Please join us in voting for at-large Portland City Council candidate Joey Brunelle, to support: • Democracy: Citizen participation in local decision-making is lacking. Mistakes are being made, and citizens are losing faith in their city government. From the mega-shelter debacle to ignoring overwhelming support for the four-school bond, the city has let us down. Brunelle will empower citizens to face difficult questions, together. Related Headlines Brunelle a fresh, new voice for City CouncilMavodones has been too long on councilMavodones well deserves re-election to councilMavodones' institutional memory is valuable assetVote 'yes' for Hope Woods on Kennebunk ballotFigdor is District 2's best choice for school boardFigdor a passionate advocate for Portland schoolsFigdor has ability to spur people to actionScarborough residents looking to rebuild local school boardGlidden has good ideas for Scarborough school boardSwanton is clear choice for Portland school boardSwanton showed … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor: As councilor, Brunelle will empower citizens
Letters to the editor
Letter to the editor: Marty Grohman: Voting for partisan 1st District candidates won’t solve gridlock in Congress
Since I launched my campaign for Congress, I’ve driven thousands of miles and met with tens of thousands of voters. Through all those miles and all those conversations, I’ve yet to hear a single Maine voter tell me: “Marty, I like the status quo. Congress is doing a great job. More gridlock, please!” Today's Letters Janet Mills' priorities are the right ones for MaineQuestion 1 would give retired Mainers a home-care choiceAfter Clean Elections disruption, Hayes forges ahead with inspiring campaignFor sake of Maine's business, employment future, defeat Question 1For strong economy, vote 'yes' on higher-education Questions 4 and 5 The truth is, Maine voters are sick of what’s happening in Congress. Republicans and Democrats are too busy yelling at each other, and nothing is getting done. This is why I’m running for Congress. While Republicans and Democrats fight, they fail to deal with our opioid crisis, our health care costs or saving Medicare … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor: Marty Grohman: Voting for partisan 1st District candidates won’t solve gridlock in Congress
Letter to the editor: For strong economy, vote ‘yes’ on higher-education Questions 4 and 5
Educate Maine, a business-led education organization, supports Questions 4 and 5 on the November ballot. We see these bonds for the University of Maine System (Question 4) and the Maine Community College System (Question 5) as much-needed investment in our workforce and our economy. We need more people in the workforce, and they need the skills in demand by Maine employers. A high school diploma is no longer enough. Maine people need something additional that connects them to a career and to financial security. Today's Letters Janet Mills' priorities are the right ones for MaineQuestion 1 would give retired Mainers a home-care choiceAfter Clean Elections disruption, Hayes forges ahead with inspiring campaignFor sake of Maine's business, employment future, defeat Question 1Do neighbors a favor: Vote for short-term rental ordinanceMarty Grohman: Voting for partisan 1st District candidates won't solve gridlock in Congress Maine businesses need our public higher education … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor: For strong economy, vote ‘yes’ on higher-education Questions 4 and 5
Letter to the editor: Swanton showed ability to lead as PTO co-chair
Howard C. Reiche Community School was the first Maine school to become teacher-led. We have no principal. This model was implemented in 2011 when Jeanne Swanton and I first became friends. Soon after, we volunteered to become PTO co-chairs. People have accurately described Jeanne as “tireless,” but Jeanne is much more. Jeanne challenges the status quo. Jeanne does her homework and comes prepared. Jeanne’s a good listener and works well with others. Related Headlines Swanton is clear choice for Portland school boardFigdor is District 2's best choice for school boardFigdor a passionate advocate for Portland schoolsFigdor has ability to spur people to actionScarborough residents looking to rebuild local school boardGlidden has good ideas for Scarborough school boardSither impresses as potential school board memberMavodones well deserves re-election to councilMavodones' institutional memory is valuable assetMavodones has been too long on councilAs councilor, Brunelle … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor: Swanton showed ability to lead as PTO co-chair
Letter to the editor: After Clean Elections disruption, Hayes forges ahead with inspiring campaign
Months ago, Gov. LePage blocked the disbursement of Clean Elections funds to qualifying candidates. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Attorney General Janet Mills, who usually feuds with LePage, appears to have stayed out of this one. It took a lawsuit filed by Clean Elections candidates and their citizen supporters to resolve it, squandering precious time, significantly disrupting Clean Elections candidates’ campaigns. Today's Letters Janet Mills' priorities are the right ones for MaineQuestion 1 would give retired Mainers a home-care choiceFor sake of Maine's business, employment future, defeat Question 1For strong economy, vote 'yes' on higher-education Questions 4 and 5Marty Grohman: Voting for partisan 1st District candidates won't solve gridlock in Congress Terry Hayes seeks to end the gridlock in Augusta and convince the legislators that together they can craft worthwhile outcomes meeting the needs of the people and economy of Maine. Clive Spedding Springvale … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor: After Clean Elections disruption, Hayes forges ahead with inspiring campaign