Why does Portland need a mayor? The position is essentially without any real power, as decisions are ultimately made by the city manager. This person should just be a member of the City Council, like the good old days. If we need an additional at-large councilperson, so be it. The $73,000-plus annual cost of having […]

I’m looking for information on Windham’s poor farm, located at 22 Town Farm Road. I am in the process of purchasing this home and would like to put together as much detailed information as possible. The Lakes Region Weekly article, by Kay Soldier, was posted on the Press Herald website Jan. 16, 2015, and updated […]

I am writing in support of Alan Casavant. The job of mayor, regardless of city, is primarily to bring local experience and depth of understanding, not opinion, to the process of moving government forward. Alan has put Biddeford first as a councilor, legislator and mayor. One thing that is unique about Alan Casavant is his […]

Please join me and vote for Claude Rwaganje for an at-large seat on the Westbrook City Council. First in his native Democratic Republic of Congo, and now in Westbrook, Claude has been an advocate for all those needing help, including affordable housing and workforce development. Here in Maine, he founded ProsperityME to connect low-income people […]

I am pleased and proud to endorse Jason Litalien for mayor. He cares for and listens to the people, so very important to being the people’s mayor. He does his homework, he has met with many city employees and his work on the 600-car parking garage has proven this is a real bad deal for […]

By voting for Andy Graham for Portland City Council, voters and the city will benefit from his 41 years as a parent and resident of District 3, his 41 years running a business in Portland and his 20-plus years of involvement with nonprofit organizations, including Creative Portland, the Capisic Pond Restoration and First Friday Art […]

I find it ironic that the recent spate of political ads criticizing Sen. Susan Collins for accepting corporate donations were in fact paid for by out-of-state political action committees and liberal donors. Hypocrisy doesn’t play well in Maine, and I am convinced most Mainers will see through this political hack job. Rest assured that if […]

I am writing in support of Elaine Cooper, who is running for Budget Review Committee in Ogunquit. Ogunquit is blessed with a highly skilled population of retirees. Elaine is one of these retirees. She ran a successful hands-on business and as a result has a deep understanding of the balance that needs to be struck […]

It is demoralizing to think of a second term for a president who has caused so much harm in such a short period of time. We already see huge federal debt, climate degradation and emboldened dictators. The list seems endless, and all in the name of short-term profits with no thought of the future. How […]