I would encourage everyone in Yarmouth, Chebeague and Long Island to vote July 14 for Heather Abbott for state representative in the Maine House District 47 Democratic primary. I’ve known Heather as a mother, a community volunteer and as a person of integrity in our community for several years. Heather has consistently proven her commitment […]

Grayson Lookner is running in the Democratic primary in Maine House District 37. Over the last five years, I have come to know Lookner as a bright, conscientious and hardworking young man. His contributions to the Maine Beacon and Free Press stand in testament to his intelligence and deep commitment to social justice and democracy. […]

I have been disappointed by the failure of many local businesses to enforce basic virus safety measures, including social distancing and mask use among customers and employees. I’m all for reopening our economy, but if we are to regain any semblance of normal commerce, these measures have to be followed. If I don’t feel safe […]

Transparency and accountability are vital to our democracy, especially as trillions of dollars are being spent as part of the fight against COVID-19. It is essential that our money is spent for the right purposes – these are our tax dollars, and we will be paying off the accumulated debt for many years to come. […]

There has been a lot of talk about the Paycheck Protection Program’s impact on small business in Maine, but it has also had a life-saving impact for the nonprofit sector. I was the first investor in REDD energy bars, and they received PPP funding through Bank of America, which has been critical for REDD’s survival […]

CMP, New England Connect Transmission Corridor or “Forest of the Enchanted” You the residents of Maine, will have that decision November 2020. Sixty-six thousand residents cared enough to sign a petition to have it placed on the ballot. For the price of a cup of coffee per month on your electric bill, this forest will […]

“Toyota steps up threat to end its agreement with Prime Motors of Saco” (May 11), by Staff Writer Edward D. Murphy, was a very unbalanced article. Murphy reports that former CEO David Rosenberg recently filed for a preliminary injunction, but fails to note that Rosenberg’s first request in the same court was denied by the […]

Some judges, senators and others have made xenophobic comments about the workers in our meatpacking plants. Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack said, “These were due to the meatpacking. … That’s where Brown County got the flare. It wasn’t just the regular folks in Brown County.” It implies that the workers are “others” – […]

In the midst of the impact this COVID virus has had on us all, news from various sources bring us troubling updates that challenge our thinking, resolve, and worry about the future. More and more there are stories of creative and positive ways people are dealing, but in many of them financial resources and stability […]