I have the privilege of serving with Sara Gideon on the Freeport Town Council.  Sara is a true leader. I’ve been impressed with Sara’s energy and can-do spirit, as well as how hard she works.  She is committed to this place and its people, welcoming new ideas and listening to all sides and perspectives on […]

l write to support Sean Mahoney for one of the seats on the Falmouth Town Council. As a long-time resident of Falmouth, I have witnessed first-hand Falmouth’s growth and the changes that have come with it, particularly along Route 1. It is my understanding that we are at another moment when Falmouth has the opportunity […]

We expect differences of opinion from presidential opponents, but the 2012 election is shaping up to be the clearest delineation of the political divide in America since the Civil War. It’s not so much Republican versus Democrat as it is corporations versus citizens. And Willard Mitt Romney is clearly running to be the president of […]

Being from away is unsettling sometimes, as if real Mainers are sharing a wonderful inside joke that I can never be in on. However, I recently saw a ray of hope for assimilation in my lifetime. It was during a recent talk to a group at Highland Green in Topsham, a community for active seniors […]

I am writing to express my support for Sean Mahoney’s candidacy for Falmouth Town Council. I met Sean almost 15 years ago, when we represented clients on the opposite ends of a land use dispute. I was immediately impressed with Sean’s keen intellect and his ability to craft creative solutions for both sides. I later […]

Last month, I drove down to New York to have dinner with my mother for her birthday. We went to her friend Laura Maioglio’s family restaurant, Barbetta. It’s in the theater district. The place is elegantly decorated with antiques from Piemonte, staffed with friendly and attentive waiters, and serves classic Italian food. At the time […]

I write to encourage Falmouth residents to vote for Russ Anderson for Town Council. As a long-standing resident of Falmouth, Russ has proved he is an effective leader in business, non-profit and community initiatives. Russ brings a thoughtful, balanced and collaborative approach to his work along with a tireless work ethic. As a fiscallyconservative candidate, […]

As a SAD 51 parent, I am writing to support Karen Campbell’s re-election to the School Board. Karen is committed to ensuring that all students in our district have access to high-quality education. Karen has served as a committed volunteer in the classroom, for Arts Alliance, for Foundation 51, and for athletic boosters. Karen is […]

Perry B. Newman’s column “The farcical debt debate” was most enlightening. The government spends money by actually spending money, and “by foregoing revenue the government would otherwise collect through taxes, absent a policy decision such as a tax break, not to do so”? That is Orwellian language at it finest. According to Newman, it is […]

I enthusiastically support Karen Farber for Falmouth Town Council. She is already an incredible asset to the Falmouth community through her thoughtful contributions as a volunteer to the town.  Karen and I served on the Long Range Planning Advisory Committee together.  What stands out to me about Karen is that she came to meetings prepared, […]