These are charged political times, getting more so every week, for big stakes. As a survivor of sexual assault, I have watched the proceedings in Washington with bated breath. I have watched the ugliness involving both parties, and my heart breaks for our country. This shows me that the two-party system is not healthy. When […]

Maura Pillsbury served on Freeport’s Conservation Commission for five years, and I feel fortunate to have worked with her on the commission for the last two. During our time together, Maura demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for her community and its residents. As commission chairwoman, she spearheaded efforts to improve the town’s existing conservation properties, including […]

U.S. Sen. Angus King is a politician who has served Maine and the country with integrity and common sense. With foresight and courage, the independent senator announced that he would not vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Lifetime appointments should require substantial bipartisan support, but this process, too rushed and flawed, became downright ugly when […]

Nick Gill is running for Scarborough Board of Education. He is not running to create more discord. He is not running to remove our superintendent. Nick is running because he loves this town and its people. Nick Gill has a doctorate in education. He is the associate dean of Institutional Research and Development at York […]

Every year, state Rep. Teresa Pierce, D-Falmouth, impresses me more. As a town councilor from 2008-2014, she was a consensus builder working to maintain adequate funding for public education, preserve open space, and continue fiscal responsibility. Since entering the House four years ago, her fairness and hard work have won the respect of colleagues across […]

“Life has a way of confusing us, Blessing, and bruising us …” We’ve all been where Tevye is in “Fiddler on the Roof” – despite our best efforts, sometimes unpleasantly surprised by the hand life deals us. And the Falmouth Memorial Library trustees were certainly dealt a bruising hand when the overheated building market in […]

State Rep. Teresa Pierce, D-Falmouth, has earned my vote for re-election in House District 44. During a time of increasing partisan rancor, Teresa has earned my vote because of the practical and bipartisan approach that she brings to her work as a legislator. Some of the initiatives that Teresa has supported include providing incentives for […]

I have known April Sither for a few years, but have had the pleasure of learning so much more about who she is through the school challenges of the past year. April is deeply passionate about Scarborough schools, our students and our teachers. She is honest, hard working and open minded. There will be five […]

Residents at OceanView and I know well there’s a gem just down the hill. It’s the Falmouth Memorial Library, and it deserves our support on Nov. 6. As a leader in this community and its largest taxpayer, I believe the library is a vital resource now and in the future. It needs to expand to […]

I am writing in strong support of the re-election of Rep. Joyce (Jay) McCreight, D-Harpswell, our representative in House District 51. I say “our” because Jay truly represents us in Augusta. I’ve known Jay for years and I know how hard she works for us. She has knocked on thousands of our doors, responded to […]