I have known state Rep. Teresa Pierce for almost 10 years and know her to be an enthusiastic and extremely competent public servant. Her history of town service includes being president of the Falmouth Education Foundation, being a two-term town councilor (elected chairwoman twice) and presently being a Maine state House representative. Her passion and […]

We have an opportunity to elect an extraordinary woman in Senate District 25 on Nov. 6; Republican Cathy Nichols is that woman. She has a bachelor’s degree in soil science and a Certificate of Policy Analysis from USM’s Muskie School. Her work experience included navigating environmental and water-quality issues for large corporations. This combination of […]

I’m voting no on the Yarmouth school bonds. I chaired the 1996 and 1998 Yarmouth school facilities committees. Our detailed architectural plan was rejected by the Town Council; subsequently a new building committee was appointed, a bond was approved, and construction began around 2002. It had taken six years to get the plan right for […]

Cathy Nichols is to be lauded for her opposition to the proposed 3.8 percent tax on family incomes over $128,400 for adult elder care. Nichols is the Republican candidate for state Senate District 25. She fearlessly stated that she was against this ill-conceived proposal from inception. Meanwhile her opponent has not taken a position. This […]

My family and I moved to Yarmouth six years ago. Like so many others from inside and outside of Maine, we were drawn by great schools and the special sense of community that sets Yarmouth apart. I am excited that this year we have the opportunity to elect the kind of state representative that a […]

In today’s political arena Rep. Janice Cooper, D-Yarmouth, stands out as an honest and transparent political leader. Janice takes the time to study the issues facing her constituents; she gets out into our community, she relates to the obstacles of our daily lives, and she works hard to craft legislation to find remedies. But most […]

Sande Updegraph has lived in Brunswick for almost 20 years and has been involved in our town affairs for almost as long. Sande has been on numerous committees and boards over her years here, so she is an all-around person when it comes to knowledge of Brunswick affairs. She is a very honest person, is […]