The news is depressing these days. Politics at the national and state level is a mess. Theater, ideology and politics seem to override honesty and the good of the people, the true mission of our elected officials. It used to be that no matter what was going on at the national level, our state officials […]

Residents of Cumberland have the opportunity this November to re-elect two highly dedicated and effective legislators to represent us in Augusta. Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, and Rep. Dale Denno, D-Cumberland, have served with distinction and have earned our support in their re-election bids. As members of the Appropriations and Health and Human Services Committees, respectively, […]

The Scarborough School Board recall was about accountability. Effective leaders don’t simply claim their victories; they can admit when they have made mistakes, had regrets, or changed their minds. Board leadership had failed to accept responsibility for their decisions and the subsequent fallout, supporting ill-conceived plans without adequate infrastructure in place. Accountability is about owning […]

Much has been made of the Yarmouth School Department’s plan to renovate and expand its four existing schools. We are writing in support of the School Committee’s commitment to these projects, and the Town Council’s stamp of approval. By committing to provide the space needed for a growing enrollment, the elected officials and administration have […]

The Legislature will have important work to do when the next session begins, especially to renew Maine’s commitment to environmental protection. We in Falmouth are fortunate to have the opportunity to re-elect two strong, pro-environment Democratic legislators: Sen. Cathy Breen in District 25 and Rep. Teresa Pierce in District 44. Among many other initiatives, both […]

As old Maine Yankees we have a pretty good idea as to who of our candidates for House District 46 has supported hard-working North Yarmouth and Durham people. That person is Rep. Paul Chace, R-Durham. He has been most helpful and responsive to any and all letters and emails to him. Allowing him to be […]

Augusta changes people. They get elected, go to Augusta, and feel like they aren’t accountable to anyone but themselves. We need to send someone like Republican Sarah Sandlin to represent House District 44. She is someone who will defend our interests, not the interests of unaccountable lobbyists. Without reservation, I support Sarah. She is a […]

Residents of House District 45 are incredibly lucky to have Rep. Dale Denno, D-Cumberland, representing us. Our community and state are fortunate to have someone as smart as Dale, who has significant public- and private-sector experience, working to determine state policy. We first met Dale during his 2016 campaign. As we learned more about Dale […]

Rep. Janice Cooper, D-Yarmouth, has proved to be an effective legislator during her three terms representing District 47. She has learned how to get things done. She has successfully pushed for more state revenue for local education to reduce local property taxes. She is a strong advocate for the environment, while keeping in mind, for […]

Rowe School is one of Yarmouth’s gems. It is a vibrant place where the youngest students learn to read, write, explore, and build friendships. However, it is now beyond capacity and bursting at the seams. Instructional spaces have been divided up, with multiple activities taking place in the same room. Two years ago, the music […]