I am pleased to support Michelle Cromarty, April Humphrey and Tim Shannon for the Yarmouth Town Council, and Allison Hodgkins and Michael Wilbur for the Yarmouth School Committee. These candidates are best suited to serve the town, putting their values to work to uplift our vibrant community. In these unprecedented times, when we are, indeed, […]
Election 2020
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Collins deserves Maine’s support
Among recent disheartening events, the campaign against Susan Collins is one. Continuing Maine’s tradition of bipartisan senators, Susan Collins upholds that honored line. The Lugar Center’s bipartisan index clearly demonstrates Susan is the most bipartisan senator and cooperation is paramount. Previously represented by senators from each party, George Mitchell and William Cohen, I was proud […]
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden calls on Trump to ‘wake up’ to havoc caused by coronavirus
The former vice president says the president wants to declare the pandemic over even as the outbreak continues to kill Americans and disrupt the economy.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Salisbury, Violette in primary race for House 35 seat
Two Westbrook residents are vying for the House of Representatives District 35 seat, formerly held by the late Ann Peoples.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster, Times Record
Legislative veterans square off in Senate District 24 primary election
Stan Gerzofsky and Mattie Daughtry are vying to represent the Democratic party and challenge Republican Bradford Pattershall this fall for the seat occupied by Sen. Brownie Carson.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Ranked-choice opponents file signatures to try to repeal Maine’s law
A campaign funded largely by the GOP submitted petitions with 72,000 voter signatures in an attempt to prevent ranked-choice voting from being used in presidential elections in Maine.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Don’t bungle the ending of America’s longest war
The U.S. should let progress, not politics, guide the pace of its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: One person, one vote – protect ranked-choice voting in Maine’s presidential election
Say ‘no’ to repeal petitions, circulated in a desperate attempt by Republicans to block the will of the people.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Uncategorized
‘It’s broken:’ Fears grow about strength of U.S. voting system
Fears are mounting that several battleground states are not prepared to administer problem-free elections during the pandemic.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: A vote for Sachs is a vote for heart and character
What Melanie Sachs brings to the table is substantial. Her experience in social work and local government is deep. She builds relationships across political divides and enjoys crunching data to find solutions that serve the greater good. But I’m supporting her candidacy because of her heart and her character. Melanie goes beyond offering help. She […]