Former New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew was a Democrat who switched to the Republican Party last year. Why? Because he was told by Democratic leaders he had to vote to impeach the president, or his “no” vote could result in heavy political consequences for him personally. Why don’t more Democrats follow? Coercion is wrong. […]

As both constituent and medical professional, I strongly support Rep. Bettyann Sheats for House District 64. She richly deserves her reputation as a public health candidate and community advocate. Her approach is well researched and science-based. She championed the Kids Safe Products Act banning BPA from baby bottles. She has worked to get hormone-disrupting PFAs […]

During these unprecedented times in our state, we need representatives in Augusta who have the experience and understanding to guide us through these uncertain times. I hope voters join me and my family in supporting Rick Bennett for Senate. Rick has that experience and the ability to bring people together for the common good. Having […]

We are voting for candidates who’ll either uphold the founding fathers’ vision of America (Trump) or will turn it into a socialist nation (Biden). We’ve seen in true history (not what is commonly taught in schools, unfortunately) that socialism doesn’t work. Look at China, Russia, and Venezuela. Socialists say things that sound good, but they […]

I am very liberal, and urge Democrats to vote, unanimously, to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Allow me to explain. Our history has almost universally respected the president’s right to fill vacancies to the court. The process should work to block only the most extreme nominees. On Jan. 20, 1801, after […]

I was born in Lewiston and spent my early days in Lisbon. My company, Patagonia, has had a store in Freeport since 1988, and I care deeply about Maine. Its special character relies on the independent culture of its people and the health of its land and waters. Sen. Collins has demonstrated inconsistent environmental leadership. […]

I am pleased to share with the community my support for Sen. Nate Libby’s bid for re-election. Nate is not an unknown. In fact, he served two terms as a city councilor, one term as a state House representative, and now he serves all of Lewiston representing us as District 21 senator. I first met […]

The voters of House District 116 have an opportunity to elect a state representative who will have their interests in mind at the state Legislature. Chris Berryment will be an independent voice for our area, a young man who returned to the River Valley after college and is dedicated to the working middle class and […]

If you are not happy with the results of the 2016 election, vote for Joe Biden. In 2016, too many people did not want to vote for Hillary Clinton, many cast their vote for an alternative candidate who had no chance of winning, and way too many citizens did not vote at all. The only […]

The budget that is currently being developed by Gov. Mills is facing a shortfall of funds by close to $1 billion. The next Legislature will be facing serious budgetary issues. Maine will need experienced people to navigate through these rough financial waters. Sawin Millett and I served six years together in the Maine House and […]