Dear Editor:

My family comes from Maine, I grew up in Maine, and I’ve lived all over the world. And I’m now very happy to be back in Maine! We all want our families and generations to come to live in and contribute to a community that provides us affordable housing and meaningful employment where we can prosper. I’ve seen the impact of the rising housing costs in this community, as well as the communities I’ve lived in, from Maine to California to the UK. I want to see Maine become a place where our children and our grandchildren can grow and afford reasonable housing so they can stay in Maine. I also want to see Maine as a state that supports and assists people pursuing whatever form of education suits them, including vocational education, skilled trades, apprenticeships and four-year degrees.

Our State Representative Holly Stover has shown a passion for enriching our communities for everyone, not just some. She is committed to expanding educational opportunities for all. And her track record for being able to work between the local communities and Augusta is what enables all of this to happen. The minimization of taxes to all is also key to her effort.

Holly Stover’s efforts to combat the housing affordability crisis along with the promotion of education for all is the winning combination our state needs. No politics, no partisanship, it’s a shared goal. If you live in Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport, South Bristol, or Westport Island, I hope you will join me in voting for Holly Stover on Nov. 8.

Sarah Frye Griffiths

Westport Island