This letter is written in support of Sen. David Woodsome of Waterboro, who is running for re-election to Maine Senate District 33. I had the pleasure of working with Dave while he was a teacher and coach, and we later served on Waterboro’s Comprehensive Planning Committee together. Over the last two years, Dave has worked […]
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Grohman works for veterans
I attended Biddeford High School, and I am a veteran of the Vietnam War and a survivor of the ’68 Tet Offensive. Outside of my service in the Army, I have lived in Biddeford all my life. I worked in the local shops as a machine operator and as a security officer. My wife, Nancy […]
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• The opinion section of the Journal Tribune is an excellent way for residents to share their thoughts with neighbors, other residents and city officials. It is an unusual opportunity to exchange ideas not found in countries without the freedoms we enjoy. Please share yours. Together we build our community. Letters should be no more […]
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Sorry, we’re out of time
I flipped through the morning television shows this week and I didn’t know who any of their “famous” guests were. Obviously, I am not watching enough TV. “Here’s what’s-his-name, the star of that new hit show on our network! So everyone wants to know: When’s the baby due?” I have never seen the new hit […]
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The real purpose of the Al Smith dinner
Someone on Twitter the other night commented that New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, sitting between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump at the annual Al Smith Dinner in New York, must have some kind of “magic.” He, after all, managed to get the two of them to talk to one another – and laugh with one […]
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Re-elect Collins to Senate
I am writing this letter to show my appreciation for the steadfast service Sen. Ron Collins has demonstrated during his time serving in Augusta. Every time I see Ron around town, he always greets me with a friendly “hello,” and takes time to speak with me about any questions I have regarding local and state […]
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Chenette provides bipartisan leadership
We are at a critical junction in politics today. In an era of hyper-partisanship, we need state government to work, to set a positive example of effective cooperation. It’s possible if we elect the right people to office. I’ve seen up close and personal the leadership style of Rep. Justin Chenette. As a member of […]
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Boland cares about Maine
Andrea Boland cares about the concerns of the people of Maine. Among them are job creation, affordable housing, higher education, the high cost of health care, and maintaining the safe and clean environment that our state is known for. She also profoundly believes that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” when […]
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Lauzon cares about Biddeford
Besides voting for a new president this November, we need to vote for new leadership in Augusta. We need a person who has lived in Biddeford. Walked our streets. And talked to the people of Biddeford. Matt Lauzon needs your vote to be our voice in Augusta. We need a person who cares about us. […]