GORHAM — Three new members will be added to the seven-member Gorham School Committee in the Nov. 3 election. Four candidates are vying for the three-year seats: James Brockman, a business analyst; Nicole Hudson, a former special education teacher; Sarah Perkins, a credit union CEO; and Leah Sturm, an environmental scientist. Three of the four […]
Election 2020
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Durrell right choice for House District 16
We have a clear choice in Hollis and part of Buxton and Saco in electing our next representative to the Maine House, District 16 Dave Durrell has demonstrated he is the right person for the job. He helped start a successful local business, providing jobs for up to 20 local people. He volunteers his time […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Incumbent faces two challengers in race for House District 29 seat
Democratic incumbent Shawn Babine is facing Republican Annalee Rosenblatt and Independent Sophia Warren.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Politics
Three candidates in race for Scarborough House seat
Democratic incumbent Shawn Babine is facing Republican Annalee Rosenblatt and Independent Sophia Warren.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter: Windham needs new approach to growth challenges
I believe we all have a responsibility to contribute to our community in a positive way. Windham is dealing with the inevitable pressures that occur in growing and changing communities, and we should all unite in tackling these issues ensuring that Windham is the best place it can be for all. Windham is at an […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter: Breen will fight for all Gray residents, not just lakefront owners
In the last state budget Sen. Cathy Breen led an effort to increase municipal revenue sharing to $250 million, providing more property tax relief from Augusta than we’ve had for the past 10 years. Her opponent this year is Jennifer White, who chairs the Gray Secession Committee, homeowners on Little Sebago Lake who want to […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Re-election will let Sen. Collins keep doing what’s right for Maine
A former BIW president says that not only shipyard workers but also seniors and schoolchildren are among the many who will benefit.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Young people can make a difference – if we vote
Turnout among 18- to 29-year-olds has been on the rise, but we still trail other groups. Let’s change that.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our Endorsement: Portland should vote ‘no’ on Questions A, B, C, D and E
These are complicated issues that can’t be decided on up-or-down votes.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics
More than 133,000 Mainers have already voted by absentee ballot
Democrats continue to outpace Republicans in absentee ballot requests and returns in an election cycle that’s been highlighted by voters seeking to avoid COVID-19 exposure at the polls.