Question 1 is about Maine’s conscience. Examine your conscience, as a Mainer, and ask if you believe it’s wrong to allow tourists to hunt bears by using dogs to tree them or trash to bait them. Only the rankest kind of amateur would hunt without stalking. Only the rankest kind of hunting guide would sanction […]
October 2014
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Letter: Bellows the pick for campaign finance reform
Most Americans agree that Congress must regulate how much money corporations and unions spend on electing candidates. Yet Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has voted against an amendment that would allow our Congress to do this. She says that amendment would be a restriction on speech. If “speech” means advertising, she is correct. However, if […]
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Letter: Tucker the choice in House District 50
This Election Day I am excited to cast my ballot for Democrat Ralph Tucker for state representative in House District 50. Ralph has a unique background that will help him represent the people of Brunswick and put our state back on track. After serving six years on the Brunswick School Board, with two as chairman, […]
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Letter: Gerzofsky respects voters, deserves respect
I am neither a Democrat nor Republican, but I do look at the issues and where the candidates stand on them. Democratic state Sen. Stan Gerzofsky is one of those people that tries to look at the big picture, not just for today, but the years ahead, how it will affect his district, the people […]
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Letter: Gerzofsky will work for all of Senate District 24
Join me in sending Democratic state Sen. Stan Gerzofsky back to Augusta from Senate District 24. Stan has worked on some big-ticket items in Brunswick, like securing bonds to redevelop the air station, or bringing in Southern Maine Community College when the Navy left. Because of my work in town government, I’ve seen his dedication […]
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Letter: Denno understands value of renewable energy
I met Democrat Dale Denno many years ago when he was the volunteer coach of the Greely High School Debate Team. He inspired and motivated my son to be a contributor, and to engage with the world around him. Dale has a way of doing that, whether it has been in the business world, or […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Strengthen Maine's Clean Elections process
Several weeks ago I participated in a signature-gathering in Portland. It was a fun and interesting way to gauge the basic understanding and acceptance of the Maine Clean Elections process. We have more than 20 years of experience with a system of public funding that works well. We need to strengthen it, and that’s what […]
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Letter: Breen will help enact law for background checks
On Nov. 4 we have an important decision to make: who will succeed Sen. Dick Woodbury as our state senator in Senate District 25. The election will not only determine whether our elected representative in Augusta truly reflect the values of our community; it may also determine which party controls the Senate. I am pleased […]
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Letter: Pierce for Falmouth state representative
Please join me in supporting Democrat Teresa Pierce in House District 44. Teresa brings demonstrated leadership and consensus-building skills to Augusta. In a time when thoughtful, civil and committed leadership is lacking, Teresa has time and again demonstrated her commitment and abilities in her work on the Falmouth Town Council. When serving with Teresa on […]
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Letter: DeSena will be good for businesses
As a former small business owner in South Portland, I believe that running a company in Maine should be a requirement for serving in the state Senate. Their votes in Augusta are vital to Maine companies – and can literally mean the difference between hiring more new employees, breaking even, or closing your doors. With […]