In Maine, half of our murders are the result of domestic violence. As district attorney, Democrat Maeghan Maloney will have a zero-tolerance policy toward this crime. She understands that if we stop the cycle of violence before is escalates, we can keep our families safe.

For some 60-plus years, I’ve voted in every election.

President Barack Obama’s qualities seem to include 125 days of playing golf, which is equal to five weeks of working days per year, and politicking with David Letterman and “The View.”

If it is OK to deny equal marriage rights to gays, then it also may be OK to deny rights to any other category a voting majority has identified.

So, the “johns” don’t want their names publicized because it would hurt their family and community reputation.

Lori Fowle is a member of the Vassalboro Budget Committee.

Amy Sylvester, Democratic candidate for House District 55 (China, Albion and Benton) is bright, energetic and thoughtful.