I am proud to support Steve Silver for South Portland City Council. Steve has outstanding analytical and communication skills, which he will apply to the many challenges that our city is facing. As an employment attorney, Steve has insight into the needs and challenges of our business community. He is determined to clear the path […]
Forecaster letters
Letter: Warren has track record of real solutions
Serving our community in elected office requires those we entrust with that honor to balance many diverse needs and interests. Candidates must be dedicated, have a strong work ethic, communicate well and, as with the case of Sophie Warren, have a proven track record of working toward real solutions for the people. Sophie has performed […]
Letter: We need Carney in the Maine Senate
Anne Carney is approachable, grounded, thoughtful and exactly the person we need in the Maine Senate right now.Sen. Carney has tirelessly worked to improve the quality of life in our community. Her leadership as a member of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has led to a new law imposing tighter restrictions and testing […]
Letter: Vitelli a good and faithful senator
I support incumbent Eloise Vitelli for state Senate. Eloise was first elected in a special election in 2013 and is serving her second full term representing District 24, which comprises Sagadahoc County and the town of Dresden. She was elected by her peers to serve as majority leader in 2018. She continues to serve on […]
Letter: Teel will bring needed change to state Senate
Brogan Teel earns my vote for Maine Senate District 23. In times when many people are struggling with finances and may not be able to afford home heating oil, Brogan’s opponent, Mattie Daughtry co-sponsored LD 434 in January 2019, an act that would have raised the prices of gasoline and heating oil. As a small-business […]
Letter: Do not judge a book by its cover
I was rather saddened to read the “logic/rationale” used by Mrs. Alysia Coats in her attempt to ban “Beyond Magenta: Trans Teens Speak Out.” (“RSU 1 to decide on book about trans teens,” Oct. 7). Her main premise was two-fold: Her child “is exposed to this book because it’s on a library shelf” and “his […]
Letter: New firehouse for Bath needed, affordable
My wife and I attended the information meeting for the proposed new firehouse in Bath. We were impressed by the competence and enthusiasm of the Bath Fire Department staff but appalled at the conditions they are required to work, train and live in. Touring the existing station convinced us that the proposed new firehouse must […]
Letter: Kuhn has preferred qualities in elected official
I look for three characteristics in elected officials. 1) Someone who genuinely cares and shows a deep commitment to the community (not for one’s ego). 2) Someone who understands complex issues, has good solutions, and distills and communicates both to broad audiences. 3) Someone who really listens to their community to collaborate and find solutions […]
Letter: Graham’s reasoned voice is needed in Augusta
Annie Graham is seeking reelection to the Maine House in District 105 (North Yarmouth and Gray). Annie served us in the Maine House in previous Legislatures and we need her reasoned voice, knowledge of our communities, and experience in Augusta. Annie is a skilled communicator, has a solid grasp on the workings of government (both […]
Letter: Moriarty doesn’t run from issues community cares about
Steve Moriarty is a trustworthy, approachable, honest and invested member of the Cumberland community. You might be shopping at Sweetser’s Farm Stand and run into him and chat about what he’s doing for us in Augusta, or participating in the Turkey Trot and see him run across the finish line. What he’s not doing is […]