I am writing in support of Tawni Whitney for Freeport town councilor at-large. Tawni has all the qualities a community should seek in a representative. She is a great communicator, a tireless worker and engaged on many different levels of the community. Her work creating support programs for seniors and others from the ground up […]

The Falmouth Memorial Library has meant so much to my family and me. And as the years go by countless more families will benefit from this tremendous place. True community is needed more than ever these days and this library is one of the bedrocks of our wonderful town. Yes, the need is great, which […]

I write in support of state Rep. Ralph Tucker, D-Brunswick, in House District 50. This gentleman is exactly that, a gentleman. He adds civility, common sense and openness to political discourse. As a resident of Brunswick, I have known and admired Ralph for several years. His professional life has been spent primarily in helping injured […]

Yarmouth values education. Our excellent schools improve our property values and provide us with a greater quality of life than is found in places where education is not highly valued. If we stand by while our schools become overcrowded and inefficient, we risk declining property values and declining quality of life. The data is clear: […]

There is an unprecedented sense of entitlement among younger generations. Condescension toward minimum-wage jobs and the devaluation of frugality are widely held convictions. Sarah Sandlin works while still finding time to be her mother’s primary caretaker. She is out every day until sundown, actively listening to her community members’ concerns. One’s fitness for public office […]

Yarmouth schools are struggling under the pressure of growing enrollments and aging facilities. The proposed plan is reasonable, measured and appropriate to meet the current and future needs of our students. The distinct community spirit that defines our town is instilled in our young ones from the earliest grades, with a virtuous feedback loop of […]