BUXTON — In the race to represent Senate District 31, Democrat Donna Bailey, a veteran in Augusta, faces off against Republican Craig Pendleton, a new figure in the political arena. The district represents part of Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Old Orchard Beach and Saco. The election is Nov. 3. Both candidates are Maine Election Act financed. […]
Election 2020
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Reader predicts Biden will prevail
Respect for oneself and for each other: That’s what champions do. Name calling, insults or punching the other guy in the face doesn’t make any team (or any country) stronger. Donald Trump’s violence-stoking rhetoric is bad for our country and it’s why he will lose this election. thestar.com/news/world/2020/09/02/donald-trumps-violence-stoking-rhetoric-is-nothing-new-its-an-age-old-tactic-of-authoritarian-strongmen.html In 2016, Democrats won the popular vote […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Letter: Senate candidate clarifies Forecaster coverage
Many of us who decide to enter the political realm for all of the right reasons sometimes encounter individuals or organizations who will undermine you – whether it be intentional or unintentional. During a recent newspaper phone interview, I was asked to fill out a few pieces of info by email – one being political/civic […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Vote for Durrell for District 16 representative
I am writing to urge voters in District 16 (Hollis, Buxton and parts of Saco) to support Dave Durrell as our next representative in Augusta. I came to know Dave while working with him on the previous election campaign when he was running against incumbent Don Marean. I saw him take time to thoughtfully listen […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Yarmouth Democrats endorse candidates
The Yarmouth Democratic Committee is pleased to endorse Cathy Breen for state Senate, Art Bell for state House and Heather Abbott for Yarmouth Town Council. For six years, Cathy Breen has fought for property tax relief, pay equity, environmental protections and expanding access to reproductive health care. She oversees the state budget as the chair […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Two newcomers face off for Senate District 30 seat
The seat, vacated by Sen. Linda Sanborn, D-Cumberland, covers Gorham, Buxton and part of Scarborough.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Two candidates seek school board seat in Portland’s District 5
The race features Anthony Emerson, a cashier and recent USM graduate; and Jeffrey Irish, a supervisor in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: By making strong case for Kavanaugh, Sen. Collins made Mainers proud
She’ll have my vote in November, because she’s shown true leadership in a time of national crisis.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Three-way race for two Gorham council seats
GORHAM — Gorham town councilors Suzanne Phillips and Ronald Shepard face a challenger, Christina Paul, in a race for two seats on the seven-member board. Both terms are for three years and the municipal election is Nov. 3. Every candidate sees the pandemic as being a potential economic issue in the town. Incumbents Phillips, chairperson, […]
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Politics
Three candidates in race for two seats on Gorham council
GORHAM — Gorham town councilors Suzanne Phillips and Ronald Shepard face a challenger, Christina Paul, in a race for two seats on the seven-member board. Both terms are for three years and the municipal election is Nov. 3. Every candidate sees the pandemic as being a potential economic issue in the town. Incumbents Phillips, chairperson, […]