Before I moved to Maine and experienced the “citizen Legislature” firsthand, I had never thought to seek a relationship with my state legislators. So I still can’t believe my luck that Margaret Craven represents my family in Augusta. I have had the opportunity to be part of multiple conversations between Rep. Craven and her constituents. […]

Commissioner responsibilities include overseeing the county personnel system, coordinating activities of the county board, and central administration, including county departments with independently elected officers such as auditor and treasurer, recorder, attorney and sheriff. Responsibilities also include reviewing, adjusting and adopting the annual county budget, monitoring the fiscal health of the county, and authorizing the application […]

The election process offers us both a voice and a choice. It is important to exercise voice and choice responsibly. I know I will exercise my voice and choice by voting for Peggy Rotundo for state Senate. Peggy is an experienced servant of the people who has made great contributions to the people of Maine […]

I am writing to support Tamara Hoke for Maine House of Representatives District 76. Tammy has deep roots here in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls. She has literally written the book on its local history, and she serves the public in her work at the Jay-Niles Library. During her time there, she has helped to […]

My undergraduate degree is in biology, and I’m certified to teach both life and physical sciences. I pay property taxes, living within the Lake Auburn watershed. On Oct. 11, I witnessed the Auburn Planning Board’s intention to recommend a minimum three-acre building lot within the watershed. The members had their marching orders, come heck or […]

Having served with Ed Rabasco for more than 10 years on the Regional School Unit 16 School Board, I strongly support his bid for district attorney. I respect and value Ed’s commitment, problem solving skills and unwavering support for RSU 16 students, staff and families. If elected as district attorney, the same qualities that have […]

I’m proud to cast my vote for my husband, Adam R. Lee, for Maine House of Representatives in District 89. Many of the qualities that make Adam an ideal partner would also make him an ideal representative. He is warm, caring and intelligent, and he lives his life in service to others. He is a […]

As a neighbor, Bettyann Sheats has impressed me with her dedication to the well-being of her community. Busy as a small business owner and campaigner for Maine Senate, she still came to an 8 a.m. community meeting outdoors in the rain. She reliably comments thoughtfully to emails seeking input on other community issues. When she […]

I will be supporting Hildie Lipson for state representative in the towns of Leeds, Turner and Wayne, District 91. I have had the privilege of knowing Hildie for several years and have always been impressed by her ability to really listen and be prepared with sound responses to questions and concerns. I have spent some […]

If people don’t know her yet, you should. Laurel Libby is running to once again represent Minot and part of Auburn as a Maine state representative. Laurel believes in freedom. Freedom of speech, freedom for parents to take part in their child’s education, and freedom from mandates, just to name a few. She knows the […]