Please join me in supporting Art Bell for state representative Maine District 47, which encompasses Yarmouth, Chebeague and Long Island. I have known Art and his wonderful family for many years. I can attest personally to Art’s dedication to community, his caring work towards improving our environment, his ability to engage citizens from all walks […]
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Letter: Vote Hickey and Pines for Falmouth School Board
I am writing to offer my support for Christopher Hickey and Matthew Pines for Falmouth School Board. Chris conducts himself with utmost integrity. He is always willing to share his time and be both teacher and learner. He will bring the same good judgment and steady temperament to the School Board. Matt is a forward […]
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Letter: Biberstein will be an effective voice in challenging times
The town of Freeport is facing some critical decisions on how best to reinvent and execute a business model that will attract, revitalize and support the downtown and business community. Now more than ever Freeport needs an effective voice in the Maine Legislature. Someone who can articulate the problem, design and develop a plan, engage […]
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Letter: Romano the best candidate for Yarmouth Council
I’ve had the good fortune of knowing the Romano family for many years and I cannot think of a better candidate for a seat on the Town Council than Tom Romano. Tom has coached multiple sports over the years, served on community boards, volunteered his time on local projects, and he’s done all this quietly, […]
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Letter: Sachs is a humble, committed, caring candidate
It is with great confidence and enthusiasm that I support the multi-talented Melanie Sachs for Maine Senate. Since I first met her I’ve seen in her a desire to comfort and protect. She is a dedicated, focused and pragmatic idealist who finds practical applications for the greater good. But the thing that stands out the […]
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Letter: MacLeod would serve Yarmouth best
The choice has never been so stark in Yarmouth. Three Yarmouth council candidates (Shannon, Humphrey and Cromarty) and two school committee candidates (Wilbur and Hodgkins) are presenting themselves as a “power block” to create a combined “super” council/school committee. Their motto on identical signs: “In this together.” Having followed two of the current councilors (Shannon […]
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Letter: Vote Hodgkins for Yarmouth School Committee
As a parent of an elementary student in Yarmouth, I am so pleased my former manager Allison Hodgkins is running for Yarmouth School Committee. I worked with Allison when she was running educational programs for American college students in Amman, Jordan. Not only is she a talented educator and highly competent administrator, she knows how […]
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Letter: Daughtry is smart, honest Senate candidate
Mattie Daughtry is the right person to represent Maine Senate District 24 (North Yarmouth, Freeport, Brunswick and Harpswell). As a small business owner, she understands how to survive and make it in this economy. She has served the people of Brunswick for the past eight years in the Maine House with strength and wisdom. Her […]
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Letter: Leader of Yarmouth Dems announces endorsements
I am pleased to support Michelle Cromarty, April Humphrey and Tim Shannon for the Yarmouth Town Council, and Allison Hodgkins and Michael Wilbur for the Yarmouth School Committee. These candidates are best suited to serve the town, putting their values to work to uplift our vibrant community. In these unprecedented times, when we are, indeed, […]
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Letter: Collins deserves Maine’s support
Among recent disheartening events, the campaign against Susan Collins is one. Continuing Maine’s tradition of bipartisan senators, Susan Collins upholds that honored line. The Lugar Center’s bipartisan index clearly demonstrates Susan is the most bipartisan senator and cooperation is paramount. Previously represented by senators from each party, George Mitchell and William Cohen, I was proud […]