I am writing in support of Karen Farber for Falmouth Town Council. I worked with Karen on the Advisory Committee for the new Elementary School. During that time, I was impressed with Karen’s ability to listen to opposing opinions, ask appropriate clarifying questions and carefully consider the impact on all constituents. She sought out advice […]

Please join me and my family in voting for Jeff Porter for the SAD 51 School Board. I sat on the Cumberland Town Council with Jeff for five years. I learned a great deal from Jeff, and respect his opinions. Jeff always put the town of Cumberland first. He truly care’s about the community he […]

I am writing to support Bryan Dench for the Falmouth Town Council. Bryan’s 37 years of legal service to schools, cities and towns have prepared him well for serving on the council. The analytical and objective nature of an experienced attorney’s work lends itself well to a position in local government. Our town needs a […]

I strongly endorse Sara Gideon for Democratic candidate for state representative in District 106. Sara is hardworking and dedicated to our community. In her work as a town councilor, I have found her to be responsive and articulate. She is able to quickly get up to speed on a concern and to bring sometimes disparate […]

Two candidates for Falmouth Town Council deserve your votes: Russ Anderson and Bryan Dench. They will first and foremost emphasize the needs of the entire town, before endorsing narrowly focused wants. They will listen carefully to responsible, reasoned suggestions. Anderson and Dench are thoughtful, thorough and analytical. They are not issue focused, they are Falmouth […]

Join me in supporting Jeff Porter for the SAD 51 School Board. A lifelong resident of Cumberland, Jeff has many years of personal knowledge of the school system. A member of a family of educators, Jeff has a broad perspective of various educational systems. The father of five children, he knows that each child has […]

I typically enjoy Edgar Allen Beem’s cranky columns, but disagree with his recent piece dismissing the relevance of the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting. In my view, the center’s work since its inception commendably satisfies its objective of “helping fully inform Maine’s citizens regarding the actions of its government and public servants.” To the […]

Gov. LePage repeatedly states that Maine is “Open for Business,” and yet he continually makes decisions which undermine our business climate.  The latest is his proposal to cut funding for Maine’s Head Start program. As a clinician who has worked with at-risk families in Maine for many years, I know the long-term benefits of investment […]

“Blah, blah, blah.” Is this the best President Obama can do for an energy policy? Our “forward-thinking” president continues to slam on the brakes to economic growth when he calls for ending subsidies to the oil industry. Yes, Mr. President, let’s tax the industry pumping $86 million from oil and gas every day – far […]

Sara Gideon has proven leadership capacity. Her leadership on the Freeport Town Council demonstrates exactly the qualifications needed to be an effective state legislator responsive to her local constituency. Sara is able to deal with controversial and frequently emotionally divisive issues, convincing people to look at things with fresh eyes and new perspectives, guiding citizens, […]