Lewiston voters have an excellent opportunity to vote for Margaret Craven, longtime Lewiston legislator, who is running for reelection to House District 59. Margaret has had a stellar career as a Democrat in Lewiston politics. Lewiston voters first sent her to Augusta in 2002. They returned her five more times, a total of four terms […]

Tina Riley has been a godsend as our local representative (District 74). She is not a career politician, nor will she ever be. She works tirelessly for her people, yet always has a smile and time to chat when you see her. I have contacted her on a couple of hot topics, and she has […]

My name is Dash Padham, and I own and manage a number of apartment buildings in the Bates College area. We were fortunate to be represented by Jared Golden, and fortunate again to have Kristen Cloutier fill his seat (House District 60). She has worked tirelessly for the residents of Lewiston and deserves our support […]

A recent writer questioned whether Bettyann Sheats supported veterans. Her support is very clear and demonstrated by action rather than talk. Bettyann has worked to expand access to Veterans Administration health care for retired and moderate income veterans. She has worked individually helping veterans qualify for assistance. She is an active member of the Maine […]

Jess Fay is running for re-election to our state Legislature (District 66), and I’d like to say why she’s my candidate. I have known Jess since she had the florist shop on Route 302 in Raymond. More recently she’s become my “garden neighbor” at the Raymond Community Garden. I get to chat with her a […]

It is indeed  mystifying to me that after Trump lies, and more than 200,000 died, that a supporter of a local legislative candidate (Laurel Libby) calls for less governmental interference. Hasn’t that supporter  heard of individual sacrifice for the greater good, such as was done in World War II and is needed now? That’s why […]