I am writing in strong support of Eddie Hastings for Franklin County sheriff. For the past almost 40 years I have observed him evolve from a youngster to a seasoned professional. He is clearly dedicated to the people of our region — showing talent, tenacity, innovation, and creativity, not only as a firefighter but also, […]

Reasons we urge voters to remove Susan Collins from office: She supported the 2017 Tax Act, benefiting corporations while threatening Social Security and Medicare; She voted to confirm the president’s judicial nominees despite their lack of qualifications, and most notably for Brett Kavanaugh, who clearly demonstrated lack of integrity and emotional stability during his hearing; […]

Lewiston is not where I grew up, but is now where I lovingly call home. I feel grateful that our city has such a strong advocate in Rep. Kristen Cloutier (District 60). She is willing to sit down and have honest conversations about the problems we face as a community. Many issues we face will […]

I write this letter in support of Sara Gideon to represent all of the citizens of the state of Maine in the U.S. Senate this coming fall. I feel she has done an excellent job in the Maine Senate and we definitely need someone to represent the people of Maine better than we have been […]

People have been misled about the so-called tax break for the middle class that Sen. Collins has been bragging about. That little extra money in people’s paycheck is only temporary; it will soon go away, but the tax cut for the wealthy is permanent. The national debt has tripled under the great businessman, Donald Trump. […]

I have known Jim Handy for many, many years. For 20 of those years Jim and I were elected to the Lewiston School Committee to see to the educational well-being and opportunities for all Lewiston’s children. Jim’s love for public service and the well-being of children during those years continues now in Augusta with Jim’s […]

Bettyann Sheats, our second-term House District 64 representative, deserves to be reelected. As an educator, when casting my vote I examine a person’s stand on education. Bettyann has helped teachers and schools by increasing spending at the state level, bringing the state’s share of spending closer to 55%. She has also helped in restoring revenue […]

On June 1, 1950, freshman Republican Sen. Margaret Chase Smith clearly denounced the tactics that were to become known as McCarthyism. For the next four years she opposed Joseph McCarthy at great personal cost until McCarthy was censured by the Senate in a belated act of courage. On Feb. 4, Susan Collins did the opposite. […]