Reelecting Rep. Kristen Cloutier to the Maine House would benefit not only Lewiston, but all of Maine. I admire Kristen for many reasons, but mostly for her work in addressing Maine’s housing crisis. From making housing more affordable to creating resources for the unhoused community, she has worked diligently to ensure we are doing our […]

I have worked with Bruce Bryant for several years and have happily committed to helping to elect him to state Senate District 19. We need his knowledge about Western Maine as well as his extensive experience serving our state. Here’s his political record: • Three terms in the Maine House of Representatives; • Four terms […]

I write in reference to the notice recently announced by Norway-Paris Solid Waste of new rules going into effect on Sept. 1. Strict enforcement of a new “clear bag rule” — really? I have watched, more times than one can count, people dumping material not allowed. I have asked attendants why those individuals are not […]

As leadership of Trinity Episcopal Church in Lewiston, we were hoping to be enlightened by the “history lesson” presented by Steve Collins Aug. 11 (“100 years ago, KKK stunned Lewiston with gunpowder and a huge, flaming cross“). Clearly Mr. Collins has done some deep diving into the paper’s archives, dusting off pages past. Yet did we […]

Here are 20 reasons to vote against someone for elected office. · Convicted felon; · Found liable for sexual assault, harassment, business fraud; · Indicted for dozens of alleged felonies; · Attempted overthrow of U.S. government (normally called treason); · Attempted theft of classified documents (normally called espionage); · Offered to destroy environmental laws for […]

I am writing in support of Bruce Bryant for the State Senate in District 19. We need a representative who has the experience to create legislation that supports our part of Western Maine, not just echoing party leaders. Bruce has been there. He knows how to get good ideas moved through the legislative process and […]

Back in June, Lou Giard (who I do not know) wrote a nice letter to the editor suggesting that “we vote this November for the person we feel really cares for all people.” It was about working together to make things better. I could not agree more. Mr. Giard’s letter was followed by three other […]

I am supporting Bruce Bryant as a candidate for Senate District 18. Bruce previously served in the Senate and, in 2008, supported the Land for Maine’s Future funds to purchase land. Through his support and the generous voter approval of LMF funds, the town of Woodstock purchased 700 acres known as Buck’s Ledge Community Forest. […]

Are you tired of the nonsense flowing out of our state capital? Wonder if your values and wishes are represented in Augusta? Are we headed in the wrong direction? If so, we must elect Lee Clement, a two-term Lewiston city councilor and council president who has the best interests of Lewiston at heart. His slogan, […]

I am disgusted at the way the media is hounding Sen. Susan Collins about who she’s voting for. I may disagree with her opinion of Donald Trump and I will give that his salesman personality may be hard to take at times. Our votes are supposed to be secret and nobody’s business. We can choose […]