My respect for Bettyann Sheats has grown since the day she rang my doorbell while campaigning for her first state office. We discussed an issue that is very important to me — health care for the most vulnerable. She continues to impress me as she advocates for women, children, veterans and, most recently, first responders. […]

Several years ago, I had the honor of meeting Randy Gauvin as he worked at the nutrition center in Farmington, serving those in need. He always worked with steady reliability to provide food for the poor, never looking for acclaim. Randy is a highly competent gentleman who is devoted to create a better life for […]

My husband and I have known Dan Campbell for years, and we have witnessed his lifelong commitment to our community. Dan has been a school counselor, dedicated coach and mentor to many athletes and students, and more recently we have admired his efforts to support unhoused persons. We support Dan in his bid to work […]

I ask all of my Republican friends who live in Oxford County Commission District 2 to vote for Kyle Tilsley for commissioner on June 11. I have known Kyle for 30 years. He is a lifelong public servant, and retired from the Maine State Police after a distinguished 28-year career. He was lieutenant in Troop […]

I hope Oxford County residents will vote for Lisa Keim for Oxford County commissioner in the primary election on June 11. Lisa has successfully performed and completed her duties in the Maine State Senate over the past eight years with outstanding competence, and now asks for voters’ continued support in her campaign to serve as […]

When I campaigned throughout Maine, I had the privilege of meeting so many wonderful people. I have stories and memories that I shall never forget. Today, I hope people will take a few seconds to read about my friend, Mike Soboleski, who has earned my endorsement. As someone who’s faced Jared Golden on stage, I […]

It’s time to speak up about Donald Trump and how his leadership would probably bring an end to democracy. I try to find something positive about him by checking out his views on abortion, wars in Ukraine and Israel, etc., and all I get is nothing. He changes his mind depending on who knows what. […]

The vast majority of letters of support for a candidate (any office) indicate that she or he will fight for us. I hope I am not being too sensitive, but given the culture of today, I’d prefer to elect candidates who are willing to find consensus in order to move us forward. “Fight” sounds impressive, […]

Collins Dictionary’s definition of anti-Semitic as “hostile to or prejudiced against Jewish people” is being used very loosely lately. Labeling these folks who are saying that some of the Israeli actions in Gaza are unacceptable and should end as being antisemitic is incomprehensible to me. As an American, I see us being American first, and […]

Wouldn’t people do whatever they could to create a better future for their children? That is the mindset of Rep. Laurel Libby. With four children still at home, she is fighting for all children, for the world in which they’ll one day live. Traditional values used to abound in Maine: hard work, live and let […]