The story and life experienced by Jeromy Bean-Thurlow (“Breaking the silence: A voice from the Deaf and hard of hearing community,” Sept. 22) touched a deep part of my soul. It made me realize how I have taken my voice for granted. But even more, his explanation served to broaden my knowledge of life for […]

I am writing to heartily endorse our representative, Kristen Cloutier, for reelection to the Maine House of Representatives for Lewiston’s District 94. Kristen has devoted her life’s work to serving Lewiston’s children and families — our businesses, schools and communities. I’ve seen Kristen — time and time again — rise early and work late into […]

One of the many gifts my parents have given me is my love of gardening. Growing up, we always had a vegetable garden in our suburban backyard. Some of my best childhood memories are playing outside, helping to tend the plants and picking tasty treats. I also understand now in my adulthood that growing our […]

I’m writing to encourage voters to reelect Rep. Mike Lajoie for House District 96. Mike has a long career of public service as Lewiston’s fire chief, as president of the City Council and as our House District 96 representative. Mike has also worked with community organizations, serving as president of the board of directors at […]

As a family member of a 20-year veteran of Maine’s health care workforce, I hope my neighbors join me in voting for Kristen Cloutier for House District 94 in November. Rep. Cloutier has worked tirelessly to expand the health care workforce in Maine. Last year she sponsored a bill that established a commission that will […]

Dan Campbell is the candidate I support for House District 90 state representative. I have known Dan for 30 years and have seen him work tirelessly for student athletes, as well as those with substance abuse and other life issues. He has earned all of the accolades and awards he has received. I wasn’t surprised […]

Lee Clement is running for the Legislature from House District 96. Lewiston needs this thoughtful, intelligent, successful, wise, honest, transparent, cooperative and kind man to help make Augusta do the right thing for Lewiston. His career as a public safety professional is perfect preparation for understanding and solving this city’s and state’s problems at a […]

I know from experience, having served in the state Senate for 10 years, that serving as a state representative requires an enormous commitment of time and energy, doing the legislative work required at the State House and listening to the needs and concerns of the people one represents back home. I know Stefanie Mahr Damien […]

State Sen. Peggy Rotundo is running for reelection for District 21 in Lewiston. She is a caring person with integrity and honesty and is well known throughout Lewiston and Maine. She can bring people together to solve problems and move forward. I met Peggy when she served on the Lewiston School Board. I have talked […]

I will be voting to reelect U.S. Rep. Jared Golden. I don’t always agree with him, but the issues on which we do agree — protection of Social Security and Medicare, and a woman’s right to control her own body, to name just two — far outweigh the issues on which we disagree. I know […]