Ah, fall! My favorite time of year for sure. Hot apple cider, pumpkin pie … and sweaters. The worse the nightly news, the more comfort I take in pulling on a cozy sweater as I either head out to face the day, or settle in for the evening. Here’s the thing about sweaters: They are […]
Karen Kreworuka
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Northern meetings: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Chebeague Wed. 11/2 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Island Hall Thur. 11/3 5 p.m. Board of Adjustments & Appeals public hearing Island Hall Cumberland Wed. 10/26 6 p.m. Town Council, Planning Board and Housing Task Force workshop Council Chambers Tues. 11/1 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 11/2 7 p.m. Lands & Conservation Commission Town […]
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Letter: Moninski dedicated to a thriving community
I’m supporting Jess Moninski for City Council in Ward 2. I have always been inspired by her dedication to public service and her commitment to our community. I want my daughter to always have the autonomy to make healthy choices that are right for her. As we’ve seen women’s rights stripped away, it is more […]
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Letter: Ellis fights for the little guy
I owned a manufacturing business in Gorham from 1993-2018. I’m still very active in the surrounding communities. Today I write this as witness to the outstanding character and moral fiber of Chuck Ellis, a Westbrook candidate for the Maine House of Representatives. Chuck fights for the little guy. He always does the right thing for […]
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Letter: Moninski has rare trait in politics – she listens
I have known Jess Moninski for more than a decade in her roles as a nonprofit leader, community volunteer, school board member and work colleague, and wholeheartedly support her in her bid for Ward 2 city councilor. She is thoughtful and well-spoken, and has the unusual attribute of someone in political life: She is an […]
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Letter: Moninski has courage to do what’s right
As a Westbrook Ward 2 resident, I was alarmed when my city councilor, Victor Chau, voted alone against a proclamation in support of reproductive health. In his statement at the meeting he explained that one reason to vote no was his representation of those on the “other side of the argument.” The other side of […]
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Letter: Moninski will be voice for all Westbrook humans
As a female and human in Ward 2 in Westbrook, I was alarmed by my sitting representative on the City Council to be dismissive of a city/town’s obligation to stand up for the rights of its constituents. To believe that “the other side of the argument” has a right to decide the rights of bodily […]
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Letter: Ellis has knowledge, experience needed in Augusta
Charles Ellis of Westbrook is a candidate for House District 128. Knowing him for a good while has allowed me to observe his open and sincere enthusiasm for serving wherever he could. I’ve seen how his background of working with nonprofit boards in a variety of capacities prepared him for his now and future workings […]
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Letter: Vitelli is responsive and persistent for constituents
Let’s reelect Eloise Vitelli to the Maine Legislature where she has served as senator and Senate Majority Leader. We need her to continue her work in Augusta. I have had the privilege of serving with Eloise and know firsthand her knowledge, diligence and thoughtfulness. On the Marine Resources Committee we worked together to support our […]
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Letter: Daughtry knows needs of her Senate district
Reelect Mattie Daughtry, our state senator in District 24. Mattie has done an excellent job as a key member of the state Senate leadership. In the last session, she helped pass laws to expand educational opportunity across ages and systems, support jobs and small businesses, protect our environment, protect reproductive choice, and more. As a […]