Caring for the community one represents is one of the most important qualities a council candidate can have. Amy Sanchez cares deeply for her neighborhood and Lewiston as a whole. At the beginning of the pandemic, she made 2,000-plus masks to donate to the community, helping safeguard her neighbors. Soon after leaving St. Martin De […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
Bob Mennealy: LePage ‘a disaster for the state’
Is an individual’s right not to get vaccinated mitigated by the danger such behavior can cause others? In such an instance living free can cause others to die, as over 90% of ICU patients are unvaccinated. Now onto my high school classmate, Paul Lepage, as his last name was then spelled. Paul LePage was a […]
Mark Lee: Sheline would ‘build a brighter future’ for Lewiston
Carl Sheline is the right person to lead Lewiston as our next mayor. He has proven experience as a hardworking and honest business owner, demonstrated leadership and commitment through his voluntary service to many local area boards and organizations, and supported growth in Lewiston by investing and contributing to our community’s business and nonprofits. We […]
Jules Patry: Sheline ‘a great ambassador for Lewiston’
It is my pleasure to endorse Carl Sheline for mayor. I have known Carl for approximately five years, and have worked with him on numerous downtown initiatives. In the time that I have known him, he has proven to be a great ambassador for Lewiston and is committed to bringing positive change to our city. […]
Chelsea Washburn: Corridor project dangerous, unfair, misleading
“It’s not just unfair, it’s dangerous.” This is coming from an advertisement that has been pushed tirelessly on our TVs as of late. It’s no surprise that Avangrid, the international corporation that owns CMP, is spending millions of dollars on misleading commercials. They’ve been misleading Mainers since Day One, and I’m sure with the amount […]
Jeremiah Bartlett: Vote Staples for Auburn City Council
I am pleased and excited to endorse Dana Staples in his run for the at-large council position in Auburn. I have worked with Dana for several years now, first as a member of the Complete Streets Committee, then this year, the Comprehensive Plan Update Group. Dana has chaired this group, tackling serious and important discussions […]
Rep. Margaret Craven: Lewiston School Committee needs Eames
We are constantly looking for skilled, responsible people to run for public office. I am writing in support of Elizabeth Eames, from Ward 3 in Lewiston, who has qualified to run for the School Committee. She took out her papers, did her due diligence, and I think she deserves support. Elizabeth was an associate professor […]
Deanne Danforth: Republicans blocking ‘Building Back Better’
Republicans claim they’re the party of liberty, economic prosperity, values and the American dream. The Republican platform in 1854 was to end slavery. Now they’ve become the party of white supremacists, violence, racism and former President Trump. Republicans support former President Reagan’s trickle-down theory of tax breaks for corporations and wealthy people. Not much trickles […]
John Grenier: Sheline ‘a great choice’ for Lewiston mayor
Carl Sheline is a great choice for mayor of Lewiston. I’ve been impressed with Carl’s commitment to the Lewiston community ever since I met him nearly 10 years ago, when we moved Rainbow Bike to downtown Lewiston. He has always been a positive influence in our town. Carl will help us move forward with his […]
Rachel Desgrosseilliers: Sheline a positive direction for Lewiston
When I saw Carl Sheline was running for mayor, I was grateful. I had been praying for a strong candidate. I have had the opportunity to interact with Carl in many ways. His choosing to live, work and enjoy Lewiston as he got to know us for who we really are was a major commitment. […]