Some Maine politicians and political figures are using a misguided strategy to criticize candidates for not disclosing their presidential election votes. This tactic is a false choice fallacy, distorting the issue by presenting only two seemingly exclusive options. Maine voters, known for being “split-ticket voters,” are discerning and not easily swayed by deceptive arguments. They […]

I am voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz this November because they’re the best choice for me as an American to remain free. I have no faith at all in the other choice. I carefully look at a person’s words and, if they match their actions, I trust that person. I encourage all Americans […]

I encourage registered voters in Auburn, Durham, Poland and New Gloucester to vote for Bettyann Sheats for state Senate. I met Bettyann almost 15 years ago through volunteer work. Bettyann volunteers a lot in our community. Bettyann graduated from West Point, the United States Military Academy. She served our country in the Army for eight […]

I am urging everyone to reelect Mana Abdi to the Maine House of Representatives from District 95 in Lewiston. She is running against a well-known opponent, Lee Clement, who failed to get reelected to the Lewiston City Council after much negativity surrounding him reported in local news. In contrast, Mana Abdi has worked hard on […]

America seems to be divided everywhere one looks. Moral issues, ethical issues, and a general sense of disagreement on important issues. As the divide has seemed to expand, regardless of where one looks, one thing I have noticed is that there are people trying to heal it. While many candidates in Maine have appeared to […]

For a moment, let’s forget about the personalities at the top of the D and R tickets and consider an overriding issue — climate change. One party takes it seriously while the other plays lip service or dismisses it altogether, advocating drilling for more fossil fuel, particularly in the Arctic. Project 2025, being promoted by […]

The arrival of campaign signs has me thinking about the upcoming election. In particular, I’m thinking about who I want to represent the people in Auburn and Minot. In my opinion, the best choice is Rep. Laurel Libby. In the four years that Rep. Libby has served in Augusta, she has proved to be a […]

There are some real doozies among the legislative proposals submitted by Auburn’s Rep. Laurel Libby. She wanted to allow bail commissioners to carry guns into jails and prisons. Anyone who has ever been “inside” knows how dangerous this could be. Ask any guard at the county lockup if it’s a good idea, and one might […]

As a resident of New Auburn, I am proud to cast my vote for Stefanie Mahr Damien for House District 88 this November. I know Stefanie and her husband well, and feel strongly about her ability to continue to build on the legislative successes we’ve seen over the past two years. Stefanie is kind, generous, […]

On Aug. 23 I placed a sign on my front lawn supporting Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to lead our American government. The next morning I went to the mailbox, and the Harris-Walz sign was gone. I checked the surrounding area and grasses up and down the street, and I did not find the […]