Ken Blow works tirelessly for the people I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Ken Blow’s re-election to the Old Orchard Beach Town Council. Ken has proven himself as a dedicated and effective leader who deeply cares about our community’s future. His commitment to preserving the character of our town, while thoughtfully guiding […]

“Big Brother” overreaches This is in response to the “Surgeon General encouraging social connections” article in last week’s Courier. Holy cow, that was rich. Imagine our own government bureaucrats telling us how important social connections are after they locked us down for what was supposed to be two weeks and closed businesses, churches, schools, counseling, […]

OOB to vote on mobile home ordinance At the public hearing on Sept. 3, the Citizens’ Petition for a proposed Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance for Old Orchard Beach was voted by the Town Council to be on the Nov. 5 ballot. If the ordinance passes, Old Orchard Beach will be the first town in […]

We need Donna back in Augusta We (Maine residents) need Donna Bailey leading the State’s Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services Committee. I appeared numerous times during the last legislative sessions testifying for or against several proposed insurance bills. Donna’s leadership, collaborating with state agency leaders, and numerous external stakeholders provided the foundation for proposed […]

Elect Ingwersen I am writing this letter in support of Henry Ingwersen in his bid for State Senate seat for District 32. Here are a few reasons why. Having known Henry over the years I have found him to be forthright, transparent, and honest with his ideas for a brighter future for the communities he […]

Medical equipment closet closed The Senior Used Medical Equipment Closet located in the Ross Center is no longer (one of 2 projects I began after our Age Friendly Biddeford group disbanded 4 years ago, the other being delivering Sand Buckets to Seniors). I learned of this when I voted in the primaries on June 11, […]

New schools, contaminated soil? On June 11, Saco approved a bond for two new schools proposed to be built on Route 1. Superfund 1 – Tannery Pit is fenced in on Flag Pond Road, Saco. There are reports and data on the web. The site was enclosed due to harmful materials. No longer enclosed. Stuart […]

Is DEI racist? I am responding to the May 2, 2024 paper’s article about DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) at UNE. Some campuses are removing DEI as it has gained a lot of opponents. I think it is destructive to the fabric of society. DEI does the opposite of what it tries to do, and is […]

Chellie Pingree should be part of “The Squad” There exists a minority group of rabid antisemitic Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives that have been given the title “The Squad” by the news media. Sadly, even though 1st Congressional District Representative Chellie Pingree has voted with this squad against most laws against antisemitism, she […]