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Letter: Think Snow in House District 47

We will vote for Republican Rick Snow to represent House District 47. He believes that parents are best suited to determine if their child is receiving an appropriate education. He would have voted for alternative educational opportunities such as charter schools and online learning. His opponent voted against these measures, thereby denying non-wealthy parents a […]

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Maine Briefing 10.6.14: State rep scores touchdown, the politics of Verso & Gary Hart revisited

* Check out the above campaign handout for state Rep. Don Marean, R-Hollis. It’s not uncommon for candidates for the Maine Legislature to omit their party affiliation on campaign literature. The conventional wisdom is that Mainers care less about party and more about the person. Marean takes another approach altogether. Republican?  Democrat? Who cares? Bonny Eagle […]

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Letter: Cape Elizabeth library renovation a worthwhile investment

We will vote for the Cape Elizabeth Thomas Memorial Library renovation because it benefits us both directly and indirectly. Directly, the library’s benefits include welcoming us into a new community when we moved back to Maine. The renovation will be even more welcoming. Also, we saved over $1,500 last year by using library collections and […]

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Letter: Re-elect Millett in Senate District 29

I am writing to ask you to support Democratic state Sen. Rebecca Millett for re-election. Rebecca worked diligently supporting her constituents over the past two years. Her commitment to educational advancements stems from her vision in co-founding an organization supporting advancement in local education along with six years of service on her local school board. […]

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Letter: Vote for Snow in House District 47

I support Republican Rick Snow for Yarmouth state representative in District 47. I attended a candidates night and was extremely impressed with Snow’s background and experience. But more importantly, I saw a loving father, attentive son and caring candidate. He’s passionate about solving Maine’s greatest challenges: jobs for the young, like my son; affordable services […]

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Letter: Freeport should not withdraw from RSU 5

Since December 2013, Freeport has spent an inordinate amount of time discussing governance and an inadequate amount of time discussing educational offerings or outcomes. The Regional School Unit 5 withdrawal proposal provides no educational vision. It provides an unconvincing financial analysis. It proposes a system with fewer students funded by a smaller tax base. And, […]