I endorse Sue Austin for our state representative serving the Gray area. I know Sue to be dedicated, open-minded and hard working. Sue consistently works at staying in touch with her constituents. She had a 100 percent voting and attendance record in the House of Representatives for eight years. We need an experienced person to […]
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LETTERS: Vote for Austin
Even though she is now running in a different Legislative District than we are now in, we are pleased that Sue Austin is attempting to be a Legislative representative again. We were so happy with her when she was our representative as she was one who you could talk to or write to and she […]
LETTERS: Vote for Breen
I wholeheartedly endorse Cathy Breen for State Senate in District 25. We have worked closely with Cathy during her time on the Falmouth Town Council on preserving open space, including establishing the Suckfish Brook Conservation Area, and on improving and extending Metro bus service. Cathy is a proven, positive leader, always looking for ways to […]
POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Prodigal son
I guess Maine should feel flattered. I mean, it’s not as if this politically insignificant state is an important battleground in deciding the nation’s future. What happens here is about as likely to affect the course of federal policy as it is to impact the incidence of solar flares. On the other hand, I care […]
POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Prodigal son
I guess Maine should feel flattered. I mean, it’s not as if this politically insignificant state is an important battleground in deciding the nation’s future. What happens here is about as likely to affect the course of federal policy as it is to impact the incidence of solar flares. On the other hand, I care […]
LETTERS: Marean lauded
Rep. Don Marean (Republican candidate for House District 16) is a dedicated public servant, and it has been an honor to serve alongside him during the 126th Maine Legislature. Don impressively balanced two committees that deal with many issues essential to Mainers’ livelihoods – the Agriculture Committee and the Taxation Committee. Don has consistently been […]
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Some dates to remember
It seems like I just emptied the 100th ice cube tray of the season, but overnight it was time for hot chocolate and goodbye to iced coffee. I did have to lay in a new supply of those convenient little premixed cocoa/sugar envelopes and was so glad it was on sale for only a buck, […]
DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Clearing up some church issues
Coming from a small Maine town, I know that getting a new preacher can cause an upheaval that can really shake things up. Some people get so upset they up and quit the church go off and form a new one. A few years ago in my hometown they got a new minister down at […]
LETTERS: Kayaking the Presumpscot
On Monday night, Sept. 8, a good friend of mine, Pam Adams, pulled together seven of my friends and family to celebrate my birthday by kayaking the Presumpscot River in Westbrook. We loaded in at the boat launch on Lincoln Street around 6 p.m., and traveled up river, where we stopped and enjoyed an amazing […]
LETTERS: LePage accomplishments
I recently read a letter in a local paper saying that “Governor LePage’s accomplishments have hurt Maine.” Untrue! Our governor has proven that he is all about “bringing Maine back.” He paid the hospital bill of $750 million without raising income taxes (one of his current opponents, Mike Michaud, was president of the Maine State […]