In a recent letter, James Hoy attempted to paint me into a political box and divide our community based on labels. In speaking to many neighbors around South Portland, the concerns I am hearing cut across political views or party affiliation. Two of the top concerns I hear are the high cost of health care […]

Bravo to Edgar Allen Beem for getting it right that Shawn Moody is led by the nose and pulled by strings. Moody may have been a “compassionate conservative” (whatever that means) and, by all reports, a decent and civil fellow, but in the presence of brutes, one may become more brutal. Being soft spoken and […]

The roots of the opioid epidemic are multifaceted and it is therefore unlikely that a comprehensive solution will be achieved without thoughtful and creative approaches. State Rep. Teresa Pierce, D-Falmouth, understands this and has helped our state combat this epidemic by supporting bills like LD 925, which included funding to support law enforcement-assisted diversion programs, […]

In the age of the internet, society is getting very partisan. Now more than ever we need competent, fair people in our government. I had the opportunity to meet one of these people: state Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth. Yarmouth High School has a Career Exploration Program each year, and this past year I contacted Sen. […]

I am a former trustee of Falmouth Memorial Library, and Bob was Falmouth’s open space ombudsman for 10 years. It is important for all Falmouth citizens to understand the status of the proposed expansion of the Library. The plan that was approved in 2014 was both forward looking as well as innovative in terms of […]

The citizens of Falmouth support quality education and a strong sense of community. Over the past several years, our community stepped up to support the expansion and modernization of Falmouth Memorial Library, donating $2.8 million (matching the town’s commitment). Falmouth citizens are generous and committed. When projected construction costs came in far above original estimates, […]

One of the reasons I’m supporting state Rep. Janice Cooper, D-Yarmouth, for re-election in House District 47 is her incredible work ethic. I’ve had occasion to watch her work in Augusta. I’ve seen her work hard, dig into legislation, avoid the limelight, and focus instead on delivering results. Her recent victory in helping secure “conformity” […]

State Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-South Portland, has been an outstanding senator for  District 29 (South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, and part of Scarborough). She has worked tirelessly since 2012 to protect and improve our way of life on education, the environment, renewable energy, growing the economy, and creating good-paying jobs. She was named Legislator of the […]

This November, Falmouth voters have the opportunity to re-elect state Rep. Teresa Pierce, D-Falmouth, in House District 44. Long committed to Falmouth, Teresa has fought hard during two terms in the state Legislature to protect public health and the environment. Consistently endorsed by the League of Maine Conservation Voters, she has tirelessly sponsored and passed […]

As a former school board member, I can identify with U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, when he states the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court is the most important decision he will ever make. I will remember until my dying breath the extreme difficulty I had to face when my colleagues […]