Yarmouth is incredibly fortunate to have Tim Shannon serving on our Town Council. He is thoughtful, intelligent, hardworking and has experience: just what we need in the time of uncertainty. For example, I watched Tim navigate the budget process this year. It was a difficult task – with the pressures of COVID-19, school growth, municipal […]
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Letter: Humphrey best choice to meet climate change challenges
April Humphrey is the candidate Yarmouth needs to address the challenge of climate change locally. She has a proven commitment to advocating for renewable energy and solving environmental challenges. She helped establish Yarmouth’s Renewable Energy and Sustainability Committee during her first year on the council and she is involved in the committee’s ongoing work. The […]
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Letter: Full access to absentee voting needed
As proud citizens of both the town of Yarmouth and Maine, we know that this upcoming senatorial election is very important for the state. Maine has always ranked as one of the best states for voter turnout in the country, due in part to our implementation of “no-excuse absentee voting” and allowing voters to vote […]
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Letter: Vote Hickey for Falmouth School Board
I am writing in support of Christopher Hickey’s candidacy for the Falmouth School Board. Chris possesses the characteristics of an excellent school board member. He is hard working, asks difficult questions with a true interest in learning and makes decisions with integrity. Chris is genuine in his desire to support the students, educators and leadership […]
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Letter: Shannon’s work on gun giveback program showed leadership
Having practiced law for 40 years, I’ve learned what makes a great lawyer: diligence, preparedness and the ability to unpack hard problems to find good solutions. I’ve seen these qualities in Tim Shannon – who happens to be both a law partner of mine in Portland and my town councilor in Yarmouth. In particular, I’ve […]
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The Universal Notebook: Voting by mail
On Father’s Day I cast my vote in the July 14 primary, dropping the envelope in the mailbox outside the post office on my way to the supermarket. All voting should be that easy. I am worried, however, that my vote for Sara Gideon may not count because the envelope got soiled right where I […]
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Here’s Something: Fly the Spirit of ’76 this Independence Day
With all the news swirling about these days, concerned observers can’t be faulted for thinking this July 4 may be the last time we celebrate Independence Day. If you haven’t yet buried your head like an ostrich by turning off news broadcasts, you’re probably shocked that Marxists have taken over sections of American cities, that […]
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Life Unwound: Children make hope explode
I write this on Juneteenth in the middle of Pride month. And I see the mess adults are handing the next generations: homophobia, racism, people hurting people. But when I hear the brilliance in children, hope explodes. I read to my granddaughters. Their naturally occurring sweetness radiates. First the book, “Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights”: […]
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Letter: Elect Horch as a committed candidate to represent Brunswick
What a delight to be able to support Fred Horch in his race for the District 49 House seat. I’ve known Fred for almost 20 years and have witnessed his commitment to the community through his participation in vital community groups, including Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, the Rotary Club of Brunswick and the NorthWest […]
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Letter: Balentine should gain a better understanding of systemic racism
Having just read Mr. Balentine’s weekly column, I am appalled by his comment that he’d “be surprised if our readership included racists” (“BLM should demand less government, not more,” June 19). Perhaps he is simply taking the term “racist” too literally. The current and ongoing furor about racism in the U.S. and the rest of […]