ROCKPORT — The Rockport Select Board has a lengthy agenda in front of it Tuesday, Oct. 11, including several public hearings on proposed changes to to the town’s land use, harbor and general assistance ordinances, its governing charter, and the creation of a new tax increment financing district along Route 90 to help fund the town’s Economic Development Project, and extend the life of the existing Downtown TIF in Rockport Village. If all are approved at the Oct. 11 public hearings, they…

While I met Pinny Beebe-Center in my professional capacity, she became a trusted friend, and my endorsement of her candidacy for the Maine Senate is as a private individual. Pinny actively listens, with her mind always open to different viewpoints, in order to best serve the public. She is smart, well-informed on the issues affecting the Midcoast and well beyond, and highly resourceful.
 
Pinny is a coalition builder, with a deep-seated belief of what community…

I’m thrilled to have a candidate the likes of Pinny Beebe-Center to support for Maine Senate District 12.

She will represent us with great integrity, experience and a passion for public service. These are the traits that have benefitted area residents when Pinny served her community as County Commissioner, Maine State Representative for District 93 and her dedicated work with Penquis Community Action and Knox County Homeless Coalition.

I know her to be a tireless advocate for…

With so much at stake in the Nov. 8 election, it is clear we need principled and strong leadership in Augusta. Governor Janet Mills has proven her commitment to a vision of Maine First through hard work, collaboration and action.

As a parent, grandparent and retired teacher, I am thrilled to see Maine children coming first through the historic investment in public schools that will finally fund the state’s obligation to pay 55% of the cost of K-12 education. This accomplishment…

“Vote for Crystal Robinson- your clear choice for positive change.

Do you feel discouraged and that politicians are out of touch with your needs and challenges in daily life? You now have a clear and positive choice in Crystal Robinson who is running for Maine House District 44.  

Crystal is an American first and foremost before any party label. She is devoted to her…

“‘Dirigo’ means to lead. Let’s make Maine a leader.”

“Holding people and organizations who benefit accountable” is a key message from Crystal Robinson’s approach to legislating. Responsibility and costs are handed down to the people instead of the source. A relatively simple fix can also create complicated and expensive new structures. 

Last year’s plastic bag law is an example. An effective solution could tie in personal responsibility, limited government, and environment…

I am writing this in support of Jason Trundy. His service to the people of Waldo County for the last 28 years in law enforcement has been excellent and I can’t think of anyone more qualified or capable to lead the Sheriff’s Department. His professional credentials are impressive and he has a complete understanding of all components of the Department operations having worked in them all. He is totally committed to a safe community and he knows just how to accomplish that.

But Jason…

Not knowing where to find the particulars of who's running for office and being put off by the blistering criticisms of candidates by one another, too many of us have become disheartened with the spectacle and have given up.

Our opinions on November 8 matter. Mark the calendar and make a plan to vote. Show the world that you care about our democracy and our right to choose who represents us.

• Consider Maine House candidate Betsy Garrold. Straightforward and easy to read,…

What does a nurse bring to an elected position in the State legislature?

A nurse wants to take care of us, listens to our struggles, offers solutions and can connect us to important resources and individuals to keep our lives healthy. My neighbor Valli Geiger is a nurse and is running for another term as a State representative.

Valli’s step into elected public service springs from her passion for the health of a person, a community and the environment. She was Rockland’s City…

I write to endorse Waldo County Chief Deputy Jason Trundy for the office of Waldo County Sheriff. 

I worked with Jason as part of a citizen initiative to promote awareness of mental health issues, including proposed legislation to help law enforcement meet the needs of these vulnerable members of our community.  

Jason is a no-nonsense, hard-working law man whose strength is tempered…

I am writing to share my thanks and appreciation to Jason Trundy for all the help and support he has given to a local Veterans Organization.  Mr. Trundy has been volunteering without needing recognition, and in fact, was offered a chance to appear on a local news station sharing some of his efforts and he declined, stating: “I am not doing this for political reasons, I am doing it because it’s the right thing to do.…

Crystal Robinson is the candidate to get behind on November 8.

She is hardworking, determined, and is a strong voice for Maine people. Crystal is passionate about serving, and has the strong morals and values it takes to stand up for what is right and just.

She has a big heart, especially for children. She was a teacher for 14 years and served two terms on the school board. Crystal has taken the time to listen to local children, including my neighbor's daughter. She is…

I learned a few things the other day that others may find interesting.

There are two main reasons that former Governor Paul LePage is running for office again.  

Number one, the sign.  Paul LePage was extremely proud of the sign that said “Open for Business” located along the highway near the southern border.  It represented his business and jobs-friendly approach and desire for Maine people to have opportunities for success.  He was…

I’m writing to support the re-election of Vicki Doudera for State House District 14, Camden and Rockport. My husband and I moved into Vicki’s neighborhood in 2015 and have always known her to be an enthusiastic supporter of our wonderful community. When she decided to run for the state House in 2018, I knew she would represent us well.

