Maine’s District 25 contested Senate race features a candidate with values that are deeply rooted and nurtured in her native state of Maine. Jennifer White is a third-generation Italian American whose grandparents immigrated from Italy and settled in Portland. From that humble beginning, Jennifer founded a vibrant day care and learning center, owns and operates […]
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Letter: Reelect Moriarty to serve Cumberland in House 45
Those of us who live in District 45 are fortunate to have Steve Moriarty running again to be our House representative. Steve’s attention to detail and ability to listen to all sides of an issue in a thoughtful and considerate manner have earned him the respect of many over the years. He is easily accessible […]
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Letters: Balentine further spreads COVID-19
I understand that having contributors to your newspaper with strong opinions, in theory, garners more attention and perhaps a wider readership. However, when these opinions are not balanced with other contributors that have opposing views, the newspaper inherently becomes slanted. It is safe to say that John Balentine is a strong supporter of the current […]
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Letter: Vitelli gets things done in Augusta, earned reelection
We urge our fellow District 23 voters to reelect Sen. Eloise Vitelli. Eloise’s priorities and demonstrated ability to get things done in Augusta have made life better for Mainers, young, old and in-between. Recognizing the burden of student loan debt on individuals and the economy as a whole, she was instrumental in securing the passage […]
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Letter: Carney makes the community her priority
Effective leadership requires the ability to guide others, to facilitate solutions and to think about the long-term health of the people. Above all else, community leadership is about those who live with you and near you. Willingness to listen to the community in order to understand its priorities is a treasured attribute that Anne Carney […]
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Letter: Vote wisely; support Democrats at the polls
I am deeply moved that Joe Biden defended his son Hunter and thus all people struggling to heal from addictions. During the debate, Biden called on us as Americans to unite in compassion with action. By contrast, I was appalled by Trump’s abusive behavior. He tried to bully his opponent, the moderator and the audience. […]
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Letter: Bashinsky works for all Topsham residents
These past few months have been hard, as I’m sure it has for most. It has made me think deeply about my values, morals and what holds true in my heart. As a person who has only voted for Democrats in the past, I find myself in unchartered waters by reaching out for help from […]
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Letter: Reader predicts Biden will prevail
Respect for oneself and for each other: That’s what champions do. Name calling, insults or punching the other guy in the face doesn’t make any team (or any country) stronger. Donald Trump’s violence-stoking rhetoric is bad for our country and it’s why he will lose this election. thestar.com/news/world/2020/09/02/donald-trumps-violence-stoking-rhetoric-is-nothing-new-its-an-age-old-tactic-of-authoritarian-strongmen.html In 2016, Democrats won the popular vote […]
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Letter: Senate candidate clarifies Forecaster coverage
Many of us who decide to enter the political realm for all of the right reasons sometimes encounter individuals or organizations who will undermine you – whether it be intentional or unintentional. During a recent newspaper phone interview, I was asked to fill out a few pieces of info by email – one being political/civic […]
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Letter: Yarmouth Democrats endorse candidates
The Yarmouth Democratic Committee is pleased to endorse Cathy Breen for state Senate, Art Bell for state House and Heather Abbott for Yarmouth Town Council. For six years, Cathy Breen has fought for property tax relief, pay equity, environmental protections and expanding access to reproductive health care. She oversees the state budget as the chair […]