April Humphrey is the candidate Yarmouth needs to address the challenge of climate change locally. She has a proven commitment to advocating for renewable energy and solving environmental challenges. She helped establish Yarmouth’s Renewable Energy and Sustainability Committee during her first year on the council and she is involved in the committee’s ongoing work. The […]
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Letter: Full access to absentee voting needed
As proud citizens of both the town of Yarmouth and Maine, we know that this upcoming senatorial election is very important for the state. Maine has always ranked as one of the best states for voter turnout in the country, due in part to our implementation of “no-excuse absentee voting” and allowing voters to vote […]
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Letter: Vote Hickey for Falmouth School Board
I am writing in support of Christopher Hickey’s candidacy for the Falmouth School Board. Chris possesses the characteristics of an excellent school board member. He is hard working, asks difficult questions with a true interest in learning and makes decisions with integrity. Chris is genuine in his desire to support the students, educators and leadership […]
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Letter: Shannon’s work on gun giveback program showed leadership
Having practiced law for 40 years, I’ve learned what makes a great lawyer: diligence, preparedness and the ability to unpack hard problems to find good solutions. I’ve seen these qualities in Tim Shannon – who happens to be both a law partner of mine in Portland and my town councilor in Yarmouth. In particular, I’ve […]
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Letter: Elect Horch as a committed candidate to represent Brunswick
What a delight to be able to support Fred Horch in his race for the District 49 House seat. I’ve known Fred for almost 20 years and have witnessed his commitment to the community through his participation in vital community groups, including Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, the Rotary Club of Brunswick and the NorthWest […]
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Letter: Balentine should gain a better understanding of systemic racism
Having just read Mr. Balentine’s weekly column, I am appalled by his comment that he’d “be surprised if our readership included racists” (“BLM should demand less government, not more,” June 19). Perhaps he is simply taking the term “racist” too literally. The current and ongoing furor about racism in the U.S. and the rest of […]
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Letter: Where is Sen. Collins’ backbone?
Maine U.S. Sen. Susan Collins sweetly smiles for a photographer as she shakes hands with Donald Trump. She’s a fan and a sycophant who didn’t have the courage to join him in Guilford during his tour of Puritan Medical Products. Her excuse? She was working in Washington and had visited the plant the previous week. […]
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Letter: Reader ‘very dismayed’ about Beem’s unmasked column
Always enjoy your paper and editorials of all kinds. Enjoy different perspectives. I was very dismayed by Beem’s opinion piece on those who choose not to wear face masks in public (“Who was that unmasked man?” June 10). It was truly insulting! Very disappointed editorial staff permitted this divisive hate speech. Provoking judgement and hate […]
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Letter: Horch will bring an informed and open mind to Augusta
It is both a pleasure and a privilege to support Fred Horch for Brunswick District 49 representative to the Maine Legislature. I know Fred as a neighbor, friend and a person of exceptional loyalty and integrity. With a background in law, Fred is knowledgeable regarding setting public policy that benefits all Mainers. As a Green […]
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Letter: Scarborough teachers should do the right thing
Why should you care about what’s in the new Scarborough teachers contract? This new teacher contract will have a huge impact on your pocketbook. Salaries and benefits make up about 80% of the school budget and about 70% of our town spending. This pandemic has caused record unemployment and changed how we do just about […]