I’m so tired of both sides bashing each other instead of telling us how they can make my life better. If political candidates can’t tell us how they will fix our situation, and only demonize the other guy, what good are they? This goes for both sides of the equation. In the midterms I want […]

In this year’s race for district attorney for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, Ed Rabasco is the right person for the job. After spending six months as the chair of a grand jury, it became clear to me that a change of perspective and approach is desperately needed. Our courts are clogged with more pending […]

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, […]

At the Litchfield Fair, I saw two t-shirts displayed prominently at a vendor’s tent: “F—- Biden” and “F—- Mills.” How do you explain that to wide-eyed youngsters taking in all the sights and sounds of a Maine fair? The Bill of Rights says the government cannot abridge free speech, but entities such as the Litchfield […]

I am exhausted from the noise and chaos of the bipartisan bickering which has taken over political debate. I am interested in good government. Both parties raise money to perpetuate their own existence, driving us ever further apart. In Maine, we have long had the answer — independent candidates. Kent Ackley, who is running for […]

I am pleased to write in favor of Rep. Kristen Cloutier’s re-election to the Maine House of Representatives District 94 seat. Rep. Cloutier has a much-admired history of service to Lewiston residents as a city councilor, city council president and mayor, and as a leader in both private and public organizations. I have come to […]

This year’s legislative race will be one of the most consequential facing voters in a lifetime. The health, vitality and growth of the city of Lewiston are all at stake. That’s why I know there is no other choice for Senate District 21 than Peggy Rotundo. Peggy’s past public service has proven she’s a fierce […]

I am so proud to support the candidacy of Tammy Schmersal-Burgess for state representative in District 77. She would represent the towns of Dixfield, Hartford, Mexico, Peru, Canton and Livermore with distinction. Tammy understands that single issues and election promises do not make a candidate worthy. As a businesswoman in Mexico, she has demonstrated, through […]

I am writing in support of Bettyann Sheats for state Senate District 20. Bettyann understands the important role that transportation plays in the lives of older rural Mainers. Many rural residents must travel long distances to access their health care providers. When she was in the House, Bettyann served on the Transportation Committee and supported […]

I’ve known Janet Mills since 1976. She always checked the details to make sure nothing was overlooked. She sought individuals who had different views and would pursue to try to resolve any differences. As governor, she had to make some difficult decisions pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. She consulted health professionals. Her decisions saved lives. […]