Dan Campbell — a friend, classmate and former teammate and coworker — is the Democratic candidate for Maine Legislative District 90. Most Auburn residents know Dan in some capacity — teacher, counselor, coach, advocate for the homeless — and running enthusiasts, both local and national, may know him as the logistics coordinator for the Santa […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
Patrick Flood: Rotundo provides ‘excellent service’ to Senate District 21
We are fortunate to have Margaret “Peggy” Rotundo serving our state in the Maine Senate. I write to support her candidacy for continued service in Senate District 21. For much of her legislative career, Peggy has served as a leader for the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs. She co-chairs this important committee, […]
Jaye Rich: McCabe ‘an ideal candidate’ for House District 93
Julie McCabe is a dedicated Lewiston parent, educator and advocate. As a teacher at Next STEP, she puts students first, ensuring their voices shape their education. Her commitment to social-emotional learning, cultural competence, and community engagement reflects her deep care for both students and our larger community. As a leader in the Lewiston Education Association, […]
Alan Williams: Vote for Golden, and for the American way
Apparently, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s detractors have nothing positive to say about Rep. Austin Theriault, so their campaign consists of negative attacks on Jared. I will never understand how folks who believe themselves to be honest and upright can stand in front of a camera and recite, not innuendo, not spin, not even of half-truths, […]
Tabitha King: Rep. Libby can bring the change Augusta needs
Have people seen the TikTok video about the man who ordered his exact Walmart shopping cart of 45 items from two years ago, and was dumbfounded when he saw the price tag with almost 400% increase? Even if people haven’t, I’m sure they can share in his astonishment. Everywhere we look costs are rising, especially […]
Rich Lowry: Yes, Kamala Harris wants you out of your gas-powered car
There are good reasons that people prefer gas-powered cars, from convenience to reliability to cost. It may be that, over time, they come to embrace electric cars at the level the Biden-Harris administration deems appropriate, but that should be for the market to decide free of government impositions.
Doug Henry: Campbell would be responsive, engaging with all constituents
I am writing to endorse Dan Campbell in his campaign for state representative. My family and many others in Auburn have known Dan for many years, and he always impressed me as an excellent coach and mentor. It didn’t matter if one’s child was an elite athlete or a beginner. A man of strong faith, […]