Please consider this letter as my strong support for Barbara Bagshaw for Maine House District 106. I am a former Maine House member and have met her a few times in this political season. As I see the problems the majority party has allowed or created nationally and have seen how they continually seek to […]
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Letter: Multi-talented Gass is needed in Augusta
It is rewarding to see individuals willing to step up and seek political office. For the citizens of House District 104 (Gray-New Gloucester), this November presents them with the opportunity to obtain a powerful voice. Anne Gass, an independent, is running a positive, energetic campaign, and her election will bring a talent to Augusta that […]
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Letter: Gass is consummate community volunteer
I am proud to support independent candidate Anne Gass for the Maine House of Representatives in District 104. As a parent and a longtime Gray resident, I know Anne cares about making our community a great place to live, work and play.Anne is the consummate community volunteer. She has served on the Gray Town Council […]
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Letter: Bagshaw knows parenting is a sacred trust
As a mother of young children, one thing I know for certain is that nobody knows my children like I do or what is best for them like their parents do. Our children are precious to us beyond words, and as their mother I have the role of nurturer, protector and positive role model. I […]
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Mainewhile: Stargazing spiders can shift perspectives
A really good friend recently sent me the podcast “No Such Thing as a Fish,” accompanied by this message, “My new favorite thing is knowing some spiders can see stars!” It’s true. Some spiders can see stars. They can also see the moon and a few other amazing things. We have no way of knowing […]
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Through My Lens: Sweet nostalgia and fundamental changes
“It is a Nikah!” I heard someone say this during my visit to the local Somali halal market in Portland. The word “Nikah” hit me hard, as if I was back 10 years. The word is Arabic and means a “marriage contract” between two people. In Somalia, the word carries a lot more meaning and […]
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Letter: Gass has versatility, character to succeed
I’m writing in support of Anne Gass, an independent candidate for House District 104, which includes New Gloucester and part of Gray. She has the versatility and character to excel. She is a Clean Elections candidate, meaning she will owe nothing to anyone but the voters. She is fond of quoting Shirley Chisholm, a 1972 […]
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Letter: Gass puts in time, effort to help others
Anne Gass is running as an independent to represent District 104 – all of New Gloucester and part of Gray. She’s a caring woman who puts in time and effort to help others. I’ve lived in Gray for over 20 years and have watched her in action as a town councilor and citizen volunteer. Have […]
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Letter: Rep. Fay listens to her constituents
I strongly believe Jessica Fay has earned another term as our state representative in District 86. She has done a superb job of representing the interests and needs of the district. She has become a leader in sponsoring or co-sponsoring legislation with real impact, including hazardous waste solutions, boater safety, safe drinking water, and supporting […]
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Life Unwound: Presence can interrupt the negative narrative
As soon as one of my dear friends posts on Facebook about her “sad and complicated life,” I think, “She must be doing what she and I discuss a lot: telling herself stories.” How often do we do that? And how often are those stories negative about ourselves? About what we do wrong and how […]