Those who live in or drive through central Lewiston can no longer deny its spreading dystopian demise. Much of what we are experiencing has come directly from those who purport to be representing us in Augusta. While they have consistently voted as a bloc in favor of legislation that eases the way for increased crime, […]

I am writing to endorse Julie McCabe as she runs to represent Lewiston in the state House District 93. It takes a certain kind of leader and person to step up during difficult times in our community and raise their hand and want to serve in a greater capacity. Julie is one of those people. […]

Kristen Cloutier deserves reelection to Maine’s House of Representatives. Through her work with the governor’s office on the Maine Mass Violence Care Fund, she instituted the state’s commitment to support the long-term health, well-being, and resilience of Mainers whose lives have been shattered by mass gun violence. Kristen is recognized for her long-standing community commitments […]

Dave Granlund’s cartoon in the Sept. 25 Sun Journal suggests that while Israel is at war with Hamas, it inadvertently is shooting itself in the foot. Hamas’s attack on Israel last year is depicted as a mere snakebite. In fact, Hamas butchered and beheaded civilians, gang-raped men and women, slashed women’s breasts, placed babies in […]

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has shown himself to first, be a person of high morals and integrity, and second, show political courage to stand up for his principles, such as admitting he was mistaken to support the use of assault rifles. He still strongly supports the Second Amendment, but saw that the risk of carnage […]

I want to go on record as endorsing Bruce Bickford for state Senate from District 20 — Auburn, Durham, New Gloucester and Poland. Bruce’s prior service in the Legislature and his experience in business make him an ideal candidate for the position. As the mother of the current state senator from District 20, I believe […]

October 2023 was a dark month in Lewiston. I know it all too well and have vivid memories of lockdown. I was terrified. But gun violence did not begin on Oct. 25. Every lockdown drill at school and conversation among peers about what we would do if tragedy strikes — these are all daily reminders […]

My great-grandmother, Florence Brooks Whitehouse, fought for women’s voting rights over 100 years ago. In 1917 she appeared before the Maine Legislature’s Judiciary Committee to demand an amendment to our Constitution enfranchising women. She told them: “I have no quarrel with you/But I stand for the clear right/To hold my life my own/The clean, clear […]

I write in support of Mike Lajoie, candidate for Maine House District 96. Mike has had a long career of active public service. He was a firefighter in Lewiston for many years, headed the city’s fire department, served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives and later a stint on the Lewiston City Council, […]