On June 12, I encourage the people of House District 57, representing northwest Augusta to vote for Michael G. Hein. As a former coworker, I can personally vouch for Mike’s character, loyalty and trustworthiness. Mike sees this as an opportunity to serve Augusta, not as a stepping stone to a higher office. Mike’s positive “Say […]

The April 6 Kennebec Journal article, “Proposed RSU 18 budget would mean $1.1M increase,” includes this quote from District Superintendent Gary Smith: “We all need to pull together to make this work.” When reading the article, some may get the impression Smith’s “we” is straight out of “Animal Farm” by George Orwell. The budget has […]

For the past four years, I have had the honor and pleasure to work at the Building Blocks Head Start program on the former AMHI campus in Augusta. On Friday, Building Blocks closed its doors forever. I want to thank my colleagues for being such great professionals in the field of early childhood education. We […]

Priscilla Jenkins is running to represent voters in Senate District 21. While we are of different political parties, we have come to know and respect each other for a number reasons. Consequently, I am writing a letter of support and urge voters to seriously consider voting for her during the primary on June 12. I […]

Music is alive and strong in the Gardiner schools. Having recently attended the spring high school concert and the all-bands concert, it’s a distinct pleasure to see and hear the hundreds of kids from 5th grade up through high school. Thanks to the leadership of Director Dave Walker and his music staff plus the strong […]

I have known Mike Hein for quite awhile. I know him as a devout, courageous man of conviction. He serves his church, his country and the community. I recommend his election as the representative for House District 57, northwest Augusta. I believe that our country has moved off the tracks when it comes to moral […]