Look out! Doug Thomas is running again for senator, as a Real Maine Independent Party member. I’m surprised that he would consider running against Republican Sen. Russell Black, given Thomas’ unpopular championing of the Central Maine Power corridor and the east-west highway. Both projects would cut a swath of land across the largest contiguous undeveloped […]

Republican Barbara Bagshaw has my support for state representation in House District 106 (part of Windham). I trust that she will be just as wise spending “our” money (we who pay taxes) as she has been in spending her own. I have known Barbara for 40 years. I am impressed by her solid good sense […]

The job of the state representative is difficult. You have a lot of interests, in a town such as Scarborough, to juggle in Augusta. Our current state representative, Democrat Sophie Warren, has done a very good job over the past two years. She has been attentive to our concerns, and she listened loud and clear […]

As a 32-year retired deputy corrections officer, leader of two law enforcement benevolent associations and a lifelong Republican, I am urging everybody to reelect Democrat Bill King as York County sheriff. I know both candidates and have heard them speak about the issues facing the sheriff’s office. While Bill is optimistic and forward thinking, his […]

We are at a critical juncture regarding climate, the economy and social justice. We need a profound willingness to accurately identify problems, consider all our options and work together respecting differences. If we oversimplify or blame others, we will fail to accurately identify problems and solutions. It is hard to commit to a decision and, […]

I am writing in support of Republican Jennifer White, who is running for Maine Senate in District 25. Jennifer has a business background and has been signing both the back of a paycheck and the front of a paycheck for well over 30 years. She understands firsthand the challenges that employers are facing right now […]

I’m writing in support of Republican John Lewis for Senate District 29. Cape Elizabeth voters are learning about Democrat Anne Carney’s voting record in Augusta, and it’s not good. Carney voted to essentially legalize prostitution in Maine (L.D. 1592; roll call No. 386) despite the testimony of dee Clarke and other sex-trafficking victims. Carney voted […]

As a resident of Portland’s 3rd District, I was glad we finally had a chance to hear from our City Council candidates at the recent Maine League of Women Voters Candidate Forum. Before the forum I wasn’t sure who I planned to vote for, but the forum had a clear standout who made my decision […]

Democrat Barry Powers has my vote for Maine state representative. He is new to politics but brings a lifetime of experience and commitment to public service to the job. He’s an excellent listener who will show up every day to represent us in Augusta. Don’t let his gentle and calm bearing fool you. Barry will […]