Recent events prompt me to write a letter clarifying a statement made at the Candidates’ Forum at the Richmond Grange. When the audience was allowed to ask questions of the candidates, Eloise Vitelli was asked, “Yes or no, do you support using our hard earned tax dollars to support illegal immigrants?” Eloise Vitelli answered, “Yes.” […]

In Moby Dick, Herman Melville wrote about a “Nantucket Sleighride,” a term used by Nantucket whalemen to describe what happens immediately following the harpooning of a whale. The whale, distressed by the harpoon, attempted to flee and thus dragged the boat along with it. The run lasted for as long as the whale could swim […]

What I liked most about the third gubernatorial debate was the suggestion by Mr. Cutler that both he and Mr. Michaud might make the commitment to, at the last moment, if it appeared that one of them could not win — to free their supporters to vote for another candidate. This is very statesmanlike. It […]

Rep. Mattie Daughtry has done an exemplary job serving the people of Brunswick in her first term in the Maine House. From her work standing up for our schools to her support of local agriculture to her vigorous defense of Maine’s environment and natural resources-based economy, Mattie has taken Brunswick values and brought them with […]

Watching the recent protests in Hong Kong, our election day is remarkable. The protestors don’t want a ruling elite to make their choices — they want free and fair elections, with candidates they choose. It’s what we’re supposed to have here, but evidence shows that money in politics increasingly warps our elections and the decisions […]

Sen. Stan Gerzofsky is a tireless advocate for Midcoast Maine. Over the last 14 years, Stan Gerzofsky has tirelessly advocated for the residents of Mid-coast Maine. Serving first in the Maine House as the representative from Brunswick, and for the last six years representing the citizens of Senate District 10, Stan Gerzofsky has time and […]

With elections right around the corner I’d like to submit a letter sponsoring Jeff Pierce. I have known Jeff and his family for a few years. He is a businessman, outdoorsman, family man, and has been a longtime friend of the Maine fisheries. Whether I agree with him or disagree with him, he is always […]

I am writing in support of Denise Tepler who is running for the House of Representatives seat for Topsham. Denise has made significant contributions to our community over the years through her dedicated service in various roles. For the town of Topsham she served six years on the Finance Committee working on the town’s budget […]

As, a business man in Brunswick for over 35 years, I support Joyce “Jay” McCreight, running for the first time to represent District 51 as a state representative. Jay and her family, including two grown sons, have lived in Maine for over 30 years, the last 8 in Harpswell. Jay is retired and her husband, […]

On Election Day I am supporting Byron Watson in the District 51 House race. As the only local candidate in the race, Byron is ready to represent our specific local needs on day one. Compare that to Byron’s opponent who isn’t from our community and will merely be an extreme partisan with no ambition to […]