I have had the privilege of knowing Rosemarie De Angelis for 35 years, since my days as a student at Dora L. Small Elementary through my current role as school nurse at Frank I. Brown Elementary. Throughout my life, De Angelis has been an exemplary model of commitment to and passion for public service and […]

I’ll be voting for Rosemarie De Angelis for the District 3 School Board seat in South Portland. I want someone on the board who is unwaveringly curious, always questioning, self reflecting and admitting faults, and puts in the time and energy beyond their elected duties to serve with intelligence and empathy. These are traits I’ve […]

When a special election sent Matt Beck to the Maine Legislature, he had to hit the ground running. He quickly proved himself to be an effective representative for South Portland’s District 122, casting key votes during the 2024 session on such issues as gun safety and women’s reproductive freedoms. Beck has brought experience, compassion and […]

We face serious challenges in South Portland, and we will have important decisions to make in the next few years. We need to fix a broken tax system, secure sufficient housing to reduce the pressure on home prices and rents, decide how to guide further development, improve the environment for local business, prepare for the […]

I’m writing in support of Misha Pride for reelection to the South Portland City Council. Pride is a thoughtful, responsive councilor who listens carefully and acts in an even-handed way, two important qualities for a leader in a community undergoing significant change. I believe Pride puts the best interest of all South Portland residents at […]

I am supporting the reelection of Misha Pride to the South Portland City Council. Pride has been a very effective, balanced, consistent and committed member of the City Council. He is an active listener, an excellent team member and an accomplished leader when serving as mayor. I have had the opportunity to meet with him […]

I’m writing in support of reelecting Misha Pride for the District 3 South Portland City Council seat. Pride has impressed me over the past year, as I have become more observant of City Council work. I have seen Pride listen intently, be willing to compromise, think critically about issues that come before the council and […]

State Rep. Matthew Beck has seen firsthand the havoc climate change can cause in South Portland and many of Maine’s other coastal communities. Flooding is an imminent threat to homes and businesses along Maine’s shores. Aging tank farms are vulnerable to storm surge, exacerbating the hazards from rising sea levels and pollution. We need a […]

I am writing to express my support for Jessica Walker for South Portland City Council. I have known Walker for 13 years as our children have been classmates since kindergarten. During those many years, I have witnessed her demonstrate a deep commitment to her community, which is reflected in her extensive involvement and advocacy efforts. […]

Since she started running for City Council in August, Jessica Walker has insisted that her campaign is all about helping South Portland people gain access – to education, to housing, to safe places to walk and pedal, and to reliable public transportation. She’s been eloquent articulating these principles. I’ll focus on two other sorts of […]