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LETTERS: Peoples endorses Bates

As the retiring representative for House District 125 (soon to be 35), I would like to take this opportunity to express my pride in, and gratitude for, the chance to have served the people of Westbrook. The past eight years have gone by faster that I could ever have imagined. I look back with the […]

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LETTERS: Peoples endorses Bates

As the retiring representative for House District 125 (soon to be 35), I would like to take this opportunity to express my pride in, and gratitude for, the chance to have served the people of Westbrook. The past eight years have gone by faster that I could ever have imagined. I look back with the […]

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LETTERS: Vote for Volk

I have known Amy Volk on a very personal level so instead of writing about her various political positions, I want to tell you about her character. I want to tell you why Amy Volk should be our next senator. Politics is a tough business. It takes a strong person to do it well and […]

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LETTERS: Emily Downing deserves win

When you meet Emily Downing, you cannot help but be impressed. She is smart and articulate. She is also a listener who pays attention to detail and then takes action. I admire that quality in anyone and Emily embodies those traits. I got to know Emily when she became an intern on my talk show. […]

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LETTERS: Emily Downing deserves win

When you meet Emily Downing, you cannot help but be impressed. She is smart and articulate. She is also a listener who pays attention to detail and then takes action. I admire that quality in anyone and Emily embodies those traits. I got to know Emily when she became an intern on my talk show. […]

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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Maine’s famous presidential loser

No one from Maine has ever been elected president of the United States. James G. Blaine, one of Maine’s most famous and successful politicians, came closest. Our western neighbor New Hampshire gave the country President Franklin Pierce, but many historians consider him one of our worst. I’d rather not claim any than have to claim […]

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City hospitality appreciated

On behalf of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and the 255 riders and 50 volunteers who participated in the BikeMaine weeklong ride on Sept 7-13, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Westbrook for being a great community to launch our ride and receive returning riders a week later. I can’t say enough about […]

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LETTERS: Mayor supports Breen

On Nov. 4, I urge Westbrook citizens in state Senate District 25 to join me in voting for Cathy Breen. Cathy’s experience and leadership on the Falmouth Town Council championing quality education, a clean environment, and innovation is exactly what we need in the state senate. In 2007, when Cathy chaired Falmouth’s council, Falmouth passed […]

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LETTERS: Don’t get baited

In your editorial regarding bear-baiting (Oct. 2), I can see that you drank the Kool-Aid of the Yes on 1 folks. Too bad you are wrong on most of your points of opinion. You really should read the law book on bear hunting/trapping and educate yourself. Did you know that a bear hunted over bait […]

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LETTERS: Support for Cathy Breen

As the retiring House Representative in District 125, I am pleased to support Cathy Breen in her campaign for Senate District 25, which includes a part of Westbrook. Cathy’s experience of six terms on the Falmouth Town Council, two as chair, show that she is a problem solver and responsible steward of her communities’ resources. […]