As a member of Local S6 Bath Iron Works for more than 32 years, I would like to thank Sen. Susan Collins for her help in bringing an end to the strike there. When she came to the picket line, she stayed for more than an hour, talking and answering questions we asked her. When […]

There is a lot of uncertainty in this country right now. People have changed as a nation in six months and adapted to new lifestyles. Many have lost and few have gained. With elections coming up, I am encouraged to see a new face who could bring positive change to Maine. Laurel Libby is running […]

I increasingly understand why the vast majority of society is disgusted by politics and elected officials at numerous levels of government. The once principled and virtuous motivations to public service held by those who seek to serve — not for all, but for far too many — have been hollowed out and filled with self-service […]

As a citizen of central Maine, I am proud to say that Ned Claxton represents me in Augusta. His support of educational funding — including adult education — speaks to his understanding of the importance of education at all levels. His consistent work to help those battling opioid addiction and to improve things for veterans […]

I hope others will join me in voting for Laurel Libby for representative from House District 64, part of Auburn with Minot. Libby is a first-class person, a responsible mom, an experienced registered nurse with a disaster relief team and a business owner. She is a smart lady who Maine needs for a fiscally responsible […]

This is in response to the letter from Nancy Prince, “Had enough of CMP” (Aug. 26). I find it sad to find such diatribe rendered with regard to a company’s effort to provide for the needs of Maine’s communities. I’ve no skin in the game here other then receiving Central Maine Power’s service on a […]

Jen Blastow is running for House District 72, representing Mechanic Falls, Otisfield and Oxford. A native Mainer who has lived in Otisfield for 25 years, Blastow is a nurse practitioner, mother of two, spouse, marathoner and active community member. She demonstrates lots of energy and now wants to continue within the communities. Her professional health […]

The upcoming election may be the most important of our lifetimes. While the national races get the most attention, those who represent Mainers in Augusta will have the most difficult of challenges — helping those who have been most hurt by the pandemic’s effects while having to work with seriously diminished state resources. More than […]

We are in a time in this country when good leadership is essential for democracy to survive. Fortunately, the people of Congressional District 2 have a congressperson — Jared Golden — who exhibits such leadership by being courageous, pragmatic and independent in his actions. Like his recent response to the COVID-19 pandemic, recommending doubling federal […]

There is a simple solution for the potential delay of mail-in ballots for this year’s election. I worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 24 years and, when I started there was, in every office, a mail drop that read “LOCAL MAIL ONLY.” That mail stayed in the local office and was hand cancelled and […]