I support Mark Cayer for mayor of Lewiston. As a person who is involved in many community-based efforts in Lewiston, I speak to my experience that Mark consistently shows up to listen and learn from diverse perspectives. This learning includes striving to thoughtfully and respectfully incorporate these diverse perspectives into his language and decision-making, which […]

Mainers have no doubt that the climate is changing — the Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the global ocean, already causing a negative impact on our environment and economy as the world’s top scientists are sounding the alarm. At the same time, Mainers are implementing climate solutions that benefit our communities; […]

As a former member of the Lewiston City Council, I know that effective municipal governing is about bringing people together in order to tackle the many challenges a city faces. I am voting for Mark Cayer for mayor because that is what he is about — finding real and lasting solutions. He is a workhorse, […]

I am endorsing Mark Cayer as the next mayor of Lewiston. I have followed him for several years in his many capacities in service to the city. I served on the Planning Board from 2001 to 2005. During that time, we had joint meetings with the city council, on which Mr. Cayer served at the […]

I have had the pleasure of knowing Lee Clement for the past 10 years. And while I am not a resident of Lewiston, I was glad to hear that Lee is running for Lewiston City Council. In our many conversations over the past decade, I have found Lee to be very knowledgeable about current issues […]

In 1972, I began a teaching career in Lewiston, and in 1973 was a part of the move to “The New High School.” People still refer to Lewiston High School as the “new high school,” but it’s not new anymore. Lewiston should take great pride in this very well maintained facility and its other new […]

I write in enthusiastic support of Holly Lasagna for a second term as city councilor from Auburn’s Ward 1. Lasagna’s commitments to her ward and Auburn run deep, as evidenced by her thoughtful deliberation in council meetings. She has also helped bring the new EL High School into reality by serving on its planning committee, […]

The issue of the impeachment of President Trump could alter people’s views of the constitutional balance of powers and how the rules are followed to keep that balance in place. Hopefully, Americans will recognize the seriousness of this and see it for what it is — and isn’t. There have been only two impeachments in more […]

When casting your ballot for Lewiston mayor this year, I hope others will join me in voting for Mark Cayer. I had the good fortune to sit next to Mark while serving on the city council. I think one of his best attributes is his ability to listen, no matter what side of an issue […]

I am delighted that Holly Lasagna has decided to run for reelection to the Auburn City Council, Ward 1. During her two years on the council, Holly has demonstrated that she believes in fair and open processes in city government, in respectful dialogue with members of the public, and in calm and thorough discussion of […]