This is the final part of a three-part series opposing ranked-choice voting, Question 5 on the November state ballot. Suppose you regret the election of Gov. Paul LePage, the result of his opposition vote being split between two other candidates. One solution, you think, might be ranked-choice voting, believing that way another candidate would have […]
Journal Tribune Opinion
Revenge of the cavemen
My friend’s house is really the tale of two abodes. On the upper level is a proper home, with all of the first-world amenities one would expect. There’s a couch and a television, bedrooms and a dining area, even a space-age refrigerator that serves shaved ice and houses more beer than a German brewery. Walking […]
Saco FD thanks Poland Springs
The Saco Fire Department recognizes Poland Spring for its ongoing commitment to provide donations of drinking water to public safety organizations across the state and especially here in York County. The generosity of Poland Spring helps to ensure the members of local response agencies like the Saco Fire Department are able to keep hydrated during […]
Don’t believe rumors about campground expansion
Next to its residents, Waterboro’s most valuable asset are its lakes and rural landscape. The Comprehensive Plan suggests that we use these assets to attract businesses based on tourism. The Little Ossipee Lake Campground is that type of business. It brings in tax dollars and customers while making minimal demands on the town’s resources. Two […]
SCSG position on school construction
On behalf of the Saco Citizens for Sensible Government, we would direct your attention to Board of Education member Ted Sirois’ article recently in the Courier. True, Mr. Sirois has reported that our citizens group has recommended that the former physical assessment report of 2012 for Saco schools be updated to reflect the current state […]
Denk will bring integrity to House
I am disappointed that at a time when we lack sane sensibility in our notorious Gov. LePage, we apparently are also lacking leadership in our own House district. Rep. Steadman Seavey, who represents House District 9 (Kennebunkport and parts of Kennebunk and Biddeford), refused to respond to House Speaker Mark Eves’ call to reconvene to […]
Matt Lauzon for District 12
I support Matt Lauzon to represent the residents of District 12 in Biddeford. Matt didn’t start out his campaign with what is important to him (or his friends). He has spent months walking around District 12, listening to the stories and perspectives of the residents to learn what is important to them. He is setting […]
Chenette will serve OOB well
I volunteer quite a bit in Old Orchard Beach, and it seems that in so many places that I go, I see Justin Chenette. Not just during an election year, but always. Whether it be to help senior citizens, veterans, animal groups, kids in Old Orchard that need scholarships, he’s there, and he’s there not […]