As a Falmouth Town Council member and chairwoman, Amy Kuhn has demonstrated her ability to collaborate with others. Her ability to listen and respectfully guide public comments was a model for others. In addition, the policies she has promoted show that she supports members of the community from all walks of life. She advocates for […]
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Letter: Egan helps bring out best in Freeport
I’m writing to encourage my fellow Freeport voters to reelect John Egan to the Town Council. Earlier this year, residents concerned about the heating of our planet formed Freeport Climate Action Now. Its mission is to promote and support local action. No one has been more supportive of our efforts than Egan. He listens. And […]
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Letter: Falmouth should have inclusive pre-K program
Buying a lottery ticket can be fun. However, a lottery is no way to determine who attends a public school. Falmouth is an exceptionally well-run town. Our school system is one of the best. Our district is starting a pre-kindergarten program for 2023. Unfortunately, the plan is such that some Falmouth 4-year-olds will not be able […]
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Letter: Hardworking Pierce, Moriarty are rare politicians
Please join me and vote for Teresa Pierce for state Senate and Steve Moriarty for the House of Representatives. I’ve spent almost two decades working on federal policy. I’ve seen my share of politicians who talk a good game and don’t do anything unless it makes them look good. I’ve also come across a few […]
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Letter: Pierce, Kuhn will protect our rights
The stakes are high. The Nov. 8 election is not just about who will serve in Augusta, but about our core values and our vision for the future of our American democracy. It is about the rule of law, environmental protections, access to reproductive health care, and educational and economic opportunity for all. To represent […]
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Letter: Sachs works for true tax relief
I write to thank state Rep. Melanie Sachs, Freeport, for trying her best to fix the flawed Property Tax Stabilization program passed this year. Thank you for voting no, along with the majority of Taxation Committee members, after the sponsor would not fix the serious flaws. That the sponsor of the bill chose to sneak […]
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Letter: White is successful businesswoman with big heart
Jennifer White’s award-winning business reveals her many skills. Her service to others reveals her huge heart. In 1999, Jennifer opened a child care center, A Joyful Noise, offering educational programs for infants through fifth-graders, licensed for up to 100 children. It was voted Best Day Care Center in the Lakes Region the past five years. […]
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Letter: Parent doesn’t have right to say book doesn’t belong in school
Regarding the matter of the RSU 1 School Board’s consideration about removing access to a book from the school library, one could well ask, who do we trust to choose books for the library? A trained librarian, or an ed tech? (A clue as to my feelings: if I have a debilitating pain, when I […]
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Letter: Elect homegrown Matthews to South Portland City Council
Citizens of South Portland have an opportunity to elect a city councilor who was born and brought up in the city. Richard Matthews attended South Portland schools, ran a business in South Portland and has been involved in many city activities. Richard was elected to the South Portland Board of Education and served for 12 […]
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Letter: Scarborough library is bursting at seams
I’ve brought my child to the library since she was born, and when I started my own business I couldn’t afford a separate office space, so the library was the place I could go to work without distractions away from home without having to buy something. I’ve made many friends from “my” table by the […]