During her three years as chair of the Falmouth Town Council, Amy Kuhn collaborated with various stakeholders to build comprehensive town budgets that were fiscally responsible while continuing to support the educational excellence of our schools and the infrastructure that makes our town a great place to live. Amy’s strong leadership skills shone through during […]
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Letter: How can there be public trust in Scarborough?
I attended the Scarborough Town Council’s Sept. 7 meeting, at which the $12.9 million library bond referendum was placed on the November ballot. During the meeting, the Town Council Chair and Town Manager illustrated a lack of concern for their responsibility to taxpayers and an utter disregard of town fiscal policies.The Council’s Finance Committee chair […]
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Letter: Carney’s work for South Portland tank neighbors shows she’s needed
We’re fortunate to have Democrat Anne Carney running for reelection on Nov. 8 to the Maine State Senate representing South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough. Anne has been committed to expanding health care, public education, financial security and protection of the environment. She brings legal experience, thoughtfulness, compassion and dedication to the work. […]
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Letter: Vitelli ‘stays out of the muck’ in Augusta
As politics seem to get more divisive, we know Eloise Vitelli is an excellent person to send to Augusta because she has the sense to stay out of that muck. She brings a solid understanding of our area to Augusta and she works with both sides on bills that address problems facing Maine and her […]
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Letter: Urge Collins, King to support federal aid for Wabanakis
What do Janet Mills and Angus King have in common? Both are afflicted with “Maine-Governor-itis.” This malady, which has infected every chief executive of our state since at least 1980, induces Maine governors and ex-governors to want to block most federal benefits due to Wabanaki Tribal residents in Maine. Those funds, if received, would work […]
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Letter: Falmouth’s Kuhn is ‘shining example’ of leadership
I write in enthusiastic support of Amy Kuhn’s candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives, District 111. I am proud to have served next to her on the Falmouth Town Council. She is a shining example of a superb leader. In her repeated terms as Town Council chair, Amy established a template for excellent leadership. […]
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Letter: Former Falmouth councilor endorses Pierce for Maine Senate
I had the privilege of serving on the Falmouth Town Council with Teresa Pierce and enthusiastically support her candidacy to serve in the Maine Senate. As chair of the council, Teresa was always well-prepared, thoughtful, and, most importantly, fair as we grappled with budgets, guiding development in town and supporting Falmouth’s teachers, fire department and […]
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Letter: Graham would focus on the issues in Augusta
More than ever, we need competent leadership in Augusta. North Yarmouth and Gray have a chance to vote for that in November by electing Anne Graham as our state legislator. Anne is a retired nurse practitioner, a former member of the North Yarmouth Select Board, a mom of three and she served in the Legislature […]
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Letter: Pierce endorses Kuhn to replace her in House
I enthusiastically endorse Amy Kuhn for Maine House District 111, representing the majority of Falmouth. Amy has been a strong advocate for the Falmouth community for many years. Her time as a trustee for the Falmouth Memorial Library and her terms on the Town Council and particularly as chair, have shown her leadership and commitment […]
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Letter: Pierce would serve all as Maine senator
I am writing to express my wholehearted endorsement for Teresa Pierce to serve as the next senator for District 25. As was the case when Teresa was chairman of the Falmouth Town Council (while Falmouth experienced tremendous growth), Teresa’s balanced approach was always marked by a sense of fiscal accountability to all the citizens of […]