It is time this country’s citizenry took a stand for honest, vibrant governance. Maturity and experience are important, but not when neutralized by one who is clearly physically and mentally impaired, or by the other one who still believes he won the 2020 election, was found liable for sexual abuse, and most recently 34 counts […]

Auburn School Committee candidate Tony La Judice is a man of integrity and common sense. His 20 years in the Air Force, his time as a small business owner and his roles as father and grandfather give Tony a lifetime of experience that will be a great asset to the Auburn School Committee. Tony will […]

I am writing to support Rep. Kristen Cloutier’s reelection to the Maine House of Representatives. She has worked tirelessly in her past terms for such issues as providing a grant program to family caregivers, supporting increasing the health care workforce, and expanding affordable housing. She has a very good attendance record, where she has worked […]

I am pleased that Dan Campbell is running to represent Auburn and Minot in House District 90. Dan is the better choice to represent both communities. Dan’s compassion for helping people, especially the homeless and vulnerable, is demonstrated every day. For example, he helped a man trapped by others exploiting him. Dan came to the […]

Those who visited their local polling place to vote in the recent primary may have seen activists seeking signatures for a petition issue that has been defeated several times in the Legislature. The voter ID petition is being pushed by Rep. Laurel Libby through her political action committee. She wants to require people to present […]

Lewiston city officials need to learn to live within their means. Until something is done to expand the tax base by attracting business and working people to this deteriorating city, the school and municipal budgets simply need to be less. It is unfair to expect the current residents to finance a tax increase approaching 10% […]

I ask fellow Lewiston community members to consider voting “yes” on the school budget Tuesday, July 9. If they have been voting no on the budget, I understand the impulse to cut costs — I do it all the time as a mom navigating the impossible cost of living. The cheapest pound of butter at […]

I’m wondering if Cal Thomas is senile. Last week he preached economic disaster, as the U.S.A. makes the fastest recovery in the free world. In the Sunday paper he says the left is plotting to challenge Trump’s policies, if he wins. Ridiculous; no proof. Does Thomas really believe, as Donald Trump promises retribution, the Jan. […]

I would like to tell people about Joan Beal, who is running for representative of Maine House District 81. I have known Joan for 15 years, as we are both members of the First Universalist Church Norway, where we have worked together on several committees. Joan has been involved in a number of community service […]

I am a multilingual teacher going into my seventh year serving the students of Lewiston public schools. I am a homeowner in Lewiston, and a new mother who has chosen to raise my family in this great city. Editor, I am frustrated. It seems that my fellow residents don’t care enough about the quality of […]