People should vote their conscience, and choose the one person they believe will represent them and stand for their values. This is the best, most effective way for our voting process. Do people really want the candidate that comes in second place to win? Ranked-choice voting allows this possibility when a majority is not met. […]

Susan Collins takes credit for every ship built at BIW, but when the chips are down she’s AWOL. BIW lost its last two contract bids, the $5.58 billion bid to build Navy frigates and the $936 million bid to build an Arleigh Burke destroyer. President Trump intervened in the frigate bid, directing that it go […]

I support Jan Collins as a candidate for state Senate District 17. In 2018, I followed the race between her and Russell Black, attending numerous presentations by both candidates. Mr. Black was civil and approachable, but his legislative record disturbs me. Three times he approved tax cuts for wealthy Mainers, yet he voted against increasing […]

I have lived in South Paris since 1997. After my son graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 2012, I moved, briefly, out of state. But my Maine roots proved too deep to ignore, and I came back — to home. When I did, I found something new in our community. Supported by the Oxford […]

I recently contacted Jared Golden concerning the fiscal effect on the Farmington economy brought by the July 21 raid on several marijuana growing operations. Golden’s office responded this week. The man was very well versed on the events, having read all the newspaper articles and researching court records, etc. I wrote every state elected official […]

Yesterday, I watched an ad from Sen. Collins about her integrity and it irritated me. In the ad she talks about her integrity and support for Mainers. This struck me as unbelievable. Here’s why. In February when the pandemic was just beginning, the president was spreading misinformation about its possible severity. At the time, health […]

I would like to ask the voters of state House District 115 to reelect Josanne Dolloff at the polls or by absentee ballot. Josanne is doing a fantastic job representing the district under some pretty tough conditions. She listens to her constituents and responds to concerns. She works with our businesses, unemployed veterans, elderly and […]

Rep. Bettyann Sheats is a dedicated legislator (District 64), as well as an honorable and dedicated veteran who works diligently to support her fellow veterans. She carries the torch for various veterans’ causes, especially homelessness, lack of transportation, post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide prevention. As a Vietnam veteran I know how critical these issues are. […]

This letter is in support of Katey Branch, who is running for state Senate District 19. I have known Katey for over 25 years. We both had twins; hers were girls and mine boys. Her girls have grown up to be amazing young women. Katey is an amazing woman herself: strong, thoughtful, and intelligent. She […]