I am excited that Stefanie Mahr Damien is willing to serve and represent those of us in House District 88. Over the years, I have observed Stefanie and her husband Steve work hard to make Auburn a better place to live. I’ve seen them take dilapidated, empty houses and transform them into beautiful homes our […]

I am writing to urge everyone to vote “yes” on Question 1 in the upcoming referendum. This measure would limit to $5,000 the amount of money an individual or an entity can donate to a political action committee that supports or opposes a candidate for office. The difference between a PAC and a SuperPAC is […]

In rural Bethel I’m writing about lithium deposits in Newry, Rumford and Hanover areas of the state. People should ask their legislators to carefully consider language in mining bills and laws: guard against the harm it might do to water, people, wildlife and the beauty of life here. Legislation language can be used to subvert […]

I am delighted to support Bettyann Sheats for Maine Senate District 20, representing Auburn, Durham, New Gloucester and Poland. Bettyann knows firsthand the significant demands and responsibilities of serving in the Legislature, having served two terms in the Maine House. While drawing upon her experience as a small business owner, veteran and community volunteer, she’s […]

I have heard the acronym DEI used as a smear or criticism, but what it actually means is diversity, equality and inclusion. When used as a smear it means that unless one is a straight, white male, they are not qualified to be a leader or to hold a political office. It infers that if […]

It will be an honor and a privilege to cast my vote for Peggy Rotundo for the Maine state Senate. Peggy is one of our most dedicated and principled public servants — always making time to listen to her constituents and advocate for Lewiston’s interests. During these times of political vitriol, Peggy models civil discourse […]

I hope people vote for Randy Gauvin for state representative for District 75 — Farmington and Chesterville. My vote is in support of Randy in this key role as he is an honest man who displays integrity. I have witnessed these behaviors in the 30-plus years I have known him and then in working close […]

This country is on a speeding train heading toward a financial cliff with no reduction of our national debt in sight. My concern is about Congress and its failure to act on a budget. Maine people and the rest of the country are also losing trust and confidence in our government. Congress should act on […]

The recent Donald Trump incident at Arlington National Cemetery is just another example of the disregard for laws/rules this man represents. Upon arrival with the families, they were all told the rules against picture taking or political campaign activity. Regardless, they forged ahead and did what they wanted to do. Trump’s claim — that the […]

In Auburn, we deserve a tough, loyal communicator as a politician to represent us in the state Legislature. Laurel Libby is that person. She communicates respectfully, but boy is she tough underneath that calm exterior. I know that Laurel is fiercely loyal to her constituents, and we can depend on her doing her level best […]