Charlotte Nutt for House District 79 is the first political candidate sign I have ever put out in my yard. I strongly feel like she is bringing a refreshing perspective to local government that we need. She’s running as an independent because it’s not about the label of a party, it’s about the people she’s […]
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.
Susan Weiss: Campbell seeks ‘solutions for the greater good’
Dan Campbell is running for state representative in House District 90. I am voting for Dan because he is clearly the best candidate. He cares deeply for the people of Auburn, his hometown. His exemplary work as a teacher, coach and volunteer for those needing housing and/or mental health supports shows his commitment to all […]
Mary Smith: Bryant would ‘fight for all Mainers’ in state Senate
I am writing in support of Bruce Bryant for state senator in District 19. He has served in the Maine House of Representatives and Maine Senate. Bruce has worked hard for workers’ rights and raising wages, with that commitment continuing from his time as president of Local 900. As an outdoor enthusiast, Bruce has served […]
Patricia Fogg: Reasons to vote for U.S. Rep. Golden
Why U.S. Rep. Jared Golden? Maybe that depends on which party one supports; shouldn’t it be what caliber person he is? How does Jared represent his constituents? What kind of track record has he built in the four years he’s served this Maine district, and what are his priorities? For example, he strongly supports women’s […]
Candy Gleason: Sheats would ‘represent all of us fairly’ as senator
Bettyann Sheats is a veteran who would represent all of us fairly in the Senate in District 20. She supports small businesses and understands their needs, since she was a small business owner herself. She has fought for broadband access for all Mainers, which is so important to us right here, since a large percentage […]
Virginia Starbird: The right to peaceful assembly without harassment
I am a Democrat, a citizen of the United States, and I believe in democracy and freedom for all. As a longstanding member of Resist Central Maine — and we are all gray-haired retired folks — we meet once a week with our signs supporting Harris/Walz. Every week people with Trump signs on their cars […]
Froma Harrop: Liz Cheney walks the walk for democracy
Liz Cheney is right. Conservatives must help flatten the insanity that MAGA has imposed on the nation. They can then start again with a new party. Maybe I’ll join.
Rich Lowry: Israel’s righteous war on Hezbollah
The assumption is that Israel’s role is to duck and cover and take whatever punishment its remorseless enemies dole out, lest things “escalate.”
Austin Bay: Discrete mass offensive warfare: Israel’s Grim Beeper attack
The Grim Beeper attack was very discrete — the intimate targeting of terrorist commanders and tactical leaders. But it was also a near-simultaneous mass attack striking targets over a wide area in Lebanon and Syria.