My background as an accountant leads me to be conservative on fiscal issues, therefore I am extremely concerned that Maine ranks No. 1 in highest property tax and No. 4 in overall tax burden in our country. This supports an ever-ballooning state government and two-year budget of $11 billion. Where does this end? Maine also […]

These times call for a president at the top of her game advancing ideas that will help all of us, not an old guy who doesn’t dare release his medical records and can’t remember what he’s talking about half the time. Housing costs? Kamala Harris has plans for home construction and assistance for first-time home […]

We are casting our vote for Charlotte Nutt for the State House to represent Paris, Sumner, West Paris and Woodstock. As two people in their 60s, we have witnessed the rapid changes in our communities. It takes our breath away. When Charlotte knocked on our door and we talked about our concerns, we finally had […]

Stefanie Mahr Damien is not “deranged,” as claimed by a direct mail piece I recently received. It seems her opponent’s supporters have decided it is best to attack Stefanie and call her names rather than explain why I should vote for him. As an independent voter who votes on both policy and the person running […]

I received my draft notice on my 23rd birthday. Unlike Donald Trump I was not a draft dodger. When Donald Trump was president, he called Republican Sen. John McCain a loser because he was captured in North Vietnam. Sen. McCain was respected in the Senate. There’s a memorial to honor the American soldiers who were […]

I am writing to share my profound thanks to Rep. Laurel Libby, who, for the past two-terms, has served with a fierce dedication to our district. She serves wholeheartedly, all while managing the demands of a busy family. Her commitment to empowering Mainers with tools they need to get involved and have their voices heard […]

As I learn more about Stefanie Mahr Damien, candidate for Maine House District 88, I believe she would be a real asset to Auburn as a legislator. Stefanie runs a small business, cares for an elderly parent and lives with the demands we all face every day. Stefanie is an independent thinker. She believes in […]

By some estimates, Maine has the highest property tax rates, on average, in the country. Property taxes are used, along with other sources, to pay for K-12 education. According to U.S. News, in 2024 Maine’s K-12 rankings are 50th, out of 50 states. These two data points don’t make any sense. Why should we pay […]

I write to express my support for Peggy Rotundo for state Senate. Peggy has been an effective voice for the people of Lewiston. As chair of the Legislature’s budget committee, she helped craft a bipartisan budget that included support for mental health treatment programs, preserving education funding, supporting nursing facilities and veterans’ homes, and funding […]

I’ve been involved in politics since 2010. I’ve been an activist, candidate, party official. What I appreciate about Bruce Bickford is that he realizes that the job of a state representative, or hopefully in his case a state senator, is to be an advocate for the people. To be their neighbor and their voice in […]