We read and hear a lot these days about rights, most recently in a discussion among Maine School Administrative District 52 board members (“Turner-based school board revises wording on parental rights on student education,” Sept. 26) What’s decidedly missing in these discussions is equal attention to responsibilities. Yes, parents have the right to be partners […]

It is my pleasure to recommend Paul Beauparlant for reelection to Lewiston School Committee in Ward 7. As a fellow educator that was once a student teacher under Mr. Beauparlant, I would like to assure the residents of Lewiston that their students could not be in better hands than with Paul defending their interests. Paul […]

Developer Jessica Klimek, an Auburn native, said in a recent Bangor Daily News story that mayoral challenger, Jeff Harmon, is putting the better interests of the community aside and is among a group of older residents who “just don’t want change.” If one changes the word “older” to “gay, Black, or Catholic residents,” one can […]

Carl Sheline has served the city of Lewiston as mayor with energy, dedication, compassion and skill. He has been attentive to and supportive of the efforts of Lewiston residents, especially those in the downtown, to improve our community’s quality of life for everyone. Carl has been proactive in responding to the concerns of small businesses. […]

Tough times demand tough leaders. Anyone who crosses the bridge from Auburn into Lewiston and travels up our once-grand Main Street corridor knows that we are heading deeper into tougher times with each passing day. What shocks visitors brings tears to the eyes of longtime residents. While acknowledging and celebrating the positive is important, mayoral […]

I am honored to write this letter urging Lewiston’s Ward 7 voters to cast their ballot for Paul R. Beauparlant for the Lewiston School Committee. Paul has spent his career on the frontlines of education. His success is centered on his commitment to the students and families as an educator. He carries with him that […]

It is my pleasure to write this endorsement of Paul Beauparlant for Lewiston School Committee in Ward 7. I worked with Paul at Edward Little High School for 43 years and found him to be one of the most honest, honorable men I know. He is well loved by both students and staff for his […]

At a recent town hall meeting in Mexico about the prevalence and impacts of drug abuse in her community, Sen. Lisa Keim suggested that, instead of focusing spending on harm reduction programs like clean needle exchanges, there should be more money put toward recovery and law enforcement. Sen. Keim is falling prey to a false […]

Recently the Bangor Daily News ran an article on the mayoral race in Auburn, describing Jason Levesque’s “hard-charging, pro-development” agenda and his belief that his “skill set” is better suited for the Blaine House. Logic doesn’t appear to be part of that skill set. “The more people you have, the more problems you can fix,” […]

I am writing in support of Megan Parks in her run for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee. Megan has provided steady support and guidance on the committee, including stepping up as chair when she was needed. Megan has always stepped up to the plate, been a voice of reason, and most importantly an advocate […]