I support Caleb Hemphill for Falmouth town councilor for many reasons. Serving on committees, Caleb is always ready to develop the programs needed and actually do hands-on work to make it so. I share his values of family, friends, and community for good stewardship of what has lasting value and makes Falmouth and the larger […]
May 2014
Policy Wonk: Portland parks initiative preserves a constitutionally protected right
Maine’s Constitution was amended in 1909 to take back two important powers of the people that had been ceded to the state Legislature: 1) the people’s power, as sovereign, to enact state legislation, and 2) their power to veto “any Acts, bills, resolves, or resolutions” of the state Legislature. A third provision, enacted at the […]
Letter: State rep backs Breen for state Senate
Many challenges await Maine’s next Legislature, among them investing and strengthening opportunities in education for students at all levels and providing the highest quality infrastructure to attract the new investment and employers necessary to secure our economic future. Cathy Breen, a Democratic contender in Senate District 25, has earned our enthusiastic support. Cathy understands that […]
Letter: Hemphill will make difference in Falmouth
As a retired, life-long resident of Falmouth, I am excited that Caleb Hemphill is running for Town Council. Caleb is truly aware that rising costs may drive many of us out of the town that we helped grow. As a small business owner, he is aware of the vitality that business brings to our community […]
Letter: Hemphill has right assets, values for Falmouth
I would like to offer my full support to Town Council candidate Caleb Hemphill. I have known Caleb in both a personal and professional capacity for 15 years and I can firmly say that electing him is the most responsible choice for the town of Falmouth. Caleb is the only candidate who owns a small […]
Letter: Critic of Falmouth councilor distorts the truth
In a letter to the editor on May 12, Susan Dench claims Falmouth Town Councilor Chris Orestis has “overseen” a tax hike of 9.3 percent over the last two years. This is exactly the kind of negative politics and distortions of the truth that turn off young voters like me. No one councilor can single-handedly […]
Letter: Experience will serve Woods well in Senate
I am writing today to endorse Steve Woods as the clear choice to represent the interests of District 25 in the Maine Senate. I first met Steve almost 15 years ago, and was immediately impressed with his business acumen. As a 40-year veteran development officer at major universities and health-care institutions, I have had the […]
Letter: Yarmouth should elect Bickford Hamrock
I am writing in support of Tamson Bickford Hamrock for Yarmouth Town Council. I met Tamson soon after she moved back to Maine and have been impressed with her vibrancy, clarity of vision and commitment to our community . With deep roots in Yarmouth and a broad perspective from her business career, she is uniquely […]
Letter: Tracy for Falmouth School Board
It is my honor to write a letter in support of Danielle Tracy as a candidate for the Falmouth School Board. Danielle will be my successor as president of the Falmouth Ice Hockey Association for the upcoming season. In her previous role as treasurer, she kept a close eye on all spending, and worked to […]
Letter: Orestis puts kids first in Falmouth
It is with much enthusiasm that my family endorses Town Councilor Chris Orestis for re-election in Falmouth. As a mom and elementary school teacher for the past 20 years my criteria for candidacy is admittedly kid-centric. Chris Orestis and his commitment to the Falmouth school system, the Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness and the National […]