While it’s not unusual for politicians to “talk the talk,” rarer is it for an office-holder to “walk the walk.” Fortunately for residents of state House District 94, though, Rep. Kristen Cloutier is one who reliably is good for her word and willing to take action, whether said action involves stepping into the breach to […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
David Chittim: Rotundo offers experienced, thoughtful, rational representation
I have known Peggy Rotundo as a legislator in both the Maine House and Senate and as a friend and colleague for many years. She is, above all, an avid and attentive listener to those with differing perspectives, and she remains impervious to the divisive partisanship plaguing today’s politics. Her advocacy for veterans, children and […]
Phil Nadeau: Rotundo offers work ethic, collaboration to Senate
I was privileged to know and work with Peggy Rotundo. Peggy is not only one of Lewiston’s most historically important elected officials, but she is also one of the most honest and genuine human beings I know. These qualities enabled her to represent this city in state legislative leadership capacities that rival many in Maine’s […]
Jason Trask: Education, environment, jobs among Sipe’s concerns
Daniel Sipe is running to represent Maine House District 81 (Albany, Greenwood, Norway, Stoneham, Stow, Sweden and Waterford). Daniel was born and raised in Aroostook County, so he knows and cares about the things that matter to Mainers — things like creating good jobs, so the young people whom we educate with our tax dollars […]
Paul Pelletier: McLean would be asset as 3-county DA
It is a great honor to write this letter on behalf of my lifelong friend, Neil McLean Jr., in his quest to become the next district attorney for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Neil is one of the most ethical, hardworking people I’ve ever known. He strives for excellence in obtaining goals and refuses to […]
Andrea Quaid: Rep. Cloutier deserves to return to Augusta
I write to express my support for Kristen Cloutier, who is running to represent District 94, formerly District 60, once again in the Legislature. Kristen has a seat on the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, and the importance of that cannot be minimized. Rare are those assignments, and in serving on this committee Kristen is […]
Mary Ann Norcross: No ‘land grab scheme’ until now
In 2005 I was the listing agent for the real estate located at 115 North Auburn Road. I had listed the property with Thomas Gould, who had received the property from the two sisters whom he had helped through the years. The property consisted of the farmhouse with acres on one side of North Auburn […]
Klara Tammany: Rep. Cloutier ‘a tireless advocate for Lewiston’
Kristen Cloutier has been a tireless advocate for Lewiston. Her commitment to public service, and the people she represents, has been demonstrated locally as City Council representative (Ward 5), president and mayor, and at the state level as the representative from House District 60 (with redistricting, now 94). In her first term, Kristen sponsored a […]