Since she was elected to her first term, Vicki has gone above and beyond being a competent, caring and creative legislator. She has been a true leader…

What I want in a representative of our district in Augusta:  Somone who looks at the issues before her with curiosity and integrity,  someone who works hard, and someone who is available to her constituents for discussion.  

Vicki Doudera does these and more and I am happy to support her reelection.  I hope you will also support her.

Witter Brooke lives in Camden

For the first time in recent memory, our fundamental rights rest, not on the Supreme Court or Congress, but on the people we choose to represent us in our state legislature.  Bedrock principles of our democracy – the integrity of the process by which public officials are elected and the freedom to live our lives without government interference - will be decided by the candidates we choose for the Maine State House and Senate.…

When I cast my vote for local, state or national candidates, I do so with the expectation that the person getting my support will be committed to making decisions based on doing what’s best for the greatest good, not what his or her political party says they need to do. I sincerely believe that Pinny Beebe-Center is committed to protecting, defending and supporting “the greatest good” and will do so if elected State Senator for District 12 (Knox County).

In her three terms as a state…

Jason Trundy has served the citizens of Waldo County since 1994. Through his diligence he has risen through the ranks to the position of Chief Deputy where he has served for the past eight years.

Jason was born in Waldo County and is a Belfast High School graduate. The fact that he has lived in the county for his entire life has provided him with knowledge of this County that is so important to being elected Sheriff of Waldo County!

He understands corrections, patrol and…

Prior to meeting Jan Dodge, I had never spoken with a legislator about issues that were troubling me. I assumed politicians would neither listen nor care. However, Jan not only listened and cared, but took actions to address my concerns about my son with disabilities. My son is not alone: over 17% of individuals (almost one in five) have disabilities in Waldo County where I live.

Recognizing Jan’s sincerity, I enlisted her help to co-sponsor a bill which a handful of parents,…

Pinny Beebe-Center and I have worked together on several projects serving this community, especially its young people, for many years. I can’t think of a better candidate to represent our district in the State Senate than Pinny!  There is no one I know who has developed more relationships with a vast network of community resources, as well as the ability to get them to work together for the good of the community.

As an example, the vital Knox County Homeless Coalition is a…

Jan Dodge worked for decades helping students as a teacher and now as a Maine representative for House District 39.  She has successfully worked across partly lines in order to pass legislation to help all Mainers.

We need MORE of this collaboration and that is why Jan Dodge has earned earned my vote, and hopefully yours!  

Elsie Andrews lives in Northport

Bill Pluecker is running for reelection as our State Representative.  What’s in a name?  It is not always true to Shakespeare.  Not all roses do smell the same nor do all state representatives. This is a question we should be considering as we head into the chilly fall weather here in New England.  

In these very troubling times it is imperative that you take time to discuss the issues that affect you and your community with your children,…

I typically avoid politics, and have never considered being involved in a political campaign before. But, a friend recently encouraged me to do my part and research candidates for this year’s local election season. Anne “Pinny” Beebe-Center, candidate for Maine State Senate District 12, stood out like a light to me, as I am drawn to people by what I ‘see’ in their hearts.

We can all agree that a person’s words, actions, and achievements are an excellent measure of…

We are in the midst of a fight for the future of the country. There is no question that the current environment is causing everyone deep anxiety and worry that we can remain a democracy. I have read and listened to the complaints of many people and hope that parties can provide alternatives rather than the typical ruse of blaming people in charge, calling them names, and pretending that what they espouse has real value to everyday citizens.

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In this unstable and challenging time, I want to be represented by someone in Augusta who has integrity, compassion, knows the issues important to people in District 12, listens to opinions other than her own and has successfully developed policies and passed laws that benefit Maine citizens.

Pinny’s priorities are my priorities: healthcare for all, reproductive health, fair and equitable funding for schools, protection of marine resources and reforming criminal justice. That’s an…

Maine Conservation Voters 2022 Environmental Scorecard for members of the Maine Legislature arrived in my mailbox last week. I was pleased (but not surprised) to find my representative, Bill Pluecker, again scored 100% with his votes to pass significant policies in support of climate change and environmental issues.

Last year, friends who had been farming a piece of land for the past 11 years, learned that their well water and soil were highly contaminated with PFAS chemicals. The…

Nate Davis reads proposals, studies, ordinances, and reports carefully and thoroughly. He asks good questions about consequences of decisions the Rockland City Council is charged with making. Rockland’s long awaited Comprehensive Plan is now in the hands of councilors to read, groom and follow.

Shaping Rockland’s future needs Nate’s sharp and thoughtful approach to city plans and initatives.

Nate has put in many public service hours in his past three years on Council and…

I know Pinny Beebe Center as a friend. What I know about her is the depth of her passion for her work on behalf of our community. I have seen the personal and financial sacrifice she has made in order to do the work she loves.

After years of leading various organizations in our area, Pinny served three terms in the state legislature (2014-2020) . This means that when she takes her seat in the Maine…

I have known Pinny for many years as an active and thoughtful advocate for the people of Knox County.  She is a servant leader, one who has worked for people’s needs for many years and in many different capacities.  I served my last term in the State Legislature during her first term and saw first hand what an effective and dedicated leader she is.

