I write to support Neil McLean for district attorney for Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. He served as one of my prosecutors in  Kennebec and Somerset counties for many years. His work was thorough and professional, and he was highly regarded by law enforcement, defense attorneys and judges. He was very effective in his case […]

I found the article early this month in the Sun Journal regarding Paul LePage’s proposed attempt to reduce and eventually eliminate the state income tax, interesting regarding how he intends to accomplish this transition. He was obsessed with this idea while he was governor for eight years. The attempt at that time was not popular […]

I urge Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King to support the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022,” negotiated between Sen. Joe Manchin and his Democratic colleagues. This balanced bill helps fight climate change, strengthens U.S. economic security, reduces prescription drug prices for older Americans and lowers the federal budget deficit. How does it do all […]

I hope voters join me this November by electing Assistant District Attorney Neil McLean as district attorney for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. We have to be honest with ourselves that too many well-intentioned criminal justice reforms simply aren’t working. In my 17 years as a police officer the crime scene has changed, with more […]

Gov. Janet Mills is offering free dental care to low-income recipients who qualify. Having a surplus in Maine doesn’t make it right to leave the chicken coop unattended while the fox is at large. Disabled people deserve a helping hand. For the others bleeding the system and relying on taxpayers for handouts, shame on you. […]

During my term as mayor, after hours of discussion we voted to turn the Pettengill property into a park.  We hoped with the new Geiger school up the road, we could attract young working middle class families to our city. The neighborhood was middle working class. However, I suppose when one holds a big job […]

Recently, one-time President Trump told a group of conservative college students in Tampa, Florida, that he and his supporters will not break, not yield, never give in, never give up, “never, ever, ever back down” in their fight with the “tyrants” who oppose them because true “Americans kneel to God, and God alone.” Said the […]

We’ve tried to be reasonable. We asked to be listened to. We offered up ideas at every Auburn Planning Board and City Council meeting. We’ve also been trying to encourage more public engagement from the city of Auburn. We even proved that the wider community does not want these zoning changes by gathering over than […]

My wife and I enjoyed driving our three sons around Lake Auburn. As infants, the ride meant an early nap time, as toddlers the chance to stop and hop on rocks or throw stones in the water. And as youths it meant enjoying the changing seasons, ice cream, lunch and miniature golf. Our grandchildren are […]

Lewiston has been very fortunate to have a number of excellent state legislators, and key among them is Margaret Craven. I am so pleased that she is a candidate again for the Maine House of Representatives. Margaret has two critical characteristics that stand out in my mind. First, she is dedicated to promoting health and […]