My great-grandmother, Florence Brooks Whitehouse, fought for women’s voting rights over 100 years ago. In 1917 she appeared before the Maine Legislature’s Judiciary Committee to demand an amendment to our Constitution enfranchising women. She told them: “I have no quarrel with you/But I stand for the clear right/To hold my life my own/The clean, clear […]

I write in support of Mike Lajoie, candidate for Maine House District 96. Mike has had a long career of active public service. He was a firefighter in Lewiston for many years, headed the city’s fire department, served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives and later a stint on the Lewiston City Council, […]

I am writing in support of Stefanie Mahr Damien for House District 88. Stefanie and I do not see eye-to-eye on every political avenue, but she has an open mind and is willing to entertain conversation regarding differences of opinion. She has shown me excitement and willingness to grow in our local community. The biggest […]

Well-seasoned, knowledgeable, energetic, pragmatic, family-oriented, with traditional Maine values, responsive to the needs and concerns of all of her constituents — Democrats, independents, and Republicans alike — and widely known for her willingness to “reach across the aisle” in Augusta based upon the issue at hand. That’s our state representative, Laurel Libby. Laurel is tackling […]

We need a representative who brings fresh perspective. Someone who will share the worries that we voice at town meetings and not be concerned with what the state party says. Town road maintenance? Adequate fire and other emergency services? How to provide for an education system that meets the needs of our students and prepares […]

Many people are opposed to changes to clean energy, primarily wind and solar, because of the up-front cost of creating a new means of power generation. In the last few years we have seen numerous storms in the U.S. and other countries that have been 100-, 500- and even 1,000-year storms. The best science available […]

I have known Randy Gauvin for almost 40 years. In these years he has always impressed me with his kindness, hard work, and his work as an advocate for the community. Randy is one of these people who makes a positive difference in this world. He recognizes work that needs to be done and jumps […]

House District 90 candidate Dan Campbell and I have been friends for more than 60 years. Many have heard of his richly deserved civic awards, but it’s the innumerable, untold, behind the scenes personal stories that perhaps offer a truer picture of the man. In 2001, I lost my wife, Lyn, to cancer, and three […]

We trust our representative form of government for many things. We trust that our elected representatives will advocate for our wants and needs. Lately it seems this has been overlooked by many in Augusta. Maybe we need to elect a public servant, not a politician. That public servant is Lee Clement. Lee has spent most […]

I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Julie McCabe at Next Step, and I know firsthand the dedication she brings to her work. Julie is the force we need in House District 93. She brings education to life by teaching students real-world skills and helping them understand their potential. As Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned […]