Jan Dodge is running for re-election in House District #97 Belfast, Northport and Waldo. During the previous legislative session Jan worked tirelessly for us. When she is re-elected she certainly…
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Letter to the editor: Rachel Herbener
Lisa Savage has honest answers for Maine. In the first U.S. Senate debate the candidates were asked how to get money out of politics. Gideon and Collins proposed legislation. Linn directed us…
Letter to the editor: John Piotti
I’ve known Chip Curry since he moved to Waldo County over 25 years ago. He is an exceptional person, who cares deeply about our region and people. He possesses the experience, integrity, and…
Letter to the editor: Tobey Williamson
We are living through mind boggling changes. The challenges we face are many and varied. But there are always opportunities in times of challenge and change.…
Letter to the editor: Bernice Nadler
I strongly support the re-election of Representative S. Paige Zeigler for Maine House District 96. He is the candidate in this race who believes in science and educating the next generation to…
Letter to the editor: Ed and Laura Waller
It is a privilege to write this letter in support of the election of Louise MacLellan-Ruf to the Rockland City Council.
As residents of Rockland and neighbors of Louise for more than 10…
Letter to the editor: Doug Curtis, Jr.
The Rockland City Council by a 3-2 vote put Councilor's Nate Davis local minimum wage ordinance on the ballot and I would like to urge the citizens of Rockland to vote no on it. Please let me…
Please vote to reelect Stanley Paige Zeigler to represent House District 96.
Paige has shown that his practical, common sense approach to the issues effectively brings people together for…
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MONTVILLE — Four referendum articles are appearing on the municipal ballot in the Town of Montville for the November 3 election.
Below are the four questions voters are being asked to…
APPLETON — The Town of Appleton has installed a drop box for residents to be able to deliver their completed absentee ballots to the town hall, in person, when the town hall is closed.
You…
UNION — Voters casting ballots for the November 3 general election are being presented with one municipal referendum question.
The question reads: “To see if the Town of Union will vote to…
The nation continues to grapple with the debate of reducing law enforcement budgets and appropriating those funds elsewhere in communities, and the discussion of how to improve the relationship…
six are non-binding advisory questions
WALDOBORO — The Town of Waldoboro has placed four binding referendum questions, as well as six non-binding referendum questions on the ballot for the November 3 general election.
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AUGUSTA — Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey issued an advisory Thursday to election officials, law enforcement, and all Maine voters re-affirming the rights of all eligible Mainers to vote in…
AUGUSTA — In preparation for administering the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has issued updated guidance to ensure that…
Letter to the editor: Dennis E. Norton
I first met Gordon Page 33 years ago when our sons played together in Little League. Gordon was a coach and a very good one. We served on the Board of Directors and we both have been Little League…
Letter to the editor: Cameron T. West
Jared Golden believes in siding with Nancy Pelosi and the Washington liberals who want a…
How many times have you been in a conversation about our reps in DC and said something like, "Why can't they work across the aisle for our benefit? Or perhaps, "Why is it…
Letter to the editor: Joan Petersen
My litmus test when selecting between presidential candidates is twofold. First, a president must be our chief “cheerleader” in support of our country and its people with the ability to inspire…
As Maine enters Stage 4 of Governor Janet Mills’ reopening plan this month, a bumpy road ahead remains for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and micro-business owners across the state.
…
Letter to the editor: Jan Banks
As a retired teacher, I greatly respect Senator Susan Collins and the work she has done in Washington to support Maine children and young people from Head Start through high school and college. …
Lette to the editor: Linda Zeigler
In this extraordinary year of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of our routines have taken a backseat as we work…
Letter to the editor: Jonathan Fulford
In these uncertain times I get up each morning and ask in what way can I have a positive impact for my community, for my family, and for the planet. I am not interested in wasting time…
Letter to the editor: Doc Wallace
Sarah Gideon’s supporters mimic the challenger’s false and hypocritical attacks that simply equate to the laughably absurd.
Let’s begin with the theme that Susan Collins “..has changed”…
Letter to the editor: Charles L. Dufour
As a university professor for the past 35 years, the last 17 of which have been in my home state of Maine, I understand the importance of producing bright and educated young adults.
There…
Letter to the editor: Ray Estabrook
I have known and worked with Chip Curry for over 20 years and I support his election as our next senator to represent Waldo County.
