I’ve been wondering which candidate for governor earns my No. 1 vote. Policy, character, ability and track record are things I consider. Bellows has successfully battled powerful interests who want to limit our voting rights, she modernized and improved Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ services and safeguarded our voting rights. As a state senator, Bellows found […]
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Gov. Janet Mills: ‘I am still on the ballot’ for Senate
The statement comes as presumptive Democratic nominee Graham Platner, a 41-year-old political newcomer, faces renewed scrutiny over post-marital sexting with several women.
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Posted inCommunity, Food, News
Brickyard Hollow’s new beer brews funds for local cancer nonprofit
The Yarmouth-based brewery is fundraising for Time to Compete with a limited-release beer and an event on June 20.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Raymond Berry, who coached Patriots to Super Bowl XX, dies at 93
Berry teamed with Johnny Unitas to lead Baltimore NFL championship, coached the Patriots from 1984-1989.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
All-day restaurant and bar opens in Searsport
Scullery Made Deli serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches by day, then morphs into a bar with small plates in the evenings.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Sanford City Council set to vote on sludge plant moratorium
The citizen-proposed initiative would put a 180-day pause on a proposed Aries Clean Technologies treatment plant that some residents have opposed.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Slush fund is a stark reminder of who Trump is fighting for | Opinion
The message is simple: Break the law for this president and you’ll be well taken care of. I am done watching Congress stand by while this happens.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News
4 campaigning for 2 seats on Richmond Selectboard
1 incumbent, a former fire chief and 2 former selectboard members are in the race.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Unfortunately for Graham Platner, he needs women on his side to win | Steve Collins
The bedrock of the Democratic coalition in Maine comprises women who lean left or center. If even one in five of them decides not to vote for Platner in November, he’s toast.
Posted inLetters
Back Dan Sayre for District 34 senator | Letter
I am writing to support Dan Sayre for District 34 senator. I’ve known him for years and he’s been my representative for the past two terms. Sayre is a reasonable and responsible person. And he’s humble — something we don’t always find in a political person. Sayre is the first one to admit that he […]