I’ve known Eric Brakey since he was a young man, working on the Ron Paul presidential campaign a decade ago. Even then he was an excellent leader who listened and collaborated with everyone to achieve results. During his two terms in the Maine Senate, I was proud to know someone was representing me to defend […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
Debora Cleveland: Sheats an empathic, caring candidate for Senate District 20
Bettyann Sheats is a respected and effective legislator as well as an involved community member. As the former head of Children’s Services at the Auburn Public Library, I had the occasion to work with Bettyann to connect our elderly veterans with cards created by the children in our community. Bettyann was easy to work with, […]
Darby Ray: Lewiston needs Rotundo’s leadership ‘now more than ever’
When I learned that Peggy Rotundo was running for the Maine Senate, I danced a jig. Peggy is one of our state’s most celebrated and effective public servants because she meets people where they are, listens to their needs, and then works relentlessly to address those needs. In today’s hyper-polarized world, Peggy’s proven ability to […]
Cara Courchesne: Rotundo ‘a smart legislator who works across the aisle’
I was born and raised in Lewiston. After living elsewhere for over a decade, I came home. A few months later, Peggy Rotundo asked if I would volunteer for her campaign to represent Lewiston in the State Senate. I asked, “What if it’s a partisan nightmare at the State House?” She looked me in the […]
Larry Pettengill Jr.: Rotundo ‘does more than her part to help all of us’
I am a retired Lewiston firefighter and lifelong Lewiston resident. I am voting for Peggy Rotundo for state Senate. I wasn’t surprised to learn that the Maine Chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters just endorsed Peggy. During her time in the Legislature, Peggy made sure that we got the funding needed for Lewiston’s […]
Diane Poirier: Vote for Rep. Craven, vote for Lewiston
A vote for Rep. Margaret Craven is a vote for Lewiston. Margaret has been dedicating her passion and energy for the issues facing the people of Lewiston. In these challenging times, she is always ready to listen and move forward with finding solutions. Margaret’s sons attended Lewiston public schools, and she supports local control through […]
Virginia Starbird: Mainers should educate themselves before voting
In a few short weeks we will be headed to the polls for decisions that will effect not only our lives, but the lives of our children and grandchildren. Voters should do their research and look at the issues being brought to the forefront. (1) The privatization of Medicare and Social Security — we can’t […]
Sara Boss: House candidate Shaw a ‘very valuable advocate’ for Auburn
Having grown up on a farm in central Maine, I know how important it is to have strong advocates for our agricultural economy and rural communities in Augusta. That’s why I am proudly supporting Kathy Shaw for state representative in Maine District 88. As the co-owner and operator of a small farm in Auburn, Kathy […]
Heidi Brooks: Support proven leaders this election
Bettyann Sheats demonstrated outstanding leadership while serving in the Legislature. She led on transportation and veterans’ issues, along with several other initiatives. Peggy Rotundo is a champion for Lewiston and the state of Maine. Her tireless efforts have resulted in improvements for education, health care and our community. Margaret Craven has experience advocating for people […]
John Nutting: All legislators need to use common sense
After the unspeakable 2021 murders in Turner, a broad coalition of groups approached the Legislature to change the standard that law enforcement uses to bring someone to an emergency room for a mental health evaluation. Parents, NAMI, the psychiatrists’ association, ACT teams, county sheriffs and state police all lobbied to lower the standard from “Imminent […]