I’m so sorry. I’m sorry I offended someone by posting a sign with the word “Harris” on it. Someone found it terribly offensive and stole it the same night I put it up. Some people must be offended that a presidential candidate might champion the right to make decisions about one’s body without government interference; […]

Where has the Democrat Party gone? Sure, there’s still a party with that name, but it’s a shell of its former “classic liberal” roots. I’m 62 years old and remember when the Democrat Party stood for the working man. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in his speech last month, “The Democrats stood against authoritarianism, […]

I am super excited about Eric Giroux, candidate for state representative. Eric is a guy who believes that, as he takes care of his young family, he can also help the families of western Maine. He is a man who believes in service. People should just look at what he does for work: firefighter, EMT, […]

Lee Clement has served us well. I know him as a director and secretary for our homeowners association and as a two-term city councilor representing our ward. His habit of researching the issues and consulting his constituents for their views, and then speaking intelligently, is the mark of a true citizen representative. Lee cares about […]

I enthusiastically endorse Bettyann Sheats for the Maine Senate in District 20, covering Auburn, Durham, New Gloucester and Poland. Bettyann is an honest, principled, hardworking, experienced and competent advocate for our community. She is committed to family values and has worked effectively for policies that support families, including a safe environment and lowering the cost […]

Time and again we are heartbroken by the news of mass shootings, even as Lewiston joined the ever-growing list. As we struggle to prevent more deaths and keep our children safe, we turn to our state legislators to support efforts to address mental health needs in Maine. Unfortunately, state Rep. Austin Theriault, candidate for Congress […]

It is a pleasure to write once more in support of Peggy Rotundo for the Maine Senate. Thorough and effective are two qualities she wears proudly. Peg is a listener, and an accomplished, respected legislator. This is true of her years in the both the state House and Senate. Her work over many years has […]