I urge the voters of Auburn to approve the school budget on June 14. This budget, supported by the School Committee and City Council, provides funding to support existing programs with minimal additional spending to meet many needs. There is no argument that budgets are rising, which often brings an increase in property taxes. No […]
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Stevens has strong work ethic
I met Melissa May Stevens several months ago and was impressed with her strong work ethic and passion for serving others. I will vote for her for House District 59 on June 14. We share a call to help build real opportunities and solid futures for young people. I have worked with underprivileged youth since […]
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Get to know candidates
There is an election on June 14 when residents of Oxford will be electing two selectmen. I think that it would be to our advantage to have the candidates meet with concerned citizens, to tell us a little about themselves and then be open to questions from the audience regarding the town. I am not […]
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What has happened to America?
What has happened to this country and the education of the young people? I have my own theory, and I have watched many things happen through the past 20 years. It is called the dumbing down of American school children. Planned or unplanned, it has happened. The youth of today don’t seem to have any […]
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Thoughts about Donald Trump
Someone asked me what my feelings were toward Donald Trump. Trump has done a good job at flexing the muscle of the United States Constitution. For years of having lived in a state of political correctness, I was wondering if people as a nation were losing their freedoms. Trump has proved to me and this […]
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Stevens positive about Lewiston
I support Melissa May Stevens for Maine House District 59. As a young person in this community, I am encouraged by her positive attitude and motivation. It is refreshing to see a candidate who emphasizes the great things Lewiston has to offer. She is also more than willing to get to work to make things […]
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Bellows is a breath of fresh air
I am excited to be voting Tuesday, June 14, in the Democratic primary for Shenna Bellows for senator of District 14 (Chelsea, Farmingdale, Gardiner, Hallowell, Manchester, Monmouth, Pittston, Randolph, Readfield, West Gardiner and Winthrop). I know, people are down on politics. No wonder, when gridlock in Augusta has prevented Mainers from participating in federally-funded health […]
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Why is Sen. King’s bill needed?
Sen. Angus King wants to charge a fee (tax) on prescription opioids to help pay for programs that would “alleviate” the country’s opioid epidemic. The fees (taxes) — an estimated $1.5 to $2 billion a year — would go toward substance abuse treatment, employment services and other programs. There would be exceptions to the fee/tax, […]
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Fuller has what is needed
Roger Fuller, District 59 candidate, has what is needed in Augusta. He is educated — doctoral and master’s degrees where he wanted expertise. He is an experienced educator — a 15-year high school principal and IT systems designer and implementer for students’ tools and parents’ connections. He can work with folks with different needs and […]
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Said more than capable
I recommend Joanna Said for Register of Probate for Androscoggin County. She has already proven her experience for the position during 2014 when she filled a vacancy in that position for eight months. She is more than capable for the job at hand. People might wonder what the Register of Probate does and how does […]