On Thursday, the clinic for COVID vaccinations closed at Brunswick Landing. Those who have volunteered there, and at other clinics around the state, deserve a round of applause. There are also others who deserve the same: the researchers who created the vaccine, the individuals who stepped up to be the test cases, the folks who […]

The May 25 article “Lawmakers break mask rules, lose assignments” (Page B1) reports that at least seven of our state’s “leaders” appear to be juveniles masquerading as adults. Of course, not all places would end the masking rule on May 24. My bank continues with mandatory masking. My veterinarian continues with mandatory masking. My doctor’s […]

As Alan Casavant’s May 13 commentary, “Dark money erodes our trust in democracy – Maine’s senators can restore it,” highlights, Mainers have lost their faith in the American election system. Wealthy corporations and other special interests have stolen voting power from Mainers and citizens nationwide. It’s time we put this power back where it belongs: […]

Telling the story of our Black, brown and Native neighbors does not undermine America. Wanting to mend the wound that we all carry is not conspiracy; it’s caring. But many Americans refuse to carry even a small portion of our problematic history. We tend to offload both the blame and grief onto the very ones […]

Twenty years. That’s how long I’ve known at-large Charter Commission candidate Anthony Emerson. In that time, I’ve borne witness to his passion, which he always shares with the people around him. From sports to politics, when Anthony cares about something, he is all in. He commits himself to learning as much as he can, whenever […]

Zack Barowitz is the ideal candidate for Portland’s Charter Commission in District 3. Zack has been a tremendous asset to the district, with a proven record of accomplishments. This includes promoting housing affordability, safer streets and creating community amenities like the community garden. Zack offers a refreshing set of proposals for the commission. This includes […]

Voting for William Bailey, at-large candidate for the Portland Charter Commission, is an endorsement of: • Integrity. • Intellect. • Investment. • Innovation. • Initiative. William Bailey will add a level of common sense to the commission, enabling it to move Portland forward, while maintaining its small-city appeal. Please support him on June 8. Judith […]

I would like to urge my neighbors and friends in District 4 to vote for Cheryl Leeman for Charter Commission. I have personally witnessed and experienced Cheryl’s expertise in matters of city government. Cheryl is incredibly knowledgeable about all historical aspects and keeps herself current as well. She has been a part of countless forward-moving […]