I am writing to endorse Carl Sheline for a second term as Lewiston’s mayor. As an artist and downtown Lewiston business owner, I have deeply appreciated his support for small businesses and the arts. He is a mayor who shows up and genuinely cares about the city and its people. He remains professional and direct, […]
2023
Donna Hammond: Harmon would ‘bring a sense of unity’ back to Auburn
I have been very disappointed in the direction Auburn’s administration and leadership has been taking in the last few years. It feels that the benefit of a minority far outweighs the good of the majority. The candidacy of Jeff Harmon offers me some hope for the future. With him as mayor and hopefully a complete […]
Gary and Joli Boulet: Hoping for restored peace in Lewiston neighborhood
As lifelong residents of Lewiston, my husband and I have always felt valued and heard in our community. We and our neighbors have been arguably combating what has become an insurmountable obstacle in our grouping. Three dogs barking literally 24/7 and alone at all times. Three years and counting. Repeated calls to police, animal control […]
Amanda Labonte: Reelect Beauparlant to Lewiston School Committee
I am writing to endorse Paul Beauparlant for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee (Ward 7). I have had the privilege of knowing Paul for 26 years, and I can confidently say that he possesses the necessary qualities and skills to excel in this position. Without a doubt Paul is the most qualified candidate to […]
Community Plate brings people together over shared food, stories, recipes
The next supper is Oct. 18 at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville, in conjunction with GrowSmart Maine’s annual summit.
Ultimate frisbee tournament set for Oct. 21, 22 in South Portland
The 2023 Maine Lobster Pot, an ultimate frisbee tournament, is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22, at Wainwright Sports Complex, 125 Gary L Maietta Way in South Portland. The event, put on each year by Maine Ultimate, is set to draw college teams from Maine to Pennsylvania. Organizers expect about 2,000 athletes […]
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen: New England is leading the way on insulin — but there’s more Congress can do to lower costs for all Americans
Far too many Americans are forced to ration life-saving medicine — like the 8.4 million that rely on insulin. In the wealthiest nation on Earth, this shouldn’t be our reality.
Junior hockey: Nick Romeo and Laurent Trepanier shine in Nordiques win over Maryland
Romeo tallies two goals and an assist and Trepanier sets up three goals in Maine’s win over Maryland.
Football roundup: Oxford Hills overwhelms Windham; Dirigo wins big
Hunter Tardiff and Jake Carson score twice, and the Vikings defense grounds the Eagles; Hudson Lufkin accounts for four scores in Cougars victory over Boothbay; also, scores from around the state.