I’ve been traveling a lot the last few months, John: Houlton, Madawaska, Van Buren, Presque Isle, Millinocket, East Millinocket (hey, they’re separate towns!), Portland, Bridgton, Camden, Belfast, Hallowell, and Augusta. I gotta tell you: the sunsets in Maine – up and down the state – are second to none.

I’d like to tell you about it, but first — I’m facing my last mid-month fundraising deadline before Election Day and I need your help to hit the goal my team has set. Can you donate just $10 or $25 my deadline on Wednesday at midnight?

Okay, now back to my travels. During my trips, I visited with every kind of person you can think of — small business owners; potato, blueberry, and dairy farmers; educators; and others too many to list. I listened to their stories, and I learned about the challenges our neighbors are facing.

To name just a few: affordable housing is a problem, groceries are still too expensive (but gas seems to be coming down), and our businesses are seriously short of workers, from the trades to nurses, teachers, truck drivers, and just about everywhere else.

There is no shortage of challenges, but here’s what I know for a fact: There’s also no shortage of good-hearted, community-minded people to take on those challenges.

It’s the hardworking people of Maine that I fight for in Washington D.C., John. Every day is a new opportunity to bring down costs for Maine people, fight housing insecurity, and ensure everyone makes fair wages. This job is an absolute honor, and I hope you’ll let me continue building on the progress we’ve made.

As you know, I’m up for reelection in November to keep after these problems, and part of that process is fundraising. With my mid-month fundraising deadline on Wednesday at midnight and Election Day just 3 weeks away, I could really use your support. Can you donate any amount towards my fundraising deadline today?

I don’t know about you, but I promise to never take these beautiful Maine sunsets or the beautiful people for granted.

Warmly,
Angus