Chip has the experience from working with and around…
Letter to the editor: Michael Hurley
I hope you will join me and support Chip Curry as the next Waldo County Senator for the Maine Senate.
I have served as Mayor or City Councilor in Belfast for 20 years and when it comes to…
Letter to the editor: Leslie Woods
My late husband drove our Representative S. Paige Zeigler to meet his constituents for his first two election cycles. When my husband complained that Paige wasn't liberal enough, Zeigler said, “…
Letter to the editor: Elizabeth Dickerson
I listened to a discussion on WRFR-93.3 LP the other evening between Maine House District 93 candidates Valli Geiger (D) and Michael Mullins (R).
Mullins stated that a main issue for him is…
Letter to the editor: Joan Welsh
I have known and worked with Dave Miramant for over 12 years. As a former Representative, I saw Dave in action in the Senate: always hard working,…
Letter to the editor: David Estey
Despite all the things I’ve heard and read, I can’t help wondering why good, intelligent family and friends feel so differently from me over politics, whether we can ever bridge that divide and if…
Letter to the editor: Gary Stimeling
Besides coronavirus response, postal sabotage, health care, transfer of power, racism, economic devastation, global warming, and forest infernos, not to mention basic human decency, there is…
Letter to the editor: trudy Miller
I am writing to urge others to vote for Jan Dodge to represent Belfast, Northport and Waldo in House District 97. I spoke with Jan in Augusta a number of times during the 2019 legislative…
Letter to the editor: Emmett Shell
As a young person, I know there are multiple reasons to be worried about my future: climate change, a global pandemic, student debt and other issues dominate headlines and give me and my peers…
Letter to the editor: Ellie Goldberg
For over 30 years, I advocated for children and families in the State of Maine - the majority of those years was to bring a voice to their plight and helping the Maine Legislature and Congress…
Letter to the editor: Loren Andrews
I am writing to express my strong support to reelect Dave Miramant as State Senator in our county…
Letter to the editor: Amy C. Reid
I am supporting Stanley Paige Zeigler for House District 96 because he has proven himself to be extremely responsive to the concerns of his constituents. During a time when our state is faced with…
Letter to the editor: George Seaver
I have known Jeff Evangelos for about 30 years. During that time, I have watched him in different settings, and he is always thoughtful and committed to…
Letter to the editor; Aimee Moffitt-Mercer
Would any parent take their child to an ice cream shop that features a few dozen flavors on the menu and tell them they can only get vanilla or chocolate?
Surely not, unless they’re…
Letter to the editor: Jeffrey Payson
I am writing to voice my support for Jeffrey Evangelos, Independent for House District 91: West Union, Waldoboro, Washington, and Friendship. I have…
Sarah Gideon does not believe in our system: due process, separate branches of government, and the rule of law.
In August 2018, I asked the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and…
Letter to the editor: Jay Davis
Waldo County's current Senator, Erin Herbig of Belfast, has had a successful decade in Augusta because she is smart, conscientious, energetic and fair. Erin has, of course, become Belfast's city…
Letter to the editor: Jeff Shula
For 18 years, as a teacher at Searsport District High School, I attended many plays put on by SDHS's outstanding theater program, led by Chris Goosman. At least part of the reason the program is…
Letter to the editor: Corliss and Rick Davis
We are writing to urge readers to vote to make Sara Gideon our next United States Senator. Gideon is the daughter of immigrants and has been described as a smart and down-to-earth woman with a…
Letter to the editor: Claudia Griffiths
I am a wife, mother, daughter, retiree after 45 years working mostly in healthcare, and a proud…
AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced Thursday the launch of a new online service that will provide an accessible absentee ballot option for qualified voters with disabilities.…
AUGUSTA — Two Maine companies have donated more than $44,000 of personal protective equipment for election workers to stay safe while administering the Nov. 3 General Election.
L.L. Bean,…
Vote and drop off your ballots
CAMDEN – The Town Office in Camden has installed a secure absentee ballot drop box into which voters can deposit their ballots.
Public Works employees Rick Siebel, Jack Orestis and Rodney…
Letter to the editor: Skye Hirst
Valli Geiger is running for Maine State Representative of Rockland and Owls Head. As State representative she will be replacing Pinny Beebe Center. The…
Letter to the editor: Martin T. Olsen, Jr.
The words that come to mind when I think of Gordon Page are leadership, thoughtfulness, fairness, honesty, passion, compassion, unifier, problem solver and the list goes on.
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