As a family member of a 20-year veteran of Maine’s health care workforce, I hope my neighbors join me in voting for Kristen Cloutier for House District 94 in November. Rep. Cloutier has worked tirelessly to expand the health care workforce in Maine. Last year she sponsored a bill that established a commission that will […]

Dan Campbell is the candidate I support for House District 90 state representative. I have known Dan for 30 years and have seen him work tirelessly for student athletes, as well as those with substance abuse and other life issues. He has earned all of the accolades and awards he has received. I wasn’t surprised […]

Lee Clement is running for the Legislature from House District 96. Lewiston needs this thoughtful, intelligent, successful, wise, honest, transparent, cooperative and kind man to help make Augusta do the right thing for Lewiston. His career as a public safety professional is perfect preparation for understanding and solving this city’s and state’s problems at a […]

I know from experience, having served in the state Senate for 10 years, that serving as a state representative requires an enormous commitment of time and energy, doing the legislative work required at the State House and listening to the needs and concerns of the people one represents back home. I know Stefanie Mahr Damien […]

State Sen. Peggy Rotundo is running for reelection for District 21 in Lewiston. She is a caring person with integrity and honesty and is well known throughout Lewiston and Maine. She can bring people together to solve problems and move forward. I met Peggy when she served on the Lewiston School Board. I have talked […]

I will be voting to reelect U.S. Rep. Jared Golden. I don’t always agree with him, but the issues on which we do agree — protection of Social Security and Medicare, and a woman’s right to control her own body, to name just two — far outweigh the issues on which we disagree. I know […]

We received our property tax bill the other day. It made me think about Maine’s tax rates in general, which are in the top four highest in the country, and number one highest state for property tax rates, when compared to income. In contrast, states like New Hampshire have no income tax, and still their […]

The people of this community are very fortunate to have Bettyann Sheats running for Maine Senate. I know Bettyann in community and church contexts, and I admire her as a level-headed, thoughtful person who is a hard worker and good listener. My son is active-duty Air Force, and I have appreciated Bettyann’s insight on what […]

As a teacher and community advocate, Julie McCabe consistently demonstrates a dedication to improving the lives of those around her. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside her, witnessing her passion for empowering her students with practical skills, such as financial literacy and budgeting, while encouraging them to use their voices for change. Julie understands […]

I am writing in support of Sue Martin’s guest column (“Universal school choice — a good choice?,” Sept. 15). I completely agree that while universal school choice may sound like a good idea, it is not. Taxpayers should not subsidize parents who choose to send their children to private schools. First of all, this would […]