I am pleased to see District Attorney Andrew Robinson nominated and confirmed as Maine District Court Judge. Andrew’s outstanding service to Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties was exceptional. But we now need a replacement who can carry on this good work. Edward Rabasco has announced he is a write-in candidate for this important office. Ed […]

Ed Rabasco, a write-in district attorney candidate for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, is exceptionally qualified for the position. A University of Maine School of Law graduate, he’s a member of the Maine State Bar, Federal Court, U.S. Supreme Court Bar, and has experience with civil and criminal litigation. Maine Statute Title 21-A, Subsection 692 […]

I have spent much time finding the right candidate to replace me. The candidate I endorse must voice the needs of our home district and Maine. My replacement must go to Augusta with an open heart, an open mind, and a strong belief in traditional family values. We now have the right person. I am […]

Let’s not mess this up. This upcoming primary we have a clear choice to defeat liberal Jared Golden. Let’s consider the following facts: Only one Republican has won the 2nd congressional district in 25 years. Only one Republican has done the hard work of raising the money necessary to compete against the President Biden/Nancy Pelosi/Golden […]

Health insurance is incredibly complicated. But what isn’t complicated is that access to health insurance saves lives. As Senate chair of the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee for the past four years, I’ve worked with both Democrats and Republicans to make it easier for people to access affordable health care coverage and […]

On April 2 I gave up my Saturday morning to attend the Poland Town Meeting. I wanted to vote on the business of the town, and I knew that was my only chance, so I attended. The district budget meeting is the school system’s town meeting style budget meeting. Title 20-A M.R.S. §1482-A requires RSUs […]

People have seen the signs, “Protect Lake Auburn.” The general meaning needs no explanation, but the specifics deserve elaboration. Lake Auburn is the drinking water supply for Lewiston and Auburn. It has a waiver, allowing its water to be drunk by citizens without being filtered. Only 37 lakes in the country have such a waiver. […]

When was the last time people felt they matter and have worth in America? Who actually cares what their problems may be? Does anyone with any authority to enact changes in what was once the “land of the free” care what they think about the direction America is going? Violence is the breeding ground of […]

I read a letter asking, “are you better off now than you were two years ago?” (“Is U.S. better off now versus 2 years ago?,” May 31). Well, I now know that, since then, we didn’t wake up to find COVID had gone away overnight like then-President Trump had said. There are a million, and […]

Well, here we are at the beginning of June. Maine has one of the oldest populations per capita in the country. Many of Maine’s elderly are on a fixed income. Many elderly retirees in Maine heat their homes with heating oil. This group does not want and cannot afford an electric vehicle. The thing they […]