As inflation makes it more expensive to fill our gas tanks and grocery carts, Eric Brakey would work to restore the value of our paychecks. As our state senator, Brakey would bring down the cost of living, suspending taxes of life necessities — like heating oil. Brakey would reform welfare, getting able-bodied adults back to […]

Among the great ideas of civilization is the notion of organized government in its various forms, most effective and efficient when it’s democratic, transparent and aimed at benefiting the largest number of citizens most of the time. The most striking example: the Democratic Party in the U.S., creator of Social Security (President Franklin Roosevelt, 1935), […]

It’s obvious that we have some crime problems. It’s also obvious that staying the course in our current law enforcement and prosecution methods will do nothing to solve them. Ed Rabasco knows that and has a plan. That’s why he’s the best choice for district attorney. His plan to implement policies to reduce prison recidivism […]

Bettyann Sheats is a candidate for Maine Senate who has always taken an interest in education. When her children were at Fairview Elementary in Auburn, Bettyann was a parent volunteer on the PTO for numerous years. She will listen to our educators and parents alike, because her practice is to build consensus. When Bettyann sat […]

I’ve known Eric Brakey since he was a young man, working on the Ron Paul presidential campaign a decade ago. Even then he was an excellent leader who listened and collaborated with everyone to achieve results. During his two terms in the Maine Senate, I was proud to know someone was representing me to defend […]

Bettyann Sheats is a respected and effective legislator as well as an involved community member. As the former head of Children’s Services at the Auburn Public Library, I had the occasion to work with Bettyann to connect our elderly veterans with cards created by the children in our community. Bettyann was easy to work with, […]

When I learned that Peggy Rotundo was running for the Maine Senate, I danced a jig. Peggy is one of our state’s most celebrated and effective public servants because she meets people where they are, listens to their needs, and then works relentlessly to address those needs. In today’s hyper-polarized world, Peggy’s proven ability to […]

I was born and raised in Lewiston. After living elsewhere for over a decade, I came home. A few months later, Peggy Rotundo asked if I would volunteer for her campaign to represent Lewiston in the State Senate. I asked, “What if it’s a partisan nightmare at the State House?” She looked me in the […]

I am a retired Lewiston firefighter and lifelong Lewiston resident. I am voting for Peggy Rotundo for state Senate. I wasn’t surprised to learn that the Maine Chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters just endorsed Peggy. During her time in the Legislature, Peggy made sure that we got the funding needed for Lewiston’s […]

A vote for Rep. Margaret Craven is a vote for Lewiston. Margaret has been dedicating her passion and energy for the issues facing the people of Lewiston. In these challenging times, she is always ready to listen and move forward with finding solutions. Margaret’s sons attended Lewiston public schools, and she supports local control through […]