This is an unsettling time for all of us. The pandemic, the rise of hate groups, the division that seems to have engulfed our country. We need leaders who believe in our shared future – elected officials who have the commitment and courage to lead with compassion and grace, to make science- and fact-based decisions, […]
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Letter: Warren is the right candidate for House 29
This is a letter of support for Sophie Warren. She is a Scarborough native who is running as an Independent for Maine House of Representatives, Scarborough Coastal District 29. I have known Sophie’s family for decades. I had a chance to meet with Sophie recently and found her to be an optimistic, energetic, personable young […]
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Letter: Kuklaw is the man for So. Portland school board
As a local activist and community organizer, I am endorsing Jake Kulaw for South Portland school board. Mr. Kulaw is dedicated to delivering education and extracurricular programs that build our students’ skills for success. Mr. Kulaw believes in equity and inclusion, anti-racist teaching practices and access to high-quality pre-K education for all families. Vote for […]
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Letter: Rivard would represent all in Senate 30
During my eight years in the Maine Legislature, I observed many nice people with such a strong allegiance to their political party that they, sadly, ignored the people whom they served. Sara Rivard, a chiropractor, is a candidate for Maine Senate District 30 (Gorham, parts of Scarborough and Buxton) and she is one of those […]
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Letter: Support candidates with a plan for Medicare
This election season, as an older Mainer, I want to urge fellow Maine voters to consider candidates with clear plans to protect and strengthen Medicare, which provides health care for over 52 million Americans 65-plus. Medicare is a crucial safety net for hardworking Mainers who pay into the program their entire working lives. Enrollments are […]
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Letter: Thompson an outstanding candidate for House 30
I am a lifelong resident of Cape Elizabeth and served as the South Portland fire chief. I know how important leadership and collaboration skills are to decision-making as a public servant. In addition to studying the issues, engaging all stakeholders effectively and inclusively is critical to collaboration and meaningful outcomes. Tim Thompson has these qualities […]
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Letter: Mainers can take care of each other during pandemic
President Trump’s failure to protect himself, his family and senior officials from the coronavirus, despite the massive resources of the White House, show again his incompetence. His motorcade joyride was another photo-op and disrespectful to the more than 200,000 that have died, many of them alone and in quarantine. This month we see the virus […]
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Letter: Arford well qualified to serve House 49 in Augusta
The voters of House District 49 in Brunswick should elect Poppy Arford as their state representative on Nov. 3. Poppy has lived, worked and raised a family in Brunswick for over 35 years. In that time she has served as town councilor, patient advocate and adviser for health improvement organizations, mediator with the attorney general’s […]
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Letter: Brunswick councilor endorses Arford
I am voting for Poppy Arford. I believe you would have a hard time finding anyone to work harder for District 49, our town and state than Poppy. She has the much-needed, wide range of experience and knowledge about the issues and the process of getting things done. Her commitment to health care for all, […]
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Letter: Elect Meunier, a problem solver for Topsham
Yvette Meunier is my choice for Topsham town select board. When she sees a problem in our town she works diligently to solve that problem. For example, folks who live in the Heights worried about our safety whenever we walked up Maple Street to Bridge for years. Yvette decided to do something about this dangerous […]