I encourage my fellow Scarborough residents to vote for Jean-Marie Caterina, John Cloutier and Nick McGee for Scarborough Town Council. As the chair of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor Caterina knows how to bring differing views together to reach reasonable solutions. Moreover, her persistence is the sole reason why the Senior Property Tax Credit was increased […]
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Letter: Carney has the experience to lead in the state Senate
Anne Carney is the only candidate in District 29 who has a decades-long, decades-deep experience of our community and its values. That long experience is essential to meeting the crises in healthcare, environment, employment and education we now face. Anne’s commitment to public service is evident in her long record of volunteerism: in contributing to […]
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Letter: Balentine’s mistrust misplaced in Fauci/Trump positions
In John Balentine’s most recent column (“Pandemic pet peeves, part III,” Sept. 9), his last peeve is with Dr. Anthony Fauci. He’s “peeved that many still trust him after he admitted he deliberately misinformed the public regarding the effectiveness of face masks.” “Early on Fauci told us masks would do little to contain the virus, […]
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Letter: Warren would serve Scarborough well in Augusta
It is always difficult for a young person to make their way in the world, but it can be even more difficult for a young woman trying to break into the world of business or politics. In Scarborough, we have such a young woman name Sophie Warren. I recently had the chance to meet with […]
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Letter: Vote Vitelli, a leader in perilous times
I write in support of Democrat Eloise Vitelli for state Senate representing District 23, Sagadahoc County and Dresden. Eloise has been one of the dynamic leaders of the Legislature who are restoring Maine’s reputation for good government following its systematic destruction by the previous administration. Some of the most important things she has helped accomplish […]
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Letter: Meunier will bring the leadership Topsham deserves
I am writing in support of Yvette Meunier for Topsham’s Board of Selectmen. Yvette is dedicated to serving Topsham. She is collaborative and hardworking. Yvette helped to spearhead the local plastic bag and Styrofoam ban. When the Select Board stonewalled this effort, Yvette worked tirelessly to get hundreds of signatures for the bag and Styrofoam […]
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Letter: Vote Arford to support Democratic ideals and ideas
Poppy Arford is the Democratic candidate for state Legislature, District 49. As a Democrat, her positions on issues and guidance for legislation is clearly and succinctly outlined in the values of the Maine Democrat’s Party (mainedems.org) and on her website: poppy4staterep.com. Sadly, the current political climate is such that any thought of bipartisan activity is […]
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Letter: Bicyclists need to learn, follow the rules of the road
I noticed several letters in the local papers regarding the careless rudeness of bicyclists in the area. Having experienced several negative encounters I want to add my concerns to the list. Yesterday while walking my dogs in Millcreek Park between Ocean Street and Cottage Road, I counted 13 bicyclists coming towards me from behind. Not […]
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Letter: When voting, consider the future, reject hateful rhetoric
Recent months made evident the bravery of essential workers and everyone’s admiration for them. Can we remember that and plant seeds for more respectful, helpful, kind communities across our country? I think people would enjoy the kind of society where respect is shown to everyone regardless of what they look like. We are a human […]
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Letter: Vote your values, not fears in Senate race
The pandemic has made it glaringly obvious that this country needs universal single-payer health care. We spend more per capita on health care than other wealthy nations and get less coverage for our dollar. According to the U.S. News & World Report, the U.S. ranks 15th in best public health care systems worldwide and the […]