As a life-long educator, I am writing to encourage Democrats in Freeport and Pownal to vote for Melanie Sachs on June 12. I have known Melanie for several years, and have seen her dedication to the welfare of children and our schools. Melanie has taught and volunteered in the Freeport schools; rebuilt our community’s scouting […]

Cumberland is fortunate to have Jeff Porter running for the SAD 51 School Board.  This is an assignment to which he brings a strong community perspective and a wealth of experience. Jeff is a product of the school system. His children have progressed through various stages of the same system. Jeff and his wife, Mary, […]

I am writing in support of Russ Anderson as a candidate for the Falmouth Town Council. Russ and I worked together for a number of  years when I was UNUM’s general counsel and Russ was a member of the company’s senior management group. Russ has demonstrated his commitment in the civic arena by having served […]

It is time for those who support Cape Elizabeth’s Thomas Memorial Library and Cultural Center Building Project to have their voices heard, loud and clear. Citizens who support the project need to participate in the current public engagement process by attending the open meetings and educating themselves, as well as others, about the project and […]

Many thanks to Councilors Fred Chase and Will Armitage for their service on the Falmouth Town Council. Russ Anderson and Bryan Dench, running for those two seats, are men who can continue to guide Falmouth with logic. They will bring common sense to bear on property issues, essential public services and quality education, while maintaining […]

I’m writing to express my support for Sara Gideon in her run for the Maine House of Representatives. As a hard-working dad of two young daughters and a lifelong resident of Freeport, I’ve been impressed by her work ethic and leadership on Freeport’s Town Council, especially her commitment to Freeport families and our kids’ future […]

I first met Cynthia Dill when we served together on the Cape Elizabeth Town Council. Cynthia impressed me then with her quick grasp of issues and her ability to skillfully sift and sort facts, debate calmly, and cast her vote based on what she believed was in the best interest of the town. This year, […]

I support Karen Farber for Falmouth Town Council. Karen would be a terrific councilor. I served with Karen on the town’s land use planning committee. Later, when I served on the council, I worked with Karen on the school budget, as she was on the School Board. She impressed me as a public official who […]

If you’re wondering which of the Falmouth Town Council candidates to support in the June municipal election, I encourage you to think seriously about voting for Karen Farber. I served on the School Board with Karen. I can attest to her ability to think through a question or an issue and discuss it thoroughly before […]

Having caught up some in the yard sign arms race, I want to briefly state why I am running for Falmouth Town Council. First, people matter. Second, money matters. And third, community matters. I believe I have the experience, qualifications, commitment and temperament to make balanced decisions that are best for Falmouth. Fiscally, I take […]