Please join me in supporting Frayla Tarpinian in the Democratic primary for Cumberland County district attorney. A former defense attorney, Frayla knows Maine’s justice system as a skilled practitioner representing those trying to recover from their mistakes. As a current assistant district attorney, Frayla is the only candidate who has implemented modern approaches to criminal justice […]

Please join me in supporting Frayla Tarpinian in the Democratic primary for Cumberland County district attorney. A former defense attorney, Frayla knows Maine’s justice system as a skilled practitioner representing those trying to recover from their mistakes. As a current assistant district attorney, Frayla is the only candidate who has implemented modern approaches to criminal justice […]

Headline on CNN, May 22: “Trump offers to assure safety of brutal North Korean dictator.” When will the headline read: “Trump offers to assure the safety of America’s children”? Donna HalvorsenSouth Portland

In expensive times we need government to remember that our wallets only stretch so far. One of the reasons Hope Cahan is running for Falmouth Town Council is to make sure government is mindful of what taxes do to a person’s budget. While property taxes are necessary for our town to function, Hope knows that […]

In expensive times we need government to remember that our wallets only stretch so far. One of the reasons Hope Cahan is running for Falmouth Town Council is to make sure government is mindful of what taxes do to a person’s budget. While property taxes are necessary for our town to function, Hope knows that […]

I am writing this letter in support of Meghan Casey for Yarmouth Town Council. Meghan is the leader that we need right now in Yarmouth. She has acknowledged the challenges of growth that we face, but she is not fearful or reactive. She is confident that we will succeed in finding balanced solutions. Her approach […]

The June 12 Westcustugo referendum in North Yarmouth is the wrong move. Municipalities should not be in the business of development. A cost-free solution: change the zoning on the Memorial School parcel to “Mixed Use.” Sell it to a professional developer. The taxpayer cost to change the zoning is zero. Take the sale profits and […]

The June 12 Westcustugo referendum in North Yarmouth is the wrong move. Municipalities should not be in the business of development. A cost-free solution: change the zoning on the Memorial School parcel to “Mixed Use.” Sell it to a professional developer. The taxpayer cost to change the zoning is zero. Take the sale profits and […]

Please join us in supporting our neighbor and friend Amy Kuhn for Falmouth Town Council. Amy’s experience as an attorney for the Kids Legal advocacy program and for the ACLU has given her the framework and skills to analyze policy, and to act on her analysis in a non-partisan way. Her long-standing involvement as a […]

Democrats have the opportunity to select a highly qualified, progressive woman to be Cumberland County’s next District Attorney. Frayla Tarpinian of Windham is a progressive Democrat committed to implementing criminal justice reforms such as restorative justice, and diverting individuals who need treatment into treatment programs instead of jail. In addition, she has the experience to […]