Letters
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Letter to the editor: Bill King has done outstanding job – re-elect him as York County sheriff
On Nov. 6, we are faced with many decisions, one of which is who will be the York County sheriff for the next four years. I plan to vote to re-elect our current sheriff, Democrat Bill King, who has done an outstanding job. He has operated the sheriff’s office within budget while initiating many new […]
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Letter to the editor: For tackling workforce issues and more, re-elect Volk in Senate District 30
Maine has some serious workforce problems, and Sen. Amy Volk, R-Scarborough, has consistently demonstrated her desire to attack these issues. Amy has served on the Governor’s State Workforce Investment Board and chaired the vitally important Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee. She has worked to connect state agencies, employers and schools in collaborative partnerships. […]
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Letter to the editor: Breen worked to repeal tax hike, boost school aid and deserves re-election
I was one of a number of District 25 voters who lobbied state Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, during the last biennium to repeal the approved citizen-initiative income tax increase, which would have imposed a 3 percent tax surcharge on all income greater than $200,000. Some have claimed that Sen. Breen voted to retain this onerous […]
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Letter to the editor: Criticism of Sen. Volk overlooks her advocacy for job creators
Volk recognizes that 'rising tides raise all boats.'
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Letter to the editor: Pass statewide Question 2 – it’s important to clean water and public health
Maine people have an opportunity Nov. 6 to preserve Maine’s water quality, protect our public health, support our economy and reopen clam flats. Question 2 will provide $30 million to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to upgrade wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems statewide, replace failed septic systems and address untreated discharges into waterways, […]
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Letter to the editor: For trusted and caring voice, keep Ben Chipman in the Maine Senate
On Nov. 6, I look forward to voting to re-elect Democrat Ben Chipman to the Maine Senate in District 27. I have known Ben Chipman for years. Sen. Chipman cares about our community. I see him involved in our neighborhoods, connecting with constituents, and working hard to serve his district. I am a small-business owner […]
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Letter to the editor: Linda Sanborn will work hard for affordable health care, Senate District 30
I encourage all citizens in Senate District 30 (Gorham, and parts of Scarborough and Buxton) to vote for Linda Sanborn. With critical health care decisions at stake in the coming Legislature, her 25 years of experience as a family physician give her first-hand knowledge of how to be a champion for access to affordable, comprehensive […]
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Letter to the editor: Give Crystal Canney the chance to effect positive change in Senate District 27
If you want a tenacious, hard-working representative who will put people over politics, vote for Crystal Canney, independent for Maine Senate in District 27. Crystal’s strong background in communications, and having worked in the offices of Gov. John Baldacci and U.S. Sen. Angus King, has given her the knowledge about issues critical to Portland and […]
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Letter to the editor: Senate District 33 needs change, so elect Democrat John Tuttle
These past two years have seen an unprecedented display of political obstructionism. Gov. LePage and the Republican majority refused to honor the wishes of the voters. We need a change. I am writing to express my support for Democrat John Tuttle for Maine Senate in District 33. What impresses me most about John in the […]
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Letter to the editor: Sanborn has shown Senate District 30 would benefit from her leadership
Democrat Linda Sanborn is my choice for state senator. Linda is a retired medical doctor and an experienced legislator who understands the needs of Mainers. She also understands and lives with the ins and outs of our current medical system and health care proposals. In Maine, we try to “work hard, keep our hands to […]
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