We are a group of military veterans who write in support of Diane Denk, candidate for House District 9, which includes Kennebunkport and parts of Kennebunk and Biddeford. To address the issue of homeless veterans, which has sadly become a reality in this area, Diane organized a clothing drive in towns throughout York County. Her […]

“Chaotic,” “divisive” and “costly” are adjectives that describe Sharri MacDonald’s tenure as chair of the Old Orchard Beach Town Council. These adjectives are part of the reason why she has the distinction of being the only town council chair to ever be recalled in our town’s history. Under her tenure as chairwoman, meetings were chaotic, […]

It’s well known that Maine voters are an independent lot, who place a high value on fairness and transparency during the campaign season. That is exactly what is at stake with Question 1 on the Maine ballot, a referendum that, if passed, would put an end to one of the best bear management programs in […]

You know I am so tired of people giving other people credit for what they haven’t done except blow air. Sorry to say, but Caring Unlimited for battered wives and husbands has been around since 1973, and is helping victims of domestic violence. Unfortunately, my friend, who gave the name to the organization, Avangeline Wade, […]

We, as serious Christians, need to cast our vote in an informed manner consistent with the gospels’ moral teaching. Thus, Christians may want to reconsider voting for anyone who intends to push programs or laws that are further burdensome to the taxpayer. On most issues that come before voters or legislators, a Christian can take […]

Paul LePage threatening to blow up a newspaper is not a governor of character, it is someone who is in of need help. In a relationship, it would be considered abusive. What if a teacher talked to a student like that? LePage chose to negate his duties by not attending the New England Governors (all […]

For decades my husband, a bow-hunter, eagerly awaited his autumn tradition. Together we drove the three hours to the place he fondly called “huntin’ camp,” and walked through the woods ”“ examining new and old trails, searching for evidence of a rutting deer’s scrapes, and ultimately, deciding on the perfect tree in which to place […]

We all like power, even if we don’t like to admit it. In November, we can use our power and vote. Rich or poor, young or old, man or woman, your vote is worth the same as any other American. It’s your privilege, and it’s free. Your vote has the power to change what you […]

I strongly urge all voters to re-elect Dan Cabral for county commissioner in District 3. I have known Dan since we were both elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2006 and re-elected in 2010. Within a few months of taking office, the county finances were discovered to be in disarray ”“ our undesignated fund […]