I write in support of Megan Lichter for the SAD 51 School Board. I have known Megan and her family since they moved to Cumberland. As a former School Board member for six years and chairperson for two, I know the vital importance of having enthusiastic, intelligent community members step up to serve on the […]
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Letter: Falmouth teachers deserve better, write in Larson, Martin
Thirteen years ago, we chose Falmouth for its schools. We have marveled at how our kids’ teachers have supported, challenged and inspired our children. We were therefore embarrassed by how our elected School Board treated those teachers in the recent contract negotiations. When teachers cried about the real-world impact of benefit cuts, the board was […]
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Letter: Maloney and Cyr will work for all of North Yarmouth
Kit Maloney and Karl Cyr are the best candidates for the North Yarmouth Select Board. I believe in a strong, vibrant North Yarmouth where our community is respected and celebrated. So do they. Maloney has worked tirelessly to foster relationships and communication with all community members while she worked on the Economic Development and Sustainability […]
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Letter: North Yarmouth Select Board needs Whitmarsh’s integrity
North Yarmouth residents have the opportunity to add a person of tremendous integrity, honesty and independence to the Select Board on June 13. Paul Whitmarsh. As the chairperson of the Planning Board, he has shown time and again what it means to follow the rules, even when he disagrees with them. He does not shy […]
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Letter: Douglass is dedicated to town of Cumberland
Cumberland is growing, as healthy towns do, and Baily Douglass offers an established record of experience in business operations, particularly in finance and planning. She will be a valuable asset on the board to the community of Cumberland. She is committed to using her talents and skills to further strengthen the town. I first met […]
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Letter: Cromarty, Casey, Orenstein great candidates for Yarmouth
I am pleased to support three outstanding candidates for the Yarmouth Town Council. Michelle Cromarty is seeking reelection to continue the good work that she has accomplished over the past three years. Meghan Casey will be returning to the Yarmouth Town Council and bring her recent experience as chairperson of the Yarmouth Affordable Housing Committee. […]
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Letter: Hohl, professional and compassionate, best choice for SAD 51
I am writing to publicly add my support to Anneke Hohl’s campaign for the SAD 51 School Board. She and I first met in 2017 when we began volunteering together on the fundraising committee of the Greely PTO board. During our time serving together on the board, I have always admired her strong work ethic, […]
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Letter: North Yarmouth candidates Whitmarsh and Reed are hardworking, experienced
We need balance back on the Select Board in North Yarmouth. That’s why I am voting for Paul Whitmarsh and David Reed for the board. These two are experienced, hardworking, knowledgeable residents who have served on boards in town. Whitmarsh is the chairperson of the Planning Board and has been a strong force in in […]
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Letter: Whitmarsh will move North Yarmouth in a positive direction
As the chairperson of the North Yarmouth Planning Board, Paul Whitmarsh has an even hand and a listening ear and is more than capable. What does it mean to be an effective member of the board? I have attended several Planning Board and Select Board meetings over the last year. Board members must analyze and […]
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Letter: Write in Larson, Martin for Falmouth School Board
The Falmouth School Board has settled the teacher contract and tabled the campus master plan. That’s great news. However, the systemic issues surrounding how these matters were handled have not gone away. Wishful thinking will not work. The system only changes when we change it. There’s an election on June 13. Make a change and […]