I am a 96-year-old, female, World War II Marine Corps veteran, and I support Paul Chace in his bid to become the representative for new Legislative District 46 (part of Pownal, North Yarmouth and Durham).

I have been on the receiving end of Paul and Karen Chace’s kindness and generosity many times at neighborhood barbecues and dinners. I have heard Paul explain confusing economic concepts and political issues patiently and in a way that was easy to understand. Paul’s broad knowledge base comes from his extensive background in business and health care. He is a hard worker who has compassion for senior citizens and veterans and I am proud to know him.

We need to send Paul Chace to Augusta.

Alice C. Fellows

Durham

Austin supporter

One of my early encounters with Rep. Susan Austin was at our town caucus in 2008. We had had no Town Committee to that point and most of us were new to the process and to politics in general. We had several tasks to complete and conducted a presidential preference poll.

Susan Austin was asked to provide some context for our understanding of how the Legislature operated, how issues were deliberated, bills tracked, etc. This she delivered with skill, insight and humor. She offered to provide us with bullet updates on current happenings that would increase our access and influence.

I thank her for encouraging us to become involved, for her approachability and for her counsel and help over the years. If I were able, I would consider it a privilege to vote for her again and return her to the House of Representatives.

Mary Ellen Farrell

Durham