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On July 10, 1911, North Bridgton Maine set a record high of 105 F. A headline, two days later, noted that 221 people died from heat in New York that month. On Aug. 12, 1936,…
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Although not re-elected for a second term, I will be forever grateful to those who supported my campaign for reelection. There were so many who…
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I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my family, campaign team, volunteers, and supporters. You have poured your time, energy, and passion into…
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When you get a call first thing in the morning and learn your father, grandfather or great-grandfather's house is on fire, it's terrifying. Seeing it is devastating and heart-…
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Retired after 34 years on the Space Shuttle Program where I was a member of the "Go for Launch". My wife and I moved to Maine and reside in Wiscasset. It was a privilege to…
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This election season, I can think of few things better for our community than to get out and vote for Wayne Farrin for District 47 and Holly Stover for re-election in District…
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Those of us in Maine Senate District 13 (Lincoln County plus the towns of Washington and Windsor) are lucky to have the chance to reelect Sen. Cameron Reny. She understands the…
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I would first like to address circulating political ads -- namely those not authorized by any candidate. Candidates have no control or input over ads funded by sources outside…
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We’ve had the honor of volunteering for Rep. Holly Stover throughout her successful…
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Maine has always been a tough and proud state. Without Maine’s troops in the Civil War, the Union most likely would have been lost. Gettysburg alone has 15 monuments dedicated…
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Judy Tunkle, the Democratic candidate running…
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Wayne Farrin is running against Ed Polewarczyk for election to the Maine House of Representatives, serving District 47, which includes Alna, Jefferson, Whitefield, and…
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I goofed, again!
In my last column attempt to honor Captain Bill Campbell, I mentioned his wife Kelly. But, I renamed her Kathy! I apologize for this error and hope…
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One of the most positive experiences my family has enjoyed since we moved to Jefferson three years ago has been getting to know people in the community.
Among those whom…
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As a small business owner, I know how exciting -- and challenging -- it can be to start up and keep your dream alive.
That’s why I am enthusiastically voting for Wayne…
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I’m voting for Judy Tunkle for State Representative of Chelsea, Dresden, Pittston and Randolph. Judy gives me hope that someone who truly listens to people and cares about them…
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Politics is sport for some people and Trump has amplified that to a crude circus akin to professional wrestling. True believers won’t be swayed. But if you are willing to see…
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While change is still ours to choose, we need the level-headed, hardworking, perceptive Cameron Reny working in the Maine State Senate to make a good life possible for us all…
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It has been exhilarating to work on this presidential election campaign for a candidate who respects the law and the Constitution, who believes in freedom, fairness and the…
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For the first time in my fifty plus years of voting, I voted early in person. After having my political signs slashed and one completely bent over I am very concerned about…
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Rep. Holly Stover is a perfect example of government of the people, by the people and for the people. Holly is ‘of the people’ raised here with deep roots in the…
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Rep. Holly Stover is grounded in her community where she was raised in a family with deep roots in the region. I was surprised to read her opponents LTE as he tried to…
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I’m writing to endorse Judy Tunkle for the position of State Representative in the towns of Chelsea, Dresden, Pittston and Randolph. Too many elected positions go unchallenged…
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The 2024 Republican presidential campaign platform is essentially identical to that of 2020: During the next four years, we pledge to do whatever Trump riffs on at his rallies…
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The towns of Chelsea, Dresden, Pittston and Randolph will benefit greatly if we elect Judy Tunkle. Since I became aware of Judy Tunkle years ago I’ve watched her do so many…
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Numerous Democratic campaign signs have been reported destroyed or stolen.
At the Lincoln County Democratic Harvest Dinner in Jefferson Oct. 6, I learned from a…
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Holly Stover has been a friend for years -- ever since our mothers taught together at BRES! I was shocked and saddened to see her opponent attempt…
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I first met Holly Stover when she drove down our driveway before the election two years ago. She struck me as a smart and compassionate woman who took seriously her commitment…
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When my family first moved to Maine, we experienced something that left a lasting impression on us. One day our neighbor's house tragically burned down, leaving them with a…
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I had the pleasure of meeting Wayne Farrin on two occasions this past week, and strongly support his candidacy for Maine House District 47, representing Wiscasset, Alna,…
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Votes cast by Cameron Reny and Holly Stover are not being highlighted on their re-election flyers.
It’s important to see which bills State Senator District 13 (Reny) and…
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My late father-in-law had a saying. “Perfection is the thief of progress.” I think of Merritt when I hear candidates express utopian visions for the future…
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Few would deny the lack of affordable housing here in Lincoln County and the worry it brings.
We love this place, but even if we are fortunate enough to have housing…
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I have known Ed Polewarczyk since he moved to Wiscasset, after his amazing career in rocket science. After a few years of attending many meetings in Wiscasset to familiarize…
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Forty years ago, I moved to Wiscasset from “away,” and ever since, my husband’s been explaining to me what it means to be a real Mainer. He’s talked about honesty,…
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I have had the pleasure of driving Lydia Crafts around for door-to-door canvassing. I have watched her listening to constituents, never in a hurry regardless of political…
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Bad enough that Trump blocked Biden’s (bipartisan supported) border bill so he could run his lies on the immigration issue. Worse yet that polls show that MAGA Republicans don’t…
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You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to be a good representative of the people of Maine. However, the citizens of District 47 are lucky that they have one. Ed Polewarczyk…
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Property taxes are an unfair tax. It is a wealth tax on unrealized gains driven by inflation and is especially unfair to the elderly. It is tragic when the family home is lost…
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Forty years ago, I moved to Wiscasset from “away,” and ever since, my husband’s been explaining to me what it means to be a real Mainer. He’s talked about…
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Wayne Farrin, a licensed real estate agent since 1988, knows about housing shortages in Lincoln County and will bring his background and expertise to fix the problem if elected…
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I emigrated to the U.S. in 1978. I flew in with the clothes I was wearing and a heavy box of tools which, in that day and age, I carried on as hand luggage!
Those were the…
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The guest lists at the ex-presidential palaces make for fascinating reading, though the 2017 - 2021 visitors’ log at the White House would be even more intriguing…if Trump had…
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The board of directors of the Keepers Of Burnt Island Light (KBIL), want to recognize and share with the Boothbay Harbor region and community that we feel that Burnt Island is…
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Holly Stover connects with the needs of real people. As a lifeguard/first responder I am so grateful that she recognized the need for much more availability of lifesaving…
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The Wiscasset Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 26 was packed with standing room only. We are fortunate that the Lincoln County News and Boothbay Register host these events.…
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In a TV ad about the economy Trump lies eight times in 30 seconds! The truth is inflation has been dropping steadily, gas prices are falling, interest rates…
