I am voting for Representative Annie Graham for House District 105, North Yarmouth/Gray. Annie has a history with Gray, having served the residents in the past. She attended Gray’s Village Visioning week, not only the block party, but the kick-off meeting and roundtable discussions. Annie did not attend to push her thoughts about the process […]
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Letter: Plummer is accessible, honest with constituents
There is one obvious choice for Maine Senate District 26: Gary Plummer, and for good reason. Gary has served with distinction as a Windham town councilor and Cumberland County commissioner, and in the Maine House and Senate. Voters have always returned him to office due to his consistent track record of accessibility and honesty. Included […]
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Through My Lens: Connect immigrants to northern Maine and solve problems
Attracting more refugees to small towns in Maine can be the answer to addressing the labor shortage and shrinking population in the northern part of the state. It is possible. At the moment I don’t see this conversation happening on the platforms Maine immigrants use, but we need to start talking now about connecting Maine’s […]
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Mainewhile: Sweaters give us more than seasonal warmth
Ah, fall! My favorite time of year for sure. Hot apple cider, pumpkin pie … and sweaters. The worse the nightly news, the more comfort I take in pulling on a cozy sweater as I either head out to face the day, or settle in for the evening. Here’s the thing about sweaters: They are […]
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Letter: Gass takes the right approach to community development
I am proud to support independent candidate Anne Gass for the Maine House of Representatives (District 104). As a civil engineer and active outdoorsman, I’ve met few who care as much about developing our community, with an eye toward accessibility, health, vibrancy and environmental impact, as Anne. On the Gray Bike-Ped Committee, Anne spearheaded Gray’s […]
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Letter: Gass has can-do attitude needed in Augusta
Anne Gass is running as an independent representing House District 104, New Gloucester and part of Gray. Anne has a can-do attitude and has spent countless hours volunteering her time to lead children’s plays and learning groups, and also on the school board and Town Council. Anne showed her empathy for others when she opened […]
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Letter: Fay is caring member of community she serves
I’m proud to say I’ll be voting for Jess Fay in November. I want someone in the Legislature who will work for me, my community and my state. Jess knows the needs of her community because she is part of it. She’s volunteered for the children’s program at the library. She gardens an extra plot […]
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Mainewhile: Substitute teaching is a pretty sweet gig
A lot of the collective day-to-day chaos from COVID has (thankfully) simmered down since last school year. Vaccines are widely available, masks are plentiful (and optional), and trips to the grocery store no longer feel like a tactical operation. One thing that hasn’t changed much though, is the lack of substitute teachers. If a teacher […]
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Life Unwound: Connection cultivates creativity – and community
I sit here rereading one of my favorite books about writing, creativity and life: Nancy Coleman’s “Wide Open Writing: Embrace Your Creative Genius.” I read it often because Nancy is my friend, my teacher, a confidante, a wise and kind woman deep of soul and heart. As in so many things we do, I read […]
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Letter: As senator, White will help state recover
The economy and high prices are hurting all of us across the state and nation. Once Biden’s rescue money is all spent, Maine will be left holding the bag with programs that cannot fund themselves. We need to vote in legislators who know how to balance a checkbook without living on borrowed time and money. […]