Letters

Published
November 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: Voting ‘yes’ offers chance to grab an emerging industry

I’m a working single mom, a PTA member and a volunteer in my community. The fear of stigma, the impact to my career and the legal risks of being associated with marijuana stopped me from sharing my story for a long time. I’m speaking out because now is the time for Mainers to act. Voting […]
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November 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: Dave Miramant pursues what constituents need; re-elect him in Senate District 12

Democrat Dave Miramant is a pilot and local businessman who has served his district well in the Maine Senate and deserves re-election. I have had the pleasure of working with Sen. Miramant on myriad issues in recent years. Sen. Miramant has worked hard to balance the need for a healthy environment and the need for […]
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November 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: For leadership skills, elect ‘Molly’ MacAuslan to Maine Senate

After watching the Cape Elizabeth Town Council during the past several years, I have come to admire the ability of Martha “Molly” MacAuslan, council chairman, to bring people together to make progress. She has the rare ability to listen to disparate views and find common ground and solutions to difficult problems. She is running as […]
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November 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: Chris Caiazzo will vote for health, child care; elect him in House District 28

Health care and child care issues are important to me, and I couldn’t disagree more with the record of Republican state Rep. Heather Sirocki, who’s seeking re-election in District 28. She voted against a bill to strengthen childhood vaccination against deadly diseases; opposed expanding access to MaineCare for low-income Mainers; opposed using available federal funds […]
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November 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: Rep. Karen Vachon is smart, tireless worker; re-elect her in House District 29

This letter is in support of the re-election candidacy of Republican Karen Vachon in Maine House District 29 in Scarborough. I have known Karen for six years as a fellow agent in the health insurance business and can say unequivocally that she serves her clients with unsurpassed energy, dedication and skill at a time of […]

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November 3, 2016

Letter to the editor: Bart Ladd offers way to cut property taxes; elect him in Senate District 25

At multiple candidate forums in races that affect me, the first question from the veteran moderator was always “What is voters’ biggest complaint and how will you solve it?” The complaint: property taxes. Astonishingly, Republican Senate District 25 candidate Bart Ladd has a proven solution. His answer: the tax plan he created as a legislator […]
Published
November 2, 2016

Letter to the editor: Caterina will serve needs  of District 30 citizens

I am writing in support of Democrat Jean-Marie Caterina for Maine Senate District 30. Jean-Marie is a former teacher and social worker who has dedicated her life to helping others succeed. As a small-business owner, she believes that small businesses are the backbone of our economy. She’ll help create high-quality job opportunities that keep our […]
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November 2, 2016

Letter to the editor: Pledged to civility, Carson merits Maine Senate seat

In this too-long election cycle, one thing is clear – lack of civil discourse is obscuring the issues. That’s why Everett “Brownie” Carson, Democratic Senate candidate in District 24, has signed the Maine Council of Churches’ civil discourse covenant, pledging to refrain from personal attacks and to respectfully interact with those who do not share […]
Published
November 2, 2016

Letter to the editor: Re-elect Battle to represent Maine House District 33

It has been my good fortune to have worked with Republican Kevin Battle for 20 years or more in matters of Portland Harbor and with South Portland police issues. He has been a very efficient and fair officer in all matters of the foregoing important issues Please cast your vote Nov. 8 for Kevin and […]
Published
November 2, 2016

Letter to the editor: Davis proved herself in two Board of Education terms

In two Portland Board of Education terms, Laurie Davis has been a hard worker and tenacious in her support for all students, both kids and adults. Understanding that the school board must work with the legislative delegation and the City Council, she gave persuasive testimony on school funding in Augusta to advocate for Portland’s needs, […]

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