I support Laurie Dobson, who is running for state representative in Kennebunkport and parts of Kennebunk/Biddeford. I met Laurie at the Maine Democratic Convention. We are strong supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ ideas. I was one of the speakers advocating for him at the convention. Laurie spoke very eloquently to the convention against the use […]

We are writing in support of Sen. Susan Deschambault in the primary election on June 14. We have had the privilege of knowing Susan and her family for many years and believe that her experience, dedication and professionalism make her the ideal candidate representing Senate District 32, which encompasses Alfred, Arundel, Biddeford, Dayton, Kennebunkport and […]

I met Diane Denk, candidate for Maine state representative, over 15 years ago. She teaches special needs students in the Kennebunk school system, and helps them and their families learn how to be the best they can be. Her school work opened this steady and intelligent woman to volunteer work with homeless shelters, hospice and […]

I first met Laurie Dobson when she was going around York County, teaching caucus preparation workshops to officials and caucus attendees in meetings she put together in Alfred, Kittery, York and Berwick (she also helped in Wells). We know each other also from meetings and being involved in the Bernie Sanders campaign. Laurie Dobson, who […]

Kathie Purdy may be a new name on the election ballot, but she is a very familiar face in the Democratic Party. For years, she has worked tirelessly behind the scenes on local campaigns. I have always depended on her for my campaigns to help formulate ideas, make phone calls, stuff envelops or put up […]

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I am writing to endorse Diane Denk in the upcoming Democratic primary, where she is running to be our representative from the Maine 9th district. Diane has been an administrator, an educator, a business person and a lifelong Democrat. It would a difficult task to find a more generous, compassionate, experienced and committed person to […]

Rep. Lydia Blume has been a strong advocate for the people of coastal York. She has shown determination and tenacity in her advocacy on their behalf, especially concerning protecting the waterfront and the Mainers who earn their living from it. Blume set up the Legislature’s first, bipartisan coastal caucus, bringing together most of the legislators […]

At the Saco City Council May 16 workshop session, discussed was an agenda item relative to bonding for a new school. In essence, the subject was to move ahead with a school building plan where financial numbers are not yet detailed. Mayor Michaud spent considerable energy to move the matter forward. Consensus of council members […]