pushy, bombastic, and inconsiderate. In other words, typical Trump. I expected that much, but when he refused to condemn racist groups and told the Proud Boys to “Stand back and stand by” he was suggesting revolt. His obvious intent to ignore the […]

The Sept. 29 presidential debate was a travesty. The pundits will argue who won and who lost, but the real losers are the American people. They have been deprived of an opportunity to make some last minute observations for where the presidential contenders intend to lead the country for four more years. A wise man […]