I am excited for the opportunity to vote for Jim Wilfong as a state Senate candidate to represent western Maine. He has an extensive background as a Marine, adjunct instructor at the University of Southern Maine, business and legislative experience. Wilfong was a Maine legislator with many accomplishments at a time when there was a […]
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Golden, Mills have solid track record
I write in strong support of Jared Golden and Janet Mills. I have served with both in the Maine Legislature and watched them build a track record of independence and accomplishment. They are not afraid to do what is right or to hold themselves accountable to the people they represent.Their courage has been tested on […]
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How will they pay for all that?
Here is what I believe the Democrats will do if they win in the November election. Janet Mills will empty all the state’s capital reserves to pay for health care expansion; then sign all the bonds, which will cost nearly $320 million. Where is she getting that from? She will borrow it. Within 24 hours […]
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Senators must support SNAP
For rural communities in Maine, the Farm Bill represents an enormous opportunity for growth. Every five years, lawmakers in Washington are able to make adjustments that can make or break family farms. But the bill does more than that. It also reauthorizes SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, which helps feed 180,000 Mainers. This year, […]
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I will be voting for Jan Collins
As a Wilton resident, I admire both candidates as hard-working, well-liked, involved community members. That said, during the past eight years, the current Legislature has cut taxes to the wealthiest residents three times. At the same time, the state halved the amount of collected taxes it returns to towns, costing my district more than $10 […]
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Keep the economy growing
In my lifetime, very few campaign promises were kept after a president was inaugurated. President Donald Trump is an exception, delivering on nearly all his promises. The U.S. currently has the lowest unemployment rates in almost 50 years. Unemployment for women is the lowest in almost 40 years, and the unemployment rate for blacks and […]
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Cloutier has the experience to lead
I support Kristen Cloutier, Lewiston Ward 5 Councilor and Council president, who is running for Maine House District 60. Cloutier served four years on the Lewiston School Committee and supports resources for students, teachers and state funding of schools at the 55-percent level. She worked for more than six years on child lead poisoning prevention […]
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Support for Question 1 makes sense
My sister and I were primary caregivers for my mother for almost 20 years. She counted herself fortunate to live in her home until she was 95, then in a small apartment until she passed at almost 98. A private person, her greatest fear was that she might have to go to a nursing home […]
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Colburn in tune with district's needs
I am saddened when friends and neighbors complain about Congress, schools, “Augusta,” or the governor. It is important to remember that the public has a say in who is elected or replaced and can make opinions and desires known when elected officials are deliberating. People filling those positions should possess character and intelligence. Experience and […]
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Maine will be stronger with Claxton
I am writing in support of Ned Claxton’s candidacy for Maine state Senate. As a recently retired small business owner, I am impressed with Claxton’s positions on small business start-ups and job growth here in Maine. I admire his willingness to listen and be open-minded about ways to serve entrepreneurs’ needs while providing fair balance […]