To the Editor: Joe Martin is our Republican candidate for the Maine Senate in District 19. We need a senator in Augusta who is hard-working, dependable, and trustworthy. We need a senator with a respect for our Constitution, a clear understanding of our concerns as Mainers and Americans, and a vision of our State where […]

To the Editor: SAVE is the difference between crushing student loan debt and hope for many Mainers. About 180,000 people in Maine have student loans. They are our neighbors, teachers, recent graduates, nurses, and even our grandparents. Life doesn’t always work out the way we plan it. A lot of people, throughout their lives, struggle […]

To the Editor: Mister Rogers reminded us in difficult times, to look to those who are the helpers. My family moved to western Maine after I spent my career, first as a United States Marine, then as a Sheriff’s deputy, trying to be that person helping those in need. After I retired, I wanted to […]

To the Editor: On November 5, I will cast my vote for Bruce Bryant for District 19 Maine State Senator. If you know Bruce Bryant, as so very many people in Western Maine do, you know he was born and raised here and stayed on to work and raise his family. Bruce knows his way […]

To the Editor: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. – U.S. Constitution – First Amendment There […]

To the Editor: As an American child on a playground, it is often heard, ‘You can’t tell me what to do! It is a free country!’ We Americans know our rights and we cherish our freedoms: our Revolutionary War was fought to obtain independence, the Civil War was fought to end slavery, and World War […]

To the Editor: Joan Beal for Maine House District #81! I have known Joan for 13 years in business, community, and volunteer capacities. Never have I met a more motivated, genuine, and hardworking soul for the betterment and inclusion of all people. Joan’s career choices, life experiences, and multi-faceted skill sets qualify her decisively for […]

To the Editor: Judging by what is happening with the school budget over the last few years, it is evident the funding formula for Poland, Mechanic Falls, and Minot needs to change. Why is it that the residents of the Town of Poland fund 67% of the local portion of the school budget? How is […]

To the Editor: Winter storms, flooding, power outages, and soaring temperatures all take their toll on our health, our dollars, and our communities. “Maine Won’t Wait”, Maine’s Climate Action Plan, created in 2021, has already increased community resilience, renewable job opportunities, and clean energy infrastructure. Now, the Maine Climate Council wants to hear from Mainers […]

To the Editor: I am writing in support of Bruce Bryant. He is running for State Senator for District 19. As a retired educator, I know he will be a strong voice for our rural schools. He has a proven track record supporting our schools. He visited my school to read to our students. It […]