#2024-elections

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I first met…

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Voting for change can be hard. Sometimes it is easier to stick with a familiar name or someone you know.

In House District 45, we have a chance to choose a new course by electing Jennifer…

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Over two years ago a beautiful, bright young lady came to our home for a visit. Her name is Reagan Paul and she was running for representative of Maine District 37.

Having been very much up…

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Coming in and out of consciousness, on the ground, confused, someone taking shears to my clothes, naked in the street with EMTs huddled around me. My bicycle was a twisted mass of metal. I had…

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On November 5, I will cast my vote for Senator Chip Curry. 

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I am writing to voice my support for electing Scott Cuddy as the Representative for Maine’s 37th district.

Scott has a proven track record of writing legislation that helps blue collar…

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I am writing to express my unwavering support for Scott Cuddy in his run for the Maine State House District 37. As a teacher who has had the privilege of educating his child, and as a parent…

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I am writing in support of Laura Baker, a candidate for the Belfast School Committee.

Laura has 48 years of educational experience, most of those years in…

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As Nov. 5 approaches and now that early voting has begun, I want to take this opportunity to ask for the support of the taxpayers and for their vote to elect me as Knox County Commissioner…

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If you are still undecided about who you will vote for on November 5, here’s something to consider. Which candidates for office have the best character to lead? Each of us has different views on…

Total potential fiscal impact of $82.9 million
Question 5 on the Maine State Ballot appearing before voters Nov. 5 asks for approval of a new flag design created by Adam Lemire, of Gardiner.

Maine voters will consider five state questions on the Nov. 5 ballot. Three of them ask that Maine borrow money to fund various proposals, all totaling $82,875,000. Question 1 relates to political…

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We (our community/our state) need Joseph McLaughlin as our representative for the towns of Appleton, Islesboro, Liberty, Lincolnville…

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Gordon Page has the temperament, integrity required to properly represent Knox County Commissioner District 3.  This district includes Rockport, Camden, Hope, Owls Head, and the island communities…

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Election Day is quickly approaching and lawn signs are everywhere. Here in House District 38, we have two very different candidates on the…

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I am excited that Elise Brown is running for the position of Waldo County Commissioner!

As a former Montville Select Board member, I have had the opportunity to work with Elise directly on…

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In this time of deep division, it is heartbreaking to witness our country‘s descent into a place of fear…

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This letter is in support of Gordon Page in his run…

Morgan Hynd

PenBayPilot.com has circulated…

On the local ballot
Waldoboro Town Seal

Waldoboro voters will be asked to approved four ordinances in the Nov. 5 election. Go to the provided links to read the ordinances on…

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As a proud veteran with 22 years of  service with military intelligence and special forces, I am proud to support Robert…

Rockland Main Street (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

In Rockland, two candidates, incumbent Nicole Kalloch and David Statman, are competing for one seat on the City Council.

Local issues before Rockland voters are:

Question 1. Shall…

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In Knox County, nine out of 13 Democratic candidates on the ballot are women. Democrats across the nation are fielding more women for office including president. Men simply don’t know and some…

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Please join me in voting for Gordon Page for Knox County Commissioner for District 3. 

I served with Gordon on the Owls Head Select Board for five years, some of those years as our chair. He…

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This fall, with voters weary of negative political campaigns, there is one candidate whose character and integrity are beyond reproach and stand in stark relief to the rest- Scott Cuddy…

David Statman (Photo courtesy David Statman)

David Statman is running for the one City Council seat up for grabs in Rockland this year. 

According to a news release: "Statman would bring to City Council rich experience in…

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I want to vote for someone instead of against someone. 

  I live in District 37, and Reagan Paul is our House Representative. She sponsored five bills. Two would have hurt Mainers but…

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Waldo County is fortunate to have an outstanding candidate running for the Maine State Senate who is experienced, level-headed, and responsive.  As a former state legislator, I know that Robert…

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I didn't realize the next time we would see each other would be at the alter. We were just engaged, when in November 1986, Ray Thombs, took his oath as he enlisted in the Air Force. He went…

Anne Beebe-Center

PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to candidates seeking office in Midcoast Senate and House District. As candidates return their responses, we are posting them on the Pilot's front page,…

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The Knox County Democratic Committee recently held its 18th Annual Lobster Bake under blue skies and a vibrant air of optimism and joy.

Over 230 guests were treated to a fantastic lobster…

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As our election draws closer, I wanted to take the time to write a letter on behalf of Mike Ray, candidate for State Representative for Appleton, Islesboro, Liberty, Lincolnville, Montville,…

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As a member of the RSU 22 school board, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Reagan Paul’s reelection to the Maine House of Representatives. In my role on the school board, I have…

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Reading the national news as you sip your first cup can be enough to send you back to bed! Conflict and hardcore partisanship dominate the conversation. Don’t we deserve better from our federal…

Nicole Kalloch (Photo courtesy Nicole Kalloch)

In a Sept. 24 news release, Rockland City Council member Nicole Kalloch said she will run again for office.

“During my time on council and as Mayor, I am proud to have worked with my fellow…

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We are so fortunate to have Elise Brown as a member of the Liberty community.  She has served our community as a firefighter and an EMT and as our appointed Emergency Management Director for many…

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District 37 voters face a clear choice between Scott Cuddy and the incumbent. Scott has a strong record from his four years in the Legislature, delivering meaningful results for his district. As a…

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As election season is upon us, we need to weigh our options and make a choice, not choose a side. Two strong factors in my decision making include finding a candidate who respects each and every…

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Elections are about many things but are always about one thing. As James Carville’s saying goes, “It’s the Economy, Stupid!” That’s why I’m voting for Steve Ellis for State House Representative in…

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For those who already know Gordon Page, you also know how fortunate we are to have him as our neighbor these past 25 years.  

He's the sort of respectful neighbor who always has a friendly…

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Chip Curry is running for re-election to the State Senate in District 11.  I strongly encourage voters to return him for another term. 

I got to know Chip when I volunteered to drive him as…

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Steve Ellis, candidate for Maine House District 38 (Waldo, Knox, Thorndike, Unity, Brooks, Jackson, Swanville, Monroe and part of Frankfort) is responsive to the pressing needs of the people of…