Under the administration of Gov. Paul LePage, tax breaks were given to the wealthiest Mainers, while cuts to programs like the Low-Cost Drugs for the Elderly or Disabled were proposed. Legislators Peggy Rotundo and Margaret Craven helped salvage that program at the time. Under the Affordable Care Act, there was a proposed Medicaid expansion that […]

Gov. Janet Mills is a great listener, problem solver and consensus builder. I have known her since 1980. She has always impressed me as an intelligent, thoughtful and dedicated community leader. As a retired public school educator, I am grateful for Janet leading with way, with the Legislature, to finally honor the state’s obligation to […]

I will be voting for Tamara Hoke for House District 76 in November. Tamara would listen to all concerns with an open mind and would fight for every Maine family. She would work hard with both parties to help Maine move forward. Her strong dedication to her community and state would serve us well in […]

Voters in District 20 (Auburn, Durham, New Gloucester and Poland) have an opportunity to return Bettyann Sheats to the State House. Her experience and service make her an excellent candidate for Senate. Her education at West Point, followed by eight years of active duty as a helicopter pilot, speaks to her values, competence and leadership. […]

I am excited to support Peggy Rotundo as Lewiston’s next senator. As a lifelong Lewiston resident, I know that Peggy is the right choice. She cares about people in Lewiston and is always there when people need her. Peggy’s thoughtful approach to working with people from across the aisle is what we need to represent […]

As representative for House District 60 (soon to be District 94 after redistricting), Kristen Cloutier has worked tirelessly over the past four years to advocate for the people of Lewiston. I have found Kristen to be very helpful and responsive toward her constituents. She sponsored a bill and convened a working group regarding an issue […]

Concerned, caring and committed to providing a collaborative and forward-thinking role in the Maine Senate, Bettyann Sheats stands head and shoulders above the competition. I feel really comfortable voting for Bettyann Sheats. Bob Gardner, Auburn

It is no secret that a lot of people are frustrated, confused and tired of the polarizing and often hostile speech that dominates our political arenas. Many Maine voters do not feel that anyone is listening to them or doing anything about the turmoil they see and hear around them. I encourage our political candidates […]

Even Florida doesn’t want Paul LePage. This says a lot. When he was governor, it came to a point we didn’t want him either. Now he’s trying again and starting out with women’s rights. Women can use their own minds to do the right thing for themselves. Gov. Janet Mills fights for us, not against […]

I’m offended by the political ad suggesting that something is bad about Gov. Janet Mills because she lived in San Francisco and backpacked through Europe. My own daughter did those exact two things when she was in her twenties. She has never been wealthy, snooty, or disconnected with the people of Maine. Rather, these experiences […]