I’m grateful that U.S. Rep. Jared Golden sponsored HR 6707, which ensures Wabanaki tribes benefit from future federal laws, just like other federally recognized tribes. I also hope U.S. Sen. Angus King does the same. For more than 40 years, Wabanaki tribes in Maine have been unable to benefit from over 151 federal laws, missing […]

Justin Brown serves as lieutenant of the criminal investigation division, having worked for the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office over 22 years. He is a local man. We saw firsthand how he handles issues. He is professional, but has a down-to-earth approachable demeanor and knows how to get results. That’s why we are supporting Justin. Sharon […]

Margaret Craven is the District 93 representative to the Maine House. District 93 is now largely west of Central Avenue and north of Sabattus. She very much deserves to be re-elected. Margaret has demonstrated great ability to get things done. She has the ability to work “across the aisle” to get legislation passed. She brings […]

I was so grateful to hear Rep. Kristen Cloutier has decided to run for House District 94. My only complaint is that my neighbors and I were not included in her new district after redistricting was done. After many years on the job as a school bus driver, I found myself unemployed because of the […]

As a party, Republicans leave a lot to be desired. The Conservative Political Action Conference invited the Hungarian autocrat, Viktor Orban, to speak. Many Republicans praise him. The Maine Republican platform wants to eliminate the state income tax, prevent any talk in schools about transgender students, not just in early grades but through high school. […]

Hats off to the Edward Little High School Class of 1951 for its wonderful gift memorializing the school’s late great music director, Donald Gay. By naming the new performing arts center in his honor, the graduates have shown the importance of arts programming to the community. Ralph Tuttle, Auburn

I was so pleased to read former Republican legislator Pat Flood’s endorsement of Senate Democratic candidate Peggy Rotundo. His words, based on his experience working with her in the Legislature, remind us how important it is to have legislators who can work “across the aisle,” especially in today’s political climate. Peggy epitomizes the kind of […]

I ask people to please stop removing and damaging political signs. I am interested in local politics. This year I decided to help make candidates’ names more familiar by putting up a few signs for two of the candidates. I did not expect some signs in Poland to be removed or damaged. I have cleaned […]

I am proud that my 35 years in public service began as a member of the Maine Legislature in 1979, representing Lewiston throughout the 1980s. Janet Mills was elected district attorney for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties and, in my role as a legislator, I worked with her from the beginning of her career in […]

Before I moved to Maine and experienced the “citizen Legislature” firsthand, I had never thought to seek a relationship with my state legislators. So I still can’t believe my luck that Margaret Craven represents my family in Augusta. I have had the opportunity to be part of multiple conversations between Rep. Craven and her constituents. […]