I encourage you to join me in voting for Misty Coolidge, Maine House District 65 (New Gloucester and part of Poland). Misty is one of the kindest people I know, someone who will do anything for someone in need. She is a true Mainer. She listens. She’s independent. She cares. I don’t think anyone would […]

Once again as in Robert Frost’s poem, we find ourselves at a “fork in the road.” We decidedly took the wrong path in 2016 and got saddled with a weird combination of carnival barker, snake oil salesman and a flimflam man — the most unqualified person for the office of president of these United States, […]

I’m pleased to support Misty Coolidge for House District 65. A dynamic entrepreneur, she understands all too well the challenges of running a successful small business. Her sincerity and can-do attitude will help us all move on from these difficult times. We are fortunate to have her as a candidate. Ben DeTroy, New Gloucester

I would like to say a word or two about the virtues of playing in the mud. When I was young and got under my mother’s skin, she would say to me, “Get out of my face and go play in the mud.” Please, parents, don’t stop encouraging your children to go outside and play […]

Susan Collins was an independent leader, serving the best interests of Maine. In recognition, Mainers rewarded her with an overwhelming victory in 2014. However, a lot has changed since then. On the key votes, she stands with Mitch McConnell and President Trump. She supported Trump’s tax cut plan, of which 40% went to the richest […]

I have seen a disturbing amount of outside negative advertising in the House District 64 race. I urge all voters to get facts about both candidates from credible sources: for example, the Maine Ethics Commission has thorough, accurate information about campaign finances. Rep. Bettyann Sheats has publicly denounced these negative ads. She stands ready, as […]