I would like to endorse Charles Ellis for state representative District 128. Charles is a thoughtful young man and will bring to the table interesting new ideas. He will serve the residents of District 128 with determination, transparency and integrity. It is my hope that voters will see him as a member of the next […]
Karen Kreworuka
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Letter: Rielly defends our voting rights during a critical time
One of the most troubling and still understated threats of our time is the ongoing threat to democracy and democratic institutions. The years ahead will continue to test the strength of American democracy, and it is of utmost importance that we elect leaders who are going to expend their power and influence toward the maintenance […]
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Letter: Westbrook needs Chau’s dedication, common sense
Serving for two decades, I have come to know many dedicated community servants. One is Ward 2 City Councilor Victor Chau. Living here for nearly 20 years and serving for 13 years, he knows Westbrook. His service to our community extends far past the council to include youth sports and the marching band. Over his […]
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Letter: Vitelli a good and faithful senator
I support incumbent Eloise Vitelli for state Senate. Eloise was first elected in a special election in 2013 and is serving her second full term representing District 24, which comprises Sagadahoc County and the town of Dresden. She was elected by her peers to serve as majority leader in 2018. She continues to serve on […]
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Letter: Teel will bring needed change to state Senate
Brogan Teel earns my vote for Maine Senate District 23. In times when many people are struggling with finances and may not be able to afford home heating oil, Brogan’s opponent, Mattie Daughtry co-sponsored LD 434 in January 2019, an act that would have raised the prices of gasoline and heating oil. As a small-business […]
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Letter: Do not judge a book by its cover
I was rather saddened to read the “logic/rationale” used by Mrs. Alysia Coats in her attempt to ban “Beyond Magenta: Trans Teens Speak Out.” (“RSU 1 to decide on book about trans teens,” Oct. 7). Her main premise was two-fold: Her child “is exposed to this book because it’s on a library shelf” and “his […]
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Letter: New firehouse for Bath needed, affordable
My wife and I attended the information meeting for the proposed new firehouse in Bath. We were impressed by the competence and enthusiasm of the Bath Fire Department staff but appalled at the conditions they are required to work, train and live in. Touring the existing station convinced us that the proposed new firehouse must […]
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Coastal Journal meetings: Oct. 14-21
Bath Tues. 10/18 6 p.m. Recreation Commission Donald Small School Thur. 10/20 4:30 p.m. Development Corporation City Hall auditorium Fri. 10/21 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall on Friday Brunswick Mon. 10/17 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom Tues. 10/18 5 p.m. Town Commons Committee Zoom Tues. 10/18 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Zoom Wed. […]
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Mainewhile: Stargazing spiders can shift perspectives
A really good friend recently sent me the podcast “No Such Thing as a Fish,” accompanied by this message, “My new favorite thing is knowing some spiders can see stars!” It’s true. Some spiders can see stars. They can also see the moon and a few other amazing things. We have no way of knowing […]
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Through My Lens: Sweet nostalgia and fundamental changes
“It is a Nikah!” I heard someone say this during my visit to the local Somali halal market in Portland. The word “Nikah” hit me hard, as if I was back 10 years. The word is Arabic and means a “marriage contract” between two people. In Somalia, the word carries a lot more meaning and […]