The Auburn City Council needs a new approach — one led by a mayor who values our irreplaceable community assets. Precious Lake Auburn — a source of fresh, clean water for generations — is now threatened by development of 1,100 housing units. Our still-vibrant neighborhoods have undergone major zoning changes leading to unsolved traffic and […]

I’ve served as an associate member of the Auburn Planning Board for almost a year, in which time it’s reiterated how important and thoughtful the work is. It’s a place where we’re building a stronger future for my young son and his generation. This wouldn’t have happened without Mayor Jason Levesque first talking to me […]

I can remember when the town of Lisbon had at least three or four doctors and it would cost $9 a visit in town, and they made house calls, too. We even had a midwife on Vining Street. I was born there, as were a lot of us. The population was nearly 5,000. Now, we […]

I support Susan Longchamps for Ward 2 Lewiston city councilor. Susan is a successful business and property owner in Lewiston. She understands how to hold someone accountable while supporting them. For example, people can check out the annual block party on Pine St. that Susan started and continues to organize. They will see Susan picking […]

Carl Sheline is running for a second term as the mayor of Lewiston, and I think he really deserves to be elected. I have seen him at many local events, in the State House, at chamber breakfasts, up and down Lisbon Street, maybe everywhere except the summit of Thorncrag. He is deeply involved in the […]

I recently spoke with Mayor Jason Levesque about his proposal that was passed by the Auburn City Council last year to waive all permit fees for veterans and 50% for veteran-owned businesses. As a veteran, this savings means a lot. It speaks to the character of Mayor Levesque, a fellow veteran who sees those who […]

Hurray for U.S. Rep. Jared Golden. Sharing his ideas on how students can expand their education beyond high school in an Aug. 19 Sun Journal article was very positive — in no way was this “divisive and nasty” as quoted by political science professor Amy Fried. We applaud Jared’s insight into the fact that a […]

It seems that the season of lies and smears, otherwise known as an election year, is in full swing as shown by the aggressive sign strategy the Jeff Harmon for Mayor campaign is waging. I see one glaring commonality this year, if you have a Protect Lake Auburn sign, you have a Harmon for Mayor […]

I began attending Auburn City Council meetings this summer after becoming concerned with the future of Lake Auburn and the loss of curbside recycling. I wanted to see firsthand how Auburn has become entrenched in these controversial matters. What I witnessed was certainly not democracy in action. My distaste for what I witnessed through the […]

Jeff Harmon would restore citizen collaboration at the Auburn City Council, Planning Board and Water District if elected our mayor. Jeff is a 25-year veteran of law enforcement, starting in Auburn. With 15 years of experience delivering software solutions to state and local government, he brings a wide perspective to leadership. He is visiting people […]