An Otisfield man arrested for gross sexual assault was released on bail Oct. 16. Thomas Nile, 24, of 49 Jugtown Road was charged with the crime after an investigation of an incident involving an adult female victim at a home in Naples earlier this month. Nile was arrested while leaving work in Casco Oct. 14 […]

I’m writing to strongly endorse State Representative Ralph Sarty for re-election in House District 99. Residents of Baldwin, Cornish, Denmark and Limington know that Rep. Sarty is an outstanding public servant. He demonstrated his commitment to his community by organizing a charity concert that raised over $25,000 to help local residents buy heating oil this […]

Over the next few weeks, voters in Maine have a lot of thinking to do. They have to decide whether to vote for Barack Obama or John McCain; Charlie Summers or Chellie Pingree; Tom Allen or Susan Collins. These are all hard choices. But while choosing between individual representatives will be a tough decision, I’m […]

Full name: Buffy Marie Morrissette, 40 Address: 3 Timber Lane, Poland Family: Married with two children Buffy Marie Morrissette is the Democratic challenger in House District 103, which is comprised of Frye Island, Raymond and parts of Poland and Standish. Morrissette has been a small business owner for 10 years and worked part-time in child […]

I would like to take this opportunity to encourage voters to get out and vote for Michael Shaughnessy this November. Mike is running for representative to the Legislature, House District 111. It is a pleasure to see Mike Shaughnessy out in our community. Mike has been a driving force on moving municipal elections held in […]

Full name: Deborah Simpson Address: 551 Turner St., Auburn E-mail: deborah.simpson4@verizon.net Deborah Simpson is the Democratic challenger in Senate District 15, which includes Auburn, Durham, Poland and New Gloucester. Simpson is currently serving her fourth term in the House of Representatives representing House District 69. Simpson has lived in Auburn for over 40 years. In […]

A reconstruction team with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office investigating a fatal July crash in Naples involving seven motorcycles and a van concluded last week that speed and alcohol use were not a factor in the accident. The accident occurred July 6 when a group of eight people, including three Gray firefighters, a Cumberland County […]

Before she passed away from breast cancer six years ago, Dana Plummer enjoyed beautifying the grassy islands around the Windham Rotary at routes 202 and 302. So when Sarah Elliott found out about the Pink Tulip Project, she thought of her mother. “What better way to remember her than to plant tulips in the area […]

Full name: Richard M. Sykes, 66 Address: P.O. Box 86, Harrison Family: Married with two children and four grandchildren E-mail: rksykes@verizon.net Rep. Richard Sykes, R-Harrison, is running for re-election in House District 98 encompassing Stow, Lovell, Sweden, Bridgton and Harrison. He is running against Democrat Megan Ann Crawford of Harrison, who did not respond to […]

Repealing the beverage tax passed by the Legislature in April as asked on Question 1 is a good idea simply because the new taxes would pay for Dirigo Health without anyone being reassured the insurance program would be improved or more accessible to those who need it. The taxes would cost restaurant owners $4 for […]