I don’t know if I’m the only one who is tired of politicians who, after serving one or two terms, want a do-over. If they didn’t put enough money aside for later years, there are plenty of help wanted signs around for a job. We’ve had enough of Bruce Poliquin, Paul LePage, Eric Brakey and […]

Peggy Rotundo has always worked hard for the people of Lewiston, and if elected she would continue to do a super job as she’s proven in the past. She has all of us on her mind, and I would be proud to help her in any way I can. Peggy really cares about helping veterans […]

As November approaches, it’s great to see so many sharp looking blue and white “Eric Brakey for Maine Senate” signs appearing in yards. Supporters remember Eric was a unifier as a two-term Maine senator. Brakey understands that Mainers work hard for their money, so he worked to reform welfare and oppose corporate welfare giveaways. Brakey […]

The dramatic and hyperbolic ads being run against U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, illustrating him as someone who is out of touch with the middle class, are a stark example of the sheer desperation currently permeating every facet of the Republican Party. Unlike his predecessor Bruce Poliquin, who voted strictly along party lines, Golden has not […]

During my time with the city of Lewiston, I was honored to work with Kristen Cloutier as she served as city councilor, council president, and mayor. Two of Kristen’s strengths stood out: her deep commitment to improving her hometown and the lives of its residents, and her skill at working with others, regardless of their […]

Endorsing Edouard Plourde for Androscoggin County commissioner is an easy call for me. Not only does Ed have a decades-long track record of civic engagement (city council, Rotary, airport, Museum L/A, among others) but he is incumbent in the post (having stepped up after a resignation). Atop this well-known track record of public service, I […]

U.S. Congress candidate Bruce Poliquin claims President Biden and all Democrats have caused all the inflation and high gas prices. That is not true. Has Poliquin forgotten about the pandemic that’s disrupted the global supply chain? The war in Ukraine that’s caused high gas prices? Ukraine’s wheat production is down 41 percent, and Russia burned […]

Sheila Lyman is the state House District 76 candidate to help bring us through the recession. As a business owner, she is familiar with building balanced budgets and moving successfully through difficult times. With the closing of the Pixelle mill, it is important for Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls to learn how to rein in […]

We recently celebrated Maine Farmers’ Market Week in conjunction with the national week celebrated across the country. More than 100 farmers’ markets across the state offer fresh fruits, vegetables and meats directly from Maine farms to residents and tourists alike. These markets give Maine farmers and other producers a chance to engage with customers directly. […]

I’m so tired of both sides bashing each other instead of telling us how they can make my life better. If political candidates can’t tell us how they will fix our situation, and only demonize the other guy, what good are they? This goes for both sides of the equation. In the midterms I want […]