Fred Sanborn of Auburn. “More exercise. I’m going to walk more and use my exercise machine.”

Peter Silvers of Lewiston. “Organizing my apartment and exercising. … I’m going to get it done next year. (To organize I’ll) just get rid of things I don’t need, start putting things back where they belong and clean out the closets.”

Charles Jones of Augusta. “I’m going to make more money. I’ll work more hours. There’s an expression, ‘Faster horses, younger women and more money,'” he said with a laugh.



Janice Daniels of Auburn, “Get to the gym more. Just do it.”



Cindy Gallant of Lewiston. “I want to give up my goodies, sweets.”

Paul Poliquin of Paul’s Clothing, Lewiston. “I would like to have my health continue to be good. That’s the most important thing for the new year … I’m very happy with ’07. I just hope ’08 continues to do better, we always want to do better. But the most important thing I can stress for 2008 is health.”

Jimmy Simones of Simones Hot Dog Stand, Lewiston. “Lose some weight. (How?) I’m going to listen to my wife. I’ve learned. I’ve been married 30 years. I’ve got a good girl.”

Maineiac hockey players Peter Delmas, Billy Lacasse and Danick Paquette. “Win the president’s cup again. That’s our new year’s resolution, all three of us.”

Tom Freeman of Lewiston. “No, I don’t have a New Year’s resolution. I really don’t need to. I don’t have any hang-ups. I’m busy,” and everything’s going good.

According to USA.gov, popular New Year’s resolutions are:

• Lose weight

• Pay off debt

• Save money

• Get a better job

• Get fit

• Eat right

• Get a better education

• Drink less alcohol

• Quit smoking now

• Reduce stress overall

• Reduce stress at work

• Take a trip

• Volunteer to help others