I am saddened when friends and neighbors complain about Congress, schools, “Augusta,” or the governor. It is important to remember that the public has a say in who is elected or replaced and can make opinions and desires known when elected officials are deliberating. People filling those positions should possess character and intelligence. Experience and […]
Doretta Colburn
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Colburn best to represent District 71
After careful consideration, we have decided to vote for Doretta Colburn this November to represent District 71 in the Maine State House. We believe now, more than ever, that strong compassionate women are needed in government. As a former pastor and a current farmer, we believe Colburn would serve us and the state well in […]
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Colburn will find long-term solutions
New thinking and fresh ideas are needed in Augusta. Party ideology and special interests haven’t served the public well. People must focus on long-term challenges and not get stuck in trade-off thinking. Economic and environmental issues can co-exist. Health care and financial security need not conflict. Short-term savings and long-term investment are each necessary. Who […]
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Colburn — a new voice in Augusta
We don’t usually write letters to a newspaper, but we think it is important to share why we are supporting Doretta Colburn to represent our district in the State House come Nov. 6. Colburn has listened to our frustration and concerns regarding access to health care and the need for expansion of Medicaid to be […]
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Getting to know Doretta Colburn
Living in the country and appreciating my privacy, I get annoyed when strange people come in my driveway. I always ask myself, now what are they peddling — religion, products or politics? It happened to me recently when I came out from my wood lot and found an unknown car in my driveway, and my […]
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Maine House 71: Doretta Colburn vs. H. Sawin Millett
Representing: Norway, Sweden, Waterford and West Paris. [td_block_7 custom_title=”Maine House 71″ separator=”” category_ids=”72257″ tag_slug=”maine house 71″ limit=”” tdc_css=””]
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Doretta Colburn
Maine House 71 Social media accounts: Facebook, Doretta Colburn for Maine House; www.DorettaforHouse.com Occupation: Farmer, business woman. Education: Masters of divinity, Yale. Community Organizations: Board member, Waterford Library; board member, Waterford World’s Fair; life member, Waterford Historical Society; life member, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Personal information (hobbies, etc.): I enjoy gardening, hiking, reading, boating, […]
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District needs Doretta Colburn
I don’t usually write letters to a newspaper, but I think it is important to share why I am supporting Doretta Colburn to represent my district (Norway, Waterford, Sweden and West Paris) in the State House on Nov. 6. I have gotten to know Colburn quite well through community events. Her support of great health […]
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Waterford farmer seeks election to state House seat
WATERFORD — Insisting it is “time for significant change in our government,” organic farmer and retired pastor Doretta Colburn is seeking election to a State House seat this fall. Colburn, a Democrat, is eyeing the 71st District seat held since 2010 by Norway Republican Tom Winsor. Winsor, who can’t run for re-election because of term […]