In the district attorney race, I strongly support Jackie Sartoris in the Democratic primary and hope you will, too. I have known Jackie for over 20 years, first meeting her when she was in the middle of her four terms as a Brunswick town councilor. She then went to law school and, before becoming a […]
Election 2022
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Letter: Vote for unity, not division in North Yarmouth
North Yarmouth will make a choice to come together as a community on June 14. We can choose candidates who are committed to listening and working for all of the town’s people or candidates who are focused on agendas that divide our community. Kate Perrin, Andrea Berry and Amy Haile are committed to helping our […]
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Letter: Vote Robinson, Whitmarsh for N. Yarmouth Select Board
The North Yarmouth Comprehensive Plan implemented in 2018 failed to anticipate the lack of commercial development and the explosion of residential development allowed by our land use ordinance. The changing blend of households with enrolled students is likely to drive future property taxes much higher. This will make it difficult for retirees to afford to […]
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Letter: Hinman, Booth would best serve Falmouth schools
One major reason Falmouth is a great place to raise a family is our school system. The upcoming School Board election presents us with an opportunity as voters to help our community rebound from the various challenges faced over the past several years as well as look for future improvement. When the outgoing board members […]
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Opponent concedes to Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania Republican Senate primary
Friday’s development sets up a general election between Oz, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and Democrat John Fetterman in what is expected to be one of the nation’s premier Senate contests.
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Letter: N. Yarmouth candidates’ values speak volumes
I attended a community listening session last week organized by North Yarmouth Select Board candidates Andrea Berry, Amy Haile and Kate Perrin. The leadership style of these candidates (collaboration, equity and inclusion) was evident in the event. I feel very hopeful about their commitment to listening and collaborating as we find common ground in discerning […]
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Pennsylvania Republicans opposed counting undated ballots, until now
When Philadelphia’s election board prepared to count ballots last year that were mailed-in without the voter’s handwritten date, Republicans threatened impeachment.
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Three seek two seats on Buxton Select Board
Clifford L. Emery hopes to unseat either Thomas J. Peters or Mark J. Blier in the June 14 election.
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Supreme Court order could affect Pennsylvania Senate primary count
The temporary order could affect the tight Republican Senate primary between former hedge fund CEO David McCormick and celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz.
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Our View: President Biden and Gov. Mills don’t control gas prices
Voters should not believe Republicans who want to exploit geopolitical crises for political gain.