Having known David Chittim for many years, I was delighted to learn that he is running for Lewiston City Council. David’s professional training as an engineer, as well as his extensive municipal service in Lewiston and nearby communities, clearly qualify him as the perfect person to assist Lewiston’s continued physical and economic development. I must […]

As we decide on who to vote for in the upcoming elections, let us remember why Lewiston sued the Auburn Water District. Auburn, under Mayor Jason Levesque’s guidance, unilaterally proposed to change the zoning around Lake Auburn in a way that would have allowed construction of 1,200 housing units very close to the lake. The […]

Megan Parks, chairwoman of the Lewiston School Committee, continues the fight for the future of our youth. I encourage reelecting Megan for multitudinous reasons. Megan is my first contact for information on resources and guidance when I’m concerned for a member of our community. If she does not have an immediate answer, she finds one […]

I have known Paul Beauparlant for nearly 30 years. He is a 40-plus year veteran teacher and has sports officiating experience. His long tenure as an educator makes him a strong candidate for the Lewiston School Committee. He has seen changes in administration and technology, and weathered the COVID disruption. His strengths also are his […]

I am writing this letter to endorse Joshua James Pietrowicz to become the next mayor of Lewiston. Soon, I will become a new Lewiston resident. It would give me great peace of mind if Pietrowicz were mayor of this great city. I would be at peace knowing that the mayor of the city is someone […]

We see what is happening in Gaza. Any country that depends on another country’s goodwill (Avangrid, Spanish owner of Central Maine Power) for power is very vulnerable to losing it. Yes, we need to become independent of other countries for fuel to fill our energy needs, and we are working (slowly) toward that. “Politicians” will […]

Belinda Gerry is one of the most dedicated city councilors Auburn has ever had. She treats everyone with respect, really listening to them. They’re at ease with her. When issues come up for action, she votes her conscience, factoring in input from constituents and information she’s gathered, with no secret agenda, as some might have […]

On Wednesday evening, I was downtown attending the Lewiston Public Library’s trick-or-treat event when I saw two police cars hurdling down Lisbon Street at incredible speed. I had no idea our worst fears as a community were being realized, and how many of our neighbors would experience such deep grief and loss in the days […]

I was born in Lewiston. I don’t recognize my country anymore. Weapons of war in bowling alleys and parades and schools. Active shooter drills in third grade. We used to grieve as a nation, now it happens so frequently we don’t even blink. Nothing changes. I feel hopeless. I shed tears for my grandchildren who […]

Are we surprised? Open and concealed carrying of weapons is totally legal, there is no ban on assault weapons, nor “red flag” laws to enable authorities to intercept and disarm the mass murderer before he slaughters innocent people. When are Maine and New Hampshire going to wake up and pass workable gun control legislation that […]