I am writing to give my appreciation and personal endorsement to Sara Gideon in her bid to become state representative in House District 106. As the PORT Teen Center Coordinator, I appreciate the citizen-centric outlook to governance and ability to find collaborative solutions to issues that are of core importance to Freeport that Sara has […]
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Letter: Cumberland, North Yarmouth deserve better from school board
I encourage citizens of Cumberland and North Yarmouth to pay close attention to the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors and to share with them your perspectives and expectations for their stewardship of our outstanding school district. The great accomplishments we have achieved in building an educational system of exceptional quality at a very […]
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Letter: Keep North Yarmouth in SAD 51
As I watch my 1-year-old teeter around our home I feel as though the carpet is being ripped from under her tiny feet. With the referendum to leave School Administrative District 51 less than two months away, I worry about the future of my daughter’s education. I am concerned that North Yarmouth’s community appeal will […]
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Letter: DeChant for Bath state representative
Whether they believe in man-made climate change or not, Mainers respect our beautiful state. We make the most of our resources without being wasteful. In this upcoming election, we need to elect Jennifer DeChant in House District 62 (most of Bath). She is keenly aware of both the economic side and the conservation side of […]
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Letter: Volk brings compassion to the Legislature
Two years ago I wrote in support of Amy Volks’ election in House District 127. As I feel compelled to write in support of her re-election, I remain typically very private politically. While I have been remarkably impressed with Amys’ aggressive legislation and proactive agendas, I feel her human compassion speaks volumes. I, like Amy, […]
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Letter: Freeport, not Scarborough, should be Falmouth's model
Bryan Dench argues in a Forecaster Forum that Falmouth should keep the outmoded planning that has made the Route 1 area such an ugly sprawling and economically under-performing commercial district. The current planning has clearly failed the community. Dench would have us continue requiring lining up more poorly planned “strip centers” with seas of parking […]
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Letter: South Portland rep backs Hamann
As term limits prevent me from seeking re-election, I would like to encourage the voters of House District 123 to support Scott Hamann as their new state representative. Scott embodies all the qualities that I would love to see in my representative, and he will make sure that the voices of the citizens of our […]
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Letter: Harpswell newspaper will be missed
There have been town newspapers in Harpswell’s past. One I ran across covered happenings in one section of the town. Another covered municipal matters, but gave no clear picture of the whole town. None gave a comprehensive look at the many municipal, civic, historical, and environmental events – that is until the Harpswell Anchor was […]
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Letter: Criticism of Beem unwarranted
Recently, Mr.Leary, from Higgins Beach and “Away,” wrote a scathing note about Edgar Allen Beem. Leary stated that Ed writes “Nasty, mean-spirited, hate-filled” comments that are “consistently obnoxious.” Just out of curiosity, Mr.Leary, why do you bother to read them? Edgar writes excellent articles for Downeast and Yankee magazines, and has also published […]
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Letter: Brunswick should send Daughtry to Augusta
Brunswick needs a strong voice to represent us in House District 66. The woman with that voice is Mattie Daughtry. Mattie, a lifelong resident of Brunswick, wants to give back to the community which has given her so much. Whether it’s making sure there is additional education funding for Brunswick; ensuring the success of the […]