Dear Editor:

Paul and I are honored to endorse Abigail (Abby) Jones for re-election to the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD School Board. Abby is experienced having already served six years on the Board. Five of those years have had an emphasis on repairing and improvingthe schools by making them more educationally beneficial for all—students, staff, and the community, as well as considering new construction,regionalization and potential state funding. 

Abby is well known for her involvement supporting young people in the community and schools. Having worked at the YMCA full and now part time, she might know every person that passes through their doors. Her current employment at Bigelow Laboratory has provided opportunities to support many community and educational connections with great potential for enhancing local student opportunities. She shows up. 

An active member of her church, Abby also serves as a board member of Mid-coast Maine Community Action and a valued member of the Boothbay Region Climate Action Team where she was instrumental in receiving a grant for an area vulnerability assessment.  

Having personally known Abby for at least 15 years, Paul and I can say it is hard to imagine someone who would work harder than she for the good of the students and staff of our schools for the benefit of the community. She brings experience, work ethic, fiscal responsibilityand a deep community commitment.  

Please remember to vote May 4 or by absentee ballot. 

Louise and Paul Cowan 

Trevett