As June 8 approaches, the citizens of Cumberland will have an opportunity to elect Sally Leavitt to the Town Council. As a lifetime resident of Cumberland, Sally brings a fresh perspective to the council. As a fourth-generation resident, she has the advantage of not only knowing the town as a current resident, but through her […]

We are writing in strong support of Bonny Rodden for re-election to the Falmouth Town Council. Our support is based on her intelligent, careful and pragmatic work on the council over the past three years. We value the balance Bonny has brought to issues of taxes and economic development; she has demonstrated concern for the […]

Voters in School Administrative District 51 would do well next month to resist being swept up in the current anti-tax sentiment, especially for their own public school district. Our schools are a valuable resource for Cumberland and North Yarmouth. Greely High School was one of four schools in Maine awarded U.S. News and World Report’s […]

Falmouth’s Facilities Planning Committee recommends spending more than $9 million to move Town Hall and the library and open a new recreation center. But the cost of renovation is far higher than new construction and the site is a non-conforming use. It would be more fiscally responsible to return the site to residential use and, […]

I am writing to encourage Falmouth voters to support Bonny Rodden and Barbara DiBiase in the June 8 Town Council election. It’s been an enormous privilege to serve with fellow Councilor Bonny Rodden over the past three years. She has consistently shown amazing energy, thoughtfulness and preparation in all council matters. Her progressive values and […]

It is important for the residents of Freeport to know that two of the Freeport Library’s stalwart staff members are taking “early retirement” – a part of the town’s efforts to present a zero increase in the next budget. The employees will become part-time staff, creating a savings to the town through decrease in hours […]

As a Falmouth resident, teacher and parent concerned about a healthy and sustainable future for our town, I’m glad to be able to recommend Barbara DiBiase, a wonderful new candidate for Town Council. Barb DiBiase has experience working for the town as energy and sustainability coordinator, and she is a small business owner of a […]

I enthusiastically support Tony Payne, Faith Varney and Dave Murray for Falmouth Town Council. As you know, Tony is seeking re-election for a second-three year term. I have worked with Tony for all of his first term. Tony has demonstrated to me that he is fiscally conservative and able to effectively listen to all points […]

I have had the opportunity to review the priorities and issues that Faith Varney will pursue as a member of the Falmouth Town Council. I believe that they make it clear that she will be a reasoned, responsive, responsible and restrained member of that body. I hope that you will join me in electing Faith […]

Concerning some comments about Edgar Allen Beem’s “Moral universe is no place for Tea Partiers” that seem to feel or ask, since when did the Federal Government have the right to do this and that, I’ll counter with: when the private sector failed miserably to be good, decent responsible community stewards. If you’re upset about […]