Rep. Lydia Blume has worked hard for the people and businesses of York over the last two years. She is always well-prepared before speaking, and is clear and effective when arguing on behalf of her constituents. She has been a particularly strong advocate for issues affecting coastal Maine. She started the first-ever bipartisan coastal caucus, […]

I am writing in support of Question 5 on Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), a common-sense reform to our voting system that gives power back to the voters and makes politicians more accountable. The RCV process is simple: when voting, you get to rank candidates running for an office in order of your individual preference. All […]

Geography education in America has been a laughing joke to everyone outside our little patriotic bubble. That is why I am suggesting that York County schools including CK Burns, Saco Middle School and Thornton Academy (my alma maters) teach more geography in class. Why? Because the world matters. Because now more than ever, we have […]

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the play “West Side Story” at the City Theater in Biddeford. I was anticipating a nice way to spend a rainy day, as the play is one of my favorites. Little did I expect the incredibly professional quality production I saw with outstanding actors and actresses, beautiful singing […]

The Stand Up for Students ballot initiative increases state funding for public education for grades K-12 by creating a surcharge on households earning more than $200,000. The Stand Up for Students ballot initiative: •Creates a 3-percent surcharge on household income earned over $200,000 – after all deductions. Someone earning $300,000 would pay a surcharge of […]