Here’s my daring prediction for the 2018 Maine gubernatorial election: Someone with five letters in their last name is going to win. Yes, you heard it here first. Someone with a five-letter surname will replace the six-letter governor – some may use a four-letter word to describe him – we have now. I’d also like to […]

In this upside-down political age, Republicans have argued that experience in government is a bad thing. In the current campaign for governor, Republican television ads against Democratic candidate Janet Mills deride her 40 years in politics. Brent Littlefield, a Republican operative, chastised her on the radio for attending the Democratic National Convention in 1980. They’re […]

Imagine settling into this belief: “I can’t know technology.” One of my favorite men, 31 years old, manages my web and facebook pages. A 39-year-old techy pal rescues me when my mind blanks around how to get help from a website’s “contact us” section. I once asked my sister for IT advice. She said, “You […]

I am writing today on behalf of Linwood Higgins’ effort to become Scarborough’s next representative in Augusta. A lifelong resident of Scarborough, Lin Higgins has everything it takes to be an effective member of the Maine Legislature. Lin is a parent, a businessman and a former legislator. He understands what it takes to raise a […]

I support Rep. Jay McCreight for re-election to House District 51. Jay is tireless in supporting improved access to health care in Maine. On the Health and Human Services Committee, Jay worked with Democrats, Republicans and independents to pass 4 bills to expand access to critical health care and improve economic security. Jay recognizes that health […]

I wanted to take a minute to urge my fellow residents to support Dan Ankeles, who is running this November for an at-large Town Council seat. I have known Dan for several years and have always found him to be thoughtful, straightforward and hard working. His job in the State House requires that he understand […]

We will be voting for C. Peter Rich of District 30 on Nov. 6. We have known Peter for over 15 years; he has always been a voice of reason and willing to take on any situation before him. After 36 years, Peter recently retired from BIW as Principal Project Manager of the DDG 51 […]

I’m voting for Dennis Welsh for state representative in House District 47. I am inspired by Dennis’ passion to bring disparate voices together in Augusta. I believe independents like Dennis are our only hope for compromise. In an election season ripe with division, equal access to the ballot is paramount. We benefit from competition in […]

I agree with letter writer Michael Liff’s assessment of Park Avenue (“Interesting idea, disastrous execution,” Oct. 17). It’s not an effective design for heavy traffic. But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad design. It just means there are too many people using cars. Cars play an important role in our society. They’re an invaluable assist […]

We’ve been members and supporters of the Falmouth Memorial Library for nearly 20 years. It’s an essential pillar within the community, and it must be first class to meet community needs. Renovations and expansion are needed, but how much and at what costs? In 2014, plans were developed and voters approved a bond issuance of […]