"It’s all possible because of Matt’s leadership."

Thank you to Randy and Ruby Gunther for this wonderful endorsement from today's Rumford Falls Times:

To the Editor:

We have known Matt most of his life, have watched him grow up in Rumford, and see he is reflecting the best of our River Valley community. Despite facing a few setbacks along the way, Matt has continued to work hard and has always focused his attention outward on how he could help others. He has provided great service to Rumford and the River Valley in the Legislature and we look forward to giving him our vote on November 2nd.

We are particularly proud that our representative was the one who brought forward the legislation to make Mixed Martial Arts a legal and regulated sport in Maine. We share Matt’s passion for this sport, and he was the one who stepped up to get the sport regulated in our state. Matt accomplished this by securing almost unanimous support from both parties in both bodies of the Legislature. In just a few months, we expect that Maine citizens will be attending the first ever mixed martial arts show in our state -- and that will be just the beginning for promotions that will bring new revenues to small businesses around the state. While the first shows will likely be in Portland, Lewiston/Auburn or Bangor -- we’re looking forward to the time that events will be held in the River Valley. It’s all possible because of Matt’s leadership.

As a young family that has decided to live and work and raise our daughter here in Rumford, we understand the need for strong representation to promote the future of our area. We hope you’ll join us in sending one of Rumford’s finest back to represent us in Augusta. Vote for Matt Peterson.

Randy and Ruby Gunther, Rumford