I know from experience, having served in the state Senate for 10 years, that serving as a state representative requires an enormous commitment of time and energy, doing the legislative work required at the State House and listening to the needs and concerns of the people one represents back home. I know Stefanie Mahr Damien […]

State Sen. Peggy Rotundo is running for reelection for District 21 in Lewiston. She is a caring person with integrity and honesty and is well known throughout Lewiston and Maine. She can bring people together to solve problems and move forward. I met Peggy when she served on the Lewiston School Board. I have talked […]

I will be voting to reelect U.S. Rep. Jared Golden. I don’t always agree with him, but the issues on which we do agree — protection of Social Security and Medicare, and a woman’s right to control her own body, to name just two — far outweigh the issues on which we disagree. I know […]

We received our property tax bill the other day. It made me think about Maine’s tax rates in general, which are in the top four highest in the country, and number one highest state for property tax rates, when compared to income. In contrast, states like New Hampshire have no income tax, and still their […]

The people of this community are very fortunate to have Bettyann Sheats running for Maine Senate. I know Bettyann in community and church contexts, and I admire her as a level-headed, thoughtful person who is a hard worker and good listener. My son is active-duty Air Force, and I have appreciated Bettyann’s insight on what […]

As a teacher and community advocate, Julie McCabe consistently demonstrates a dedication to improving the lives of those around her. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside her, witnessing her passion for empowering her students with practical skills, such as financial literacy and budgeting, while encouraging them to use their voices for change. Julie understands […]

I am writing in support of Sue Martin’s guest column (“Universal school choice — a good choice?,” Sept. 15). I completely agree that while universal school choice may sound like a good idea, it is not. Taxpayers should not subsidize parents who choose to send their children to private schools. First of all, this would […]

I look at the source of campaign funds before I vote. Dan Campbell is running for state representative as a Clean Elections candidate. That means he secured individual $5 contributions from 180 registered voters in House District 90 to finance his campaign. With the matching money from the Clean Elections Fund, he has a total […]