I support Don Hamill for Maine State Senate District 30. Hamill is serving his second three-year term on the Scarborough Town Council. He has extensive experience negotiating large expenditures of public and private money – in complex and difficult settings. He is fiscally conservative. He has deep respect for the public trust of the citizens […]
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Letter: Elect sensible Scott Doherty for Scarborough Town Council
I heartily support sensible Scott Doherty for Scarborough Town Council. He’s a very likable lobsterman, a great listener, and someone blessed with lots of common sense. Fiscally frugal, Councilor Doherty will do everything in his power to limit municipal expenditures and give taxpayers “more bang for their bucks.” Elect sensible Scott Doherty – help Scarborough […]
Letter: Cory Fellows is a calm, rational, knowledgeable candidate
For more than a decade, I have served the Scarborough community in one form or another. My first real foray into public service was the Planning Board back in 2013. During my tenure, I was fortunate to serve with Cory Fellows. I supported his elevation to chair of the Planning Board because of his calm, […]
Letter: Cory Fellows finds common ground for Scarborough
We are writing in support of Cory Fellows for Town Council here in Scarborough. We have known Fellows and his family for many years. Fellows is a team player who listens to others, considers different perspectives and always tries to find common ground – which is just what the town needs right now. He would […]
Letter: Cory Fellows will serve well on Scarborough Town Council
I met Cory Fellows and his family many years ago when I was running a day camp at my farm and his children were campers. We’ve remained friends over the years as our children grew up. I am consistently impressed by Fellows’ measured work, his capacity to listen and engage and his ability to lace […]
Letter: Don Hamill’s experience perfect for Augusta
As a former state representative (2010-2018), I served on Maine’s powerful Appropriations Committee, where our hard-earned money is prioritized. From 2019 to 2022 (most recent data), the state expenditures exploded by a staggering $4 billion. Comparably, 2014-2018, spending only grew by $360 million. The state has a shortage of experienced legislators in office. We need reasonable […]
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Letter: Reelect Brenner to protect reproductive health care
As a constituent of Senate District 30 and a women’s health nurse practitioner, I am writing to express my strong support for Sen. Stacy Brenner. In a time when women’s reproductive health and bodily autonomy are under constant threat, Brenner has been a steadfast champion for our rights. Her background as a midwife gives her […]
Letter: Sen. Brenner has made a real difference in our lives
I am writing this letter because of the importance of this upcoming election. As a resident of Scarborough, I feel it’s my responsibility to highlight the crucial role local representation plays in our community. Sen. Stacy Brenner has been a dedicated advocate for Scarborough in the State Senate. As chair of the Environmental and Natural […]
Letter: Let Scarborough voters decide whether to build a community center
We were heartened to see the article in the Scarborough Leader about our Town Council receiving a comprehensive report on building a community center in Scarborough. Our excitement was quickly dampened by the response of the Town Council, basically stating that the council had other priorities over building a community center. As longtime residents of […]