These extraordinary times demand our best. In a field of strong candidates, Peter Fromouth stands out as the most qualified person to address our concerns. His experience in drafting legislation underscores his ability to negotiate and collaborate, an essential skill in such divisive times. He has created policy for, among others, the U.S. secretary of […]

I read the letter in the June 25 Northern Forecaster posted by Benjamin Stevens about Timothy Shannon that refers to a comment by Tim during a town meeting on May 21. It alleges that Tim made a comment mocking people suffering from Tourette syndrome. This is not the Tim Shannon I know. My understanding is […]

Most Maine communities have an enviable tradition of keeping partisan politics out of local elections. This is why I was discouraged that a political party in my town of Yarmouth “endorsed” certain School Committee candidates simply because they were members of their political party. In these troubled times we tend to view every opinion expressed […]

Maine voters must consider our candidates’ positions on the environmental issues threatening Maine and the world. Maine will be especially affected by warming oceans damaging our fishing and lobster industries and by rising sea levels. Legislators must understand and act to prevent these threats. Fortunately for Yarmouth, Chebeague and Long Island, Heather Abbott, an experienced […]

Yarmouth is incredibly fortunate to have Tim Shannon serving on our Town Council. He is thoughtful, intelligent, hardworking and has experience: just what we need in the time of uncertainty. For example, I watched Tim navigate the budget process this year. It was a difficult task – with the pressures of COVID-19, school growth, municipal […]