This election arrives at a critical moment and we need the right people at the right time to help us navigate through the hazards to come. Melanie Sachs, the Clean Election candidate for Maine state House, has over 20 years of private business and nonprofit executive experience and an impressive track record of public service. […]
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Letter: Biberstein has the intellect, ability to get things done
I support Kathy Biberstein, with whom I have served on a Maine-based educational nonprofit for many years, for state representative for Freeport and Pownal. I admire her keen intellect, pragmatism and ability to get things done. Her career has connected her to national and global issues. She deeply understands our health care system, can write […]
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Letter: Balentine ignorant of BLM issues, demands
How sad to read such an arrogant, ignorant and racist column as the one John Balentine wrote on June 18 (“BLM should demand less government, not more”). He speaks from his own experience and calls that normal. For example, nuclear families are the “bedrock of sound societies the world over” when in reality “nuclear family” […]
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Letter: Falmouth planners put the cart before the horse
A June 11 Forecaster article spoke of the final approval of two controversial residential projects in Falmouth: Homestead Acres (a 68-unit condo complex) and Meadow Winds (20 units). According to the article “a traffic study must be conducted when the project is 100% occupied if it is within three years or when 75% of the […]
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Letter: Sachs has the experience to be a leader in Augusta
I have been a nurse for 22 years and I strongly urge you to vote for Melanie Sachs for state representative in Freeport and Pownal on July 14. Melanie has 30 years of experience with the most important issues faced by Maine families. She worked on a statewide initiative to reform MaineCare, collaborating with health, […]
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Letter: Biberstein ‘checks all the boxes’ for Freeport and Pownal
We are inspired by Kathy Biberstein for Maine House District 48. We have proudly mailed in our ballots in support of Kathy Biberstien and we respectfully invite Freeport and Pownal voters to join us. Incredibly competent and caring, Kathy brings to the table skills that we need as Maine moves forward during these difficult times. […]
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Letter: Asherman and LaFond are most qualified to serve Falmouth
With absentee ballots now available from the town clerk or secretary of state, please join me in supporting two very well-qualified candidates for the Falmouth Town Council, Ted Asherman and Peter LaFond. Ted is vice chair of the council and is running for reelection. His financial background as a retired certified public accountant at BerryDunn […]
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Letter: Shannon needs to be held accountable to Yarmouth residents
I often look to The Forecaster to help me decide who might best serve Yarmouth on the Town Council and School Committee. This year, I have found many of the comments filled with vitriol and focused on matters that seem to be trivial. Apparently, some residents have become laser-focused on the color of a sign […]
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Letter: Fromuth will represent all residents in House District 47
When I look at candidates for public office, I look for background, proven skills and a great attitude. I see all of these in Peter Fromuth, who is running for House District 47: Yarmouth, Chebeague and Long Island. Peter keeps his eye on the goals we share and he’s good at working with diverse viewpoints. […]
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Letter: Former SoPo mayor urges support for Carney
Neighbors, I’m pleased that Rep. Anne Carney is running for a seat in the Maine Senate, and I urge you to support her this July at the ballot box. Anne is the only candidate in this primary with the experience to hit the ground running, representing the complex interests of our neighbors in Cape Elizabeth, […]