Anne Carney is the best candidate for Maine state Senate District 29. Anne has demonstrated a real consistent positive voice for all people, both the young and the others, including the seniors. Her legal background gives a real voice to environmental issues as well as human rights. I am pleased to say Anne has continually […]
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Letter: Campaign treasurer urges voters to put Warren in House
We need more young people in government, especially young women. I am delighted to support Sophie Warren for Maine House of Representatives, Scarborough Coastal District 29. I have been volunteering on Sophie‘s campaign this year and am proud to serve as her campaign treasurer. She is a smart, well-spoken, zealous advocate for her hometown of […]
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Letter: Former mayor endorses Morgan for South Portland council
I am writing this letter to the editor encouraging friends and neighbors to vote for Claude Morgan for South Portland City Council District 1. We are living in a difficult time with the COVID-19 pandemic causing most people to worry about their health, their jobs and their family members. We are also aware of the […]
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Letter: Arford has the experience needed for House 49
I support Poppy Arford for state representative for Brunswick’s House District 49. Poppy has helped our citizens for many years, as a substance abuse counselor, an Outward Bound instructor for at-risk youth and an advocate and adviser for consumers of health care. She has mediated disputes involving a variety of social problems. She has received […]
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Letter: Anderson will make all voices heard on Scarborough council
This year I am supporting Jonathan Anderson for Town Council. Jonathan has consistently shown that he is willing and able to listen to citizens and can work well with people with diverse opinions. I know that Jonathan will be thoughtful and reasonable as decisions are being made and will consider the values of the community […]
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Letter: Senior support for Jon Anderson for Scarborough council
I support Jon Anderson for Scarborough Town Council. As a single senior citizen, it is important to me that we elect people who will listen to ALL residents – seniors living on a fixed income, as well as those with families and single adults. Jon, as a founder of Scarborough Connections, has demonstrated that he […]
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Letter: Thieves of signs are childish, breaking the law
Three Biden 2020 signs have been stolen from property near my home. With a president who relishes inciting violence, it’s no surprise that voters in this country are deeply divided politically. But to remove signs because someone doesn’t like another candidate is childish, downright mean and against the law. Campaigning door-to-door is next to impossible […]
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Letter: Falmouth Council needs to put money where its mouth is
Falmouth recently embarked on updating its comprehensive plan, a document that concludes a phased process of determining residents’ quality of life – and taxes – for the next decade and beyond. Councilors Amy Kuhn and Jay Trickett are responsible for the initial “visioning” process and have promised full transparency, with an emphasis on resident input. […]
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Letter: Reader responds to Balentine with own list of P’s to mind
I never thought I’d type these words, but here they are: John Balentine is right! Per the headline over his column in the Oct. 1 edition of The Forecaster, we do indeed need to mind our P’s this election season. With that in mind, beware of right-wing provocateurs like Mr. Balentine, who produce and purvey […]
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Forum: Reader responds to Balentine’s ‘Mind your P’s’ column
John Balentine’s Oct. 1 article “Mind your P’s this election season” warrants additional clarification. He states that Trump’s 2017 tax cuts “benefit everyone from the wealthy to the working stiff and created the greatest economy ever.” Trump came into office benefiting from an economy that had been booming since its recovery from the Great Recession. […]