It’s been said that the mark of a good politician is that they listen and truly understand what is being said. This is only one of the impeccable qualities of Melanie Sachs, who is running for state representative for Freeport and Pownal in the Democratic primary. Another positive quality is Melanie’s moral fortitude, but my […]

What Falmouth needs for governance is no difference from any other communities. We need leadership with a vision of long term financial health and stability. Russ Anderson has done it. After a successful private-sector career, Russ served as president of the Maine Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Russ stepped into a challenging situation. […]

Nancy Thurber for Cumberland County register of probate. Most of us don’t get involved with probate all that often, but when we do, neatness counts. Nancy Thurber is neat – as a person and as a title abstractor. Her service has provided many reliably accurate reports for my clients as a title lawyer. Nancy holds […]

As the Cumberland Town Council and Planning Board have interacted in the last several years over occasionally divisive issues, Jeff Porter has shown me that he has our town’s best interests at heart and a strong moral compass. My favorite comment from him is telling a crowded meeting that his job is not to make […]

I enthusiastically support Deirdre Conroy-Vella’s campaign for the Falmouth School Board. Dee has been a thoughtful and involved member of our community for over 13 years. Having had one child graduate from Falmouth High School and another currently in the school system, Dee is especially attuned to the needs of our students and the importance […]

Please vote to re-elect Karen Campbell to the SAD 51 School Board on June 12. Karen and I have known each other for six years, volunteering together on a variety of school and community activities. Karen is a pragmatic leader who makes consistently good and balanced decisions. Her strong education (B.S. in business administration from […]

As we are at a time in American government where we must have the best possible people representing us. I believe the best Democratic candidate for state Senate District 7 is Rebecca Millett. Rebecca Millett is a tireless worker with a concern for education, the environment, equality and the creation of Maine jobs. Rebecca will […]

I believe in Melanie Sachs. Melanie stands up for people from all walks of life. As executive director for the Consumer Council System of Maine, I have, in a previous role worked closely with Melanie as she traveled statewide to ensure that all Maine residents had a voice in their health care. Melanie listened to […]

Falmouth citizens should be aware of Town Council candidate Bryan Dench’s history of anti-gay and anti-abortion rights activism. Dench has served as the treasurer for the Maine State Right of Life Political Action Committee, and is the co-author of an anti-abortion screed entitled “Fetal Holocaust,” which argues that abortion should be illegal even in cases […]

The last time I was in the man-meeting market, looking for dates was as easy as: 1 — Head to the convenience store and buy a copy of Casco Bay Weekly ($1). 2 — Sit at the typewriter (with no correction key) and compose a witty, charming, thoughtful, exciting yet mysterious ad that will capture the eye […]