By some estimates, Maine has the highest property tax rates, on average, in the country. Property taxes are used, along with other sources, to pay for K-12 education. According to U.S. News, in 2024 Maine’s K-12 rankings are 50th, out of 50 states. These two data points don’t make any sense. Why should we pay […]

I write to express my support for Peggy Rotundo for state Senate. Peggy has been an effective voice for the people of Lewiston. As chair of the Legislature’s budget committee, she helped craft a bipartisan budget that included support for mental health treatment programs, preserving education funding, supporting nursing facilities and veterans’ homes, and funding […]

I’ve been involved in politics since 2010. I’ve been an activist, candidate, party official. What I appreciate about Bruce Bickford is that he realizes that the job of a state representative, or hopefully in his case a state senator, is to be an advocate for the people. To be their neighbor and their voice in […]

I have served as fire chief for the town of Paris since 2019. I’m writing to recommend Michael Lance for Maine House District 79. In May 2022, Michael joined the Paris Fire Department to serve the members and visitors of his community. He has been, and continues to be, an invaluable asset to our public […]

I support U.S. Rep. Jared Golden for Congress because he has common sense, doesn’t care about “optics” or the “party line,” and is one of too few in Congress trying to wrestle with America’s gigantic debt problem. Note: The Clinton administration was the last to balance the budget; presidents of both parties have run up […]

I am one of the many fortunate people to have run for Dan Campbell, and the things that made him a great coach would make him a phenomenal leader for House District 90. As a coach, he cared equally about every member of the team, no matter if they were a state champion or the […]

Frankly, I am appalled. As we approach the one-year mark of Lewiston’s horrific mass shooting, Rep. Laurel Libby still has her ammo giveaway from last year on her website. Crass, politically self-serving and tasteless in the extreme. But more important — it is heartbreakingly thoughtless and disrespectful to the victims, families, friends and community impacted […]

I am supporting Charlotte Nutt to represent Oxford County House District 79 and the towns of Paris, West Paris, Sumner and Woodstock. She has chosen to run as an independent with the hope of helping to bridge the divide between people of different party affiliations. I met Charlotte when she visited our neighborhood in Bryant […]

How did the state get so far off track? When will enough be enough? We are facing a tipping point. As a landowner, I am shocked at the latest increase in property taxes that I am paying, and I know others are, too. In my opinion, the state is in crisis. Rep. Laurel Libby is […]

I had the good fortune of being coached by Dan Campbell during my time on the track and field team at Edward Little High School. During countless hours of training, pep talks, and competing, I witnessed firsthand Coach Campbell’s unwavering commitment to his athletes. Since those days on the track, I’ve been continually impressed by, […]