I’ve known Anne Graham since she served in the Maine House in 2010. I was often in the room when she chaired the Legislature’s State and Local Government Committee. From direct observation, I can tell you that she is pragmatic, asks good questions, works well with both parties, and gets things done. Graham’s background as […]
Forecaster letters
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Nancy English is a considerate, competent and collaborative choice
Nancy English’s experience working in City Hall makes her uniquely qualified for Portland City Council. After years serving as a professional researcher and reader, she is prepared to digest and make sense of the complicated documents essential to understanding Portland’s issues and acting on them. English knows what is possible and how to get it […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Reelect Kuhn to further responsible gun safety
As a former Falmouth town councilor and as current chair of the Maine Gun Safety Coalition, I am writing in support of Amy Kuhn’s candidacy to serve a second term as District 111’s representative. Her devotion to public service is extraordinary: she served this last legislative session on both Falmouth’s Town Council (as its chair) […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Teresa Pierce is a collaborative, thoughtful representative
Living in Yarmouth and Senate District 25, I believe Teresa Pierce is the best person to represent our community in the Maine Senate. Her experience and passion are unmatched. As a father of young school-age children, I appreciate Teresa Pierce’s leadership in Augusta. She has worked to address our state’s teacher shortage, expand options for […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Kuhn will advocate for Falmouth in the House
Amy Kuhn was recently recognized for her outstanding service and dedication to the Falmouth Memorial Library, the Theodore Johnson Award. She took her passion to the Legislature to look for ways to increase awareness and support of our libraries. Kuhn understands our community and always looks for ways to connect resources, support and advocacy to […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Christina Mitchell is principled, effective
As longtime residents of Cumberland, we write to enthusiastically support the candidacy of Christina Mitchell for Maine House District Seat 110, currently held by Steve Moriarty, who is retiring after many years of public service. Like Moriarty, Mitchell is a good listener who has no ideological axes to grind, knows how to get things done, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Sen. Pierce is thoughtful, experienced public servant
In reelecting Sen. Teresa Pierce to the Maine Senate, the people of Senate District 25 (Gray, North Yarmouth, Long Island, Yarmouth, Cumberland and Falmouth) have the opportunity to return a thoughtful, experienced and committed public servant to Augusta. I served with Pierce on the Falmouth Town Council more than a decade ago and since then […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Mitchell will be a leader in House District 10
As a former Cumberland town councilor, I am keenly aware of the issues facing our community and its residents. However, when serving, I often ran into instances where the problem we wanted to solve could not be cured solely at the local level, but rather needed to be addressed head-on by the state Legislature. Given […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Medicare Savings Program expansion will help lower costs for seniors
Every Mainer deserves to be able to age with dignity. But when I speak with many older constituents in our community, I often hear from people who are struggling to make ends meet. They’re worried about affording to age in their own homes, paying for groceries and keeping up with their monthly bills. One of […]
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Election letters deadline
Letters to the Editor endorsing candidates in the Nov. 5 election must be limited to 150 words. The deadline for submission is noon Oct. 17. Email to: editor@theforecaster.net.