As a Wilton resident, I admire both candidates as hard-working, well-liked, involved community members. That said, during the past eight years, the current Legislature has cut taxes to the wealthiest residents three times. At the same time, the state halved the amount of collected taxes it returns to towns, costing my district more than $10 […]

Jan Collins is needed in the state Senate. She is a hard-working and principled leader. Teaching in public schools, she had to work effectively with all kinds of people. Those same skills, honed over 25 years in schools, will serve her well in her service to Maine. There is power in her soft voice. She […]

As a fellow teacher and colleague, I wholeheartedly support Jan Collins for the state Senate. Maine needs people in government who understand the lessons of life experience, comprehend the full spectrum of Maine living and who work to find the best solutions. Maine schools are cultural centers of rural communities. Funding quality education is a […]

These are the things I look for in a political candidate: Honesty; a consistent code of ethics; someone willing to stay the course of his or her convictions and vote accordingly; someone who supports education, better wages and health care for all; someone who is compassionate, intelligent, a good listener and who is willing to […]

There are so many reasons I support Jan Collins for state Senate. The one big issue I look for in any candidate is support for the environment, because without a healthy environment, nothing else matters. People’s physical and mental health depend on clean air, water and land. In addition, personal and state economies depend on […]