Last week, the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee gave bipartisan approval to issue subpoenas to two senior members of Gov. Paul LePage’s staff. The subpoenas will compel the two staffers – chief legal counsel Cynthia Montgomery and senior policy adviser Aaron Chadbourne – to appear before the committee to answer its questions. The move was necessary […]
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Supporting Rhames for Biddeford Council
I would urge the people of Ward 3 to vote for Richard Rhames as their ward Councilman. He has always been involved in city politics and has always strived to speak in favor of whatever is best for the city of Biddeford. Richard will do his best to return fiscal responsibility to this city. Ray […]
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Republicans at historic crossroad
Controversies within the Republican Party in Washington and Augusta could foreshadow an historic political change, perhaps resulting in the creation of a major third party. The possibility arises because the most strictly conservative Republicans are willing to confront members of their own party who are willing to compromise. While both sides are conservative, the hardliners […]
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Readers’ Forum
Don Pilon supports Saco seniors Saco Mayor Don Pilon proposed a program to the City Council to help seniors remain in their homes and not worry about rising property taxes. The Senior Tax Deferral Program was passed into law by the state legislature in an effort to keep Maine seniors in their homes without fear […]
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In Our Opinion
As the Nov. 3 election draws near, it’s time for people to start thinking seriously about what they’ll do when they go to the polls. There are several referendum questions that all Maine voters will face on Election Day. One referendum question is whether we should invest more public money in state elections – which […]
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Supporting Michaud for Saco Mayor
I ardently support Ron Michaud as the next mayor of Saco. Ron is best characterized by his integrity, forthrightness, strong work ethic and transparency. He is consistently well prepared, having studied the issues from every perspective. Regardless of their views, he invites all citizens to voice their opinions. Ron does not shy away from difficult […]
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Supporting Parenteau for Biddeford Mayor
I want to write in order to toss support behind a candidate that I feel deserves such treatment. I feel Dan Parenteau is worth my time, effort and energy to write about. I’ve recently switched from Democrat to Libertarian affiliation, as I feel the Libertarian party offers me a greater scope on what I consider […]
