A political ad blames Sara Gideon for a 40-cent-per-gallon fuel tax bill. Cathy Breen cosponsored it. Worse yet, Breen has not promised she won’t try again, despite damage to our economy! Fuel taxes really hurt Maine. I cannot vote for Cathy Breen. I will vote for Jennifer White for state Senate. Her position on taxes […]
Election 2020
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Reelect Moriarity to represent Cumberland, Gray in House 45
In these politically polarized and challenging economic times, it is more important than ever that we elect thoughtful, compassionate and conciliatory leaders to our state legislative bodies. That is why I am proud to support state Rep. Steve Moriarty in his bid for reelection to Maine House District 45, which includes the town of Cumberland […]
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Letter: White is right for Maine Senate
If you were to list the top credentials for the best candidate for the Maine Senate, you could not describe a better, more passionate, more qualified candidate than Jennifer White. Her life story as a multi-generational Mainer, her track record as a small business owner and her record of extensive community involvement paint exactly the […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Council candidates lay out priorities for District 5
Kenneth Capron, John Coyne, Mark Dion and Kathryn Sykes are competing to represent North Deering, Riverton and Deering Center on the City Council.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Here’s Something: Truths about Trump, part II
Last week, Here’s Something featured the first of two columns exploring 10 foundational truths about President Trump. This week’s column concludes the series with six additional truths: The fifth truth about Trump relates to the coronavirus pandemic and his reaction to it, namely that his reaction wasn’t perfect, but it was better than the Democrats’. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: The idea at the heart of our nation is getting lost
Hang around folks who study governance long enough and you will undoubtedly encounter the debate over whether our nation is a democracy or a republic. I often find myself hesitating before using either term, knowing that somewhere out there, lurking in the shadows ready to pounce, is an individual who feels strongly about it and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Life Unwound: Voting is a right, a privilege, an honor and a duty
My grandmothers told me they were thrilled when women were granted the right to vote. My mother’s mother said, “Women unable to vote made no sense to me. It is such a privilege, so important. I would never miss it.” My father’s mother said, “I cried the first time I voted. We matter. You’ll see.” […]
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Sign, sealed, delivered: How ballot drop boxes work
Dozens of Maine cities and towns have installed secure absentee ballot drop boxes to help voting go smoothly.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Les Fossel: It’s time for new U.S. Senate leadership – vote for Gideon
Susan Collins has stayed silent when we’ve needed her to speak out, says a former Republican Maine legislator.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Supreme Court allows 3-day extension for Pennsylvania to accept ballots
Republicans had sought to block the state court’s ruling that mail-in ballots could be accepted if they were postmarked by the time polls close on Election Day.