Besides her six years in the Maine House…

Lincoln County Television invites the public to The Waldo Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. for a non-partisan, informational Candidates Forum. This one-hour forum will give citizens the opportunity to hear directly from local candidates for the Nov. 8 election.

Don Carrigan, reporter for News Center Maine, will moderate this free, public event. Each candidate will have the opportunity to introduce themselves at the beginning and offer a closing…

Jan Dodge continues to serve as an effective and engaged legislator wonderfully representing the people of Waldo County. 

Recently, I was with Representative Dodge when she was visiting Waldo County people, going door to door. Rep. Dodge stopped by the home of an older lady, whom Representative Dodge knew to have health problems. The lady's car was in the driveway, but there was no response to Rep. Dodge’s knock. A friend of the lady was on the porch, expecting to meet the lady…

I believe it was in April of 2018 that Waldo County Deputy Sheriff Jason Trundy first contacted me, as director of a regional substance use treatment center, to help him in his quest to better coordinate jail, sheriff and medical services for people in our county with substance use issues.

Thanks to his persistence and leadership, we soon formed the Waldo Country Recovery Committee (WCRC), and within a month he had gathered representatives of the recovery, law enforcement,…

Back in 2014, I made a documentary about Waldo County Government and toured the Sheriff's Office and Reentry Center. I was struck by how well managed both facilities were. As a member of the Lincolnville Select Board for the last five years and a member of the Waldo County Budget Committee for the last four, I have worked with the Sheriff's Office on several issues. I continue to be impressed with their professionalism and service to Waldo County.

I am supporting Jason Trundy for…

When “Jack Bauer” is ready to come out from behind his subterfuge, that’s when I might begin to pay attention to what he has to say. But not until then.

Nancy Harmon Jenkins lives in Camden

Voters in coastal Knox County are fortunate that Anne “Pinny” Beebe-Center, a highly experienced public servant, will be on the ballot in November to represent us in Maine Senate District 12. I have known Pinny for many years. She is motivated by a deep belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. This principle inspires Pinny’s longstanding work to strengthen our communities and improve government programs and systems.

During her three terms in the Maine Legislature (…

Crystal Robinson has the vision and non-partisan work ethic needed to correct the course Maine is currently on. She believes Maine can thrive while preserving its natural beauty and rich resources. Firmly rooted in common sense and directed by the Constitution, Crystal’s strategies are simple: limit government, restore personal responsibility, respect one another and the environment.

While fully supporting clean energy, she urges a closer look at the reality of using wind and solar…

I lived in Knox County for 50 years and I am grateful that Pinny Beebe-Center is a strong and capable candidate for State Senator. 

Representative Beebe-Center has served in the House of Representatives effectively for six years and has supported the people, economic development and the environment well during her tenure.

I am particularly concerned with children, youth and families and Pinny has supported their essential needs…

I’m writing this in support of our former and next Governor, Paul LePage.  

Janet Mills supported and signed  a bill, LD 1888, that allows convicted child molesters to take custody of children if no one is available to do so.  Isn’t that fantastic?

Janet Mills throws money around that may momentarily feel helpful but in actuality, helps fuel our runaway inflation.  Her policies are the same as the failed Biden administration and her hope is to emulate the…

My wife and I will be voting to elect Stephen J. Hemenway for State House District 39 during the upcoming November 8 elections. Stephen is a retired Deputy Sheriff of 32 years. He currently produces a national public access family television program called “The Children’s Corner”.  

He is running for public office to offer an alternative choice for voters to bring prosperity and moral values back to the State. Stephen believes in the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Parental…

I am fully in support of Pinny Beebe-Center’s seeking the Senate seat for our district.   I’ve known Pinny since the 1980s when, as teacher of early and experiential education, I met her working at a teacher resource center in Rockport.  Subsequently, while I was Director of Mid-Coast Children’s Services, Pinny was deeply engaged in our local CAP agency, subsequently becoming Regional Manager for…

I believe it was in April of 2018 that Waldo County Deputy Sheriff Jason Trundy first contacted me, as director of a regional substance use treatment center, to help him in his quest to better coordinate jail, sheriff and medical services for people in our county with substance use issues.

Thanks to his persistence and leadership, we soon formed the Waldo Country Recovery Committee (WCRC), and within a month he had gathered representatives of the recovery, law enforcement,…

My name is Robert Keating. I served with the City of Belfast Police Department for 32 years, retiring as Chief of Police. I then served as Chief Deputy at the Waldo County Sheriff's Office for 10 years under Sheriff Scott Story.

I have known Jason Trundy since he was a young man growing up in Belfast. I knew his dad and mom. I know Jason to be an honest, hard-working man, and a good family man.

I had the privilege to work with Jason for 10 years at the Sheriff's…

This coming fall I urge the citizens of Waldo County to vote for Jason Trundy, candidate for the office of Sheriff. He is an individual who represents local knowledge and experience, compassion and wisdom, consideration and action.  Jason carries with him decades of experience serving right here in our community, making him the best candidate for the office of Sheriff. 

I first met Jason 10…