I was elected district attorney last fall. Being new to Cumberland County government, I have had the opportunity to meet many elected officials in our community. Recently, I met Michael Foley in his service to the city of Westbrook. Having gotten to know him, I have been very impressed at his 16 years of service […]

We have owned our home for over 30 years and have paid property taxes to support our schools and city services. Now, our kids are out of the house and we are retired and living on fixed incomes. This November, we are voting for Spencer Thibodeau for mayor because he understands and cares about property […]

In Westbrook’s mayoral race, Michael Shaughnessy is the one who represents modern Democratic Party tenets (environmentalism, egalitarianism, equity, to list a few). Shaughnessy believes we can build on what is already good and foster innovative, smart and sustainable change that bolsters our economy. Information regarding his extensive experience – career, small business, volunteering, life and […]

Central Maine Power’s website informed customers Thursday morning that power wouldn’t be restored for nearly five decades. First, a failed billing system followed by thousands of ignored complaint calls. And now this. Oh – and they want a rate increase. This storm was not a surprise. Presumably, CMP planned for it and scripted messaging in […]

I met Kate Snyder while I was working at Hannaford. I’ve been following the mayor’s race and recognized Kate and said “Hi!” Kate took the time to really listen to what I had to say. She wasn’t pushing an agenda or trying to sell me on her candidacy. She just listened, and I had the […]

The day that I was diagnosed with cancer, I was given a prescription for a “cranial prosthesis”: a wig. When I went to purchase a wig, I was told that Medicare and Medicare Supplement insurance did not cover the cost. The wig that I had picked out cost $800. I didn’t buy it. The following […]

In response to William Vaughan Jr.’s letter of Oct. 10: Citing the U.S. Census figures on poverty and suggesting that poor people get married in order to escape poverty is largely an intellectual exercise devoid of reality. I would suggest that anyone believing in Mr. Vaughan’s theory take a meal at the Preble Street Resource […]

Many government programs are trying to address Maine’s economic challenges. We have an aging population, more jobs than qualified candidates to fill them, and far too many families struggling to put meals on the table. Government assistance helps, but we cannot rely on it alone. This is where we come in – the owners and […]

For over 25 years, Michael Shaughnessy, as a board member and president of the Friends of the Presumpscot River, has patiently and tenaciously worked with a diverse partnership, from state and federal officials to the city of Westbrook and Sappi in restoring the Presumpscot River. Michael has broad experience, serving in municipal government in Windham […]