I’m voting for Lisa Keim for Maine Senate District 18 on Nov. 8. She will be a dedicated servant to her constituents. Sen. John Patrick supported the building of a casino in southern Maine, which studies have shown could cost the Oxford Casino up to 30 percent of its revenue. That would have a detrimental […]
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Support for Question 4
I will vote to raise the minimum wage rate in Maine (Question 4). People cannot live on $7.50 per hour. Tipped workers, especially, need a raise to have a decent, stable standard of living. Some companies are already paying more than the minimum wage because they value their workers. Other places, including some where I […]
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Ultimate in corporate greediness
I am waiting for Poland Spring Water (Nestle) to volunteer to deliver needed water to persons dealing with drought conditions. The water withdrawal from Maine springs and aquifers is being sent all over the country and the world. If anyone thinks otherwise, that person’s head is in the sand. This is the ultimate in corporate […]
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Sheats has wealth of experience
Bettyann Sheats is an excellent candidate for the Maine House of Representatives and would do an outstanding job of representing her constituents in Augusta. A graduate of West Point and a former helicopter pilot, she understands the issues facing veterans, not to mention she knows about discipline and hard work. As a small business owner […]
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It’s not about the money
The anti-wind power people seem focused on their “back yards” and a fear of losing tourism in Maine due to “spoiled” views. The larger “view” is the health of this planet and the future of children and grandchildren. People need to watch the news, read the newspaper. This planet is in trouble. Sea levels are […]
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Riley is a great choice
I endorse Tina Riley for representative of Jay, Livermore Falls and parts of Livermore. Riley is a very intelligent and self-driven professional who will do her best for her constituents. As a master electrician, she has been a business owner and worked at the paper mill in Rumford. She understands the need to keep good-paying […]
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Ranked choice voting is simple
I support Question 5 on the November ballot to implement ranked-choice voting. The political climate has become increasingly toxic, polarized and negative. Politics has become a place for mud-slinging and finger pointing and not a discussion of issues and policies to move Maine forward. For voters, it is very difficult to separate fact from fiction […]
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Poland Spring a good neighbor
The Sun Journal two-part series about Poland Spring (Sept. 25 and Oct. 2) highlighted some of the important contributions the company makes in Maine. Here in Hollis, where I reside, Poland Spring has made a significant economic impact since opening its bottling plant. In addition to being a great environmental steward, Poland Spring is a […]
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Said performed efficiently
Joanna Said has my highest endorsement for register of probate of Androscoggin County. Having known her for 10 years, I know her to be a dedicated wife and mother who truly devotes 100 percent to each phase of her life, including family, spiritual life and career. I have noticed the love and attention she pours […]
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Stand up for the students
As a teacher with more than 10 years of experience in the Lewiston public schools, I know that students have needs. I believe that all students, regardless of their zip code, should have access to a high quality public education. Increasingly, in the state of Maine, educational opportunity depends upon the zip code in which […]