I am sure most people have seen the video of Mitt Romney saying that 47 percent of the American people think they are entitled to health care, shelter, food and want the government to take care of them.

Among the fresh, committed and energetic people bringing talent and passion to this community is Corey Wilson, Republican candidate for Augusta’s House District 56.

An honest letter from a politician? I got one recently, and as hard as that might be to believe, this was no campaign letter.

I’ve read a number of letters where people have shared their reasons for supporting Matt Pouliot, Republican candidate for House District 57.

I am a community servant, and I would like to be a public servant. I am an independent and a write-in candidate for state Representative for Augusta District 56.

I have known Ann Dorney for 33 years, as a friend and professional colleague in primary care medicine.

The people who are in favor of the law to allow marriage for same-sex couples have fought diligently over the past 10 years or more, and we who call ourselves Christians should be fighting back just as diligently.

A vote for Cynthia Dill, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, just takes away a vote from independent Angus King. If the liberal and moderate votes get split, Republican Charlie Summers becomes our next U.S. senator.

I am voting for Republican Darrick Banda as the next district attorney for Kennebec and Somerset counties.