Did you know that when a home fire strikes, you may have as little as two minutes to make it out safely? Working smoke alarms provide an early alert that can make all the difference. They reduce the risk of death by half. They save lives. That’s why the South Portland Fire Department and the […]

The citizens of Falmouth are most fortunate to have smart, talented and enthusiastic individuals who serve and lead the town through commissions, committees and boards – and most of all in elected positions. No one meets that standard better than Amy Kuhn, candidate for Town Council. We watched as she led the Falmouth Memorial Library […]

I am very concerned about the opioid epidemic in Maine and feel increased access to health care for Maine citizens would greatly help people fighting this problem. I urge South Portland and Cape Elizabeth Democrats to vote for Richard Rottkov because he supports universal health care and Medicaid expansion, which would provide access to health […]

John Balantine’s selective view of the real world in asserting that peace through strength works is mind-boggling. North Korea added long-range missiles to its nuclear weapons, representing a serious threat that blustering about obliterating its millions provided no absolute guarantee of either South Korean or U.S. security for all of the Aegis destroyer missiles poised […]

We have known Richard Rottkov, who is seeking the Democratic nomination in House District 32, for many years as a friend, neighbor and valuable member of the South Portland community. He is a tireless worker for the benefit of our city and its people, having served on countless grassroots organizations, including the South Portland Land […]

As a conservation professional, I appreciate but am not surprised by the strong leadership of state Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, on behalf of Maine’s environment, from securing passage of one of the toughest mining laws in the country, to ensuring that our state parks are well maintained for public enjoyment. What I’ve been most impressed […]

This year’s School Administrative District 51 budget vote should have all Cumberland residents’ attention. Despite a “reasonable and balanced” characterization by the board, this budget increases local tax assessments by $2 million, an 8.5 percent increase. Unfortunately, this is nothing new. Since 2012, SAD 51 has averaged an increase of 6 percent annually in what […]