Bonny Bishop is running for state representative for District 77, which includes Canton, Peru, Dixfield, Mexico, Hartford and part of Livermore. Bonny has always been a “people” and “animal” person. Being a former Girl Scout herself, she went on to assist the Girl Scouts. She became a Big Sister and a literacy volunteer. Volunteering for […]

More than ever, state legislators adopt policies affecting our everyday lives. Lewiston residents need someone in Augusta who listens to constituents, knows how to get things done, and can negotiate to deliver balanced budgets along with services to meet their needs now and for a brighter future. Peggy Rotundo is that stable, commonsense leader with […]

Margaret Craven is clearly the best choice for state representative. Throughout her time as an elected official, she has tirelessly worked with and for all facets of our community. She understands that the job as a representative is to help her constituents, and she works with everyone — regardless of which side of the aisle […]

As we face the election, let’s be clear: Inflation is not being caused by Joe Biden and Democrats.  Not when gas companies are reaping sky-high profits while gouging drivers at gas pumps. Not when inflation is resounding throughout the world. Not when Russia threatens total destruction and disrupts Ukrainian supply lines. Not when the two-year-plus […]

Lewiston Senate candidate Peggy Rotundo is an experienced and proven leader with a track record of delivering for all Mainers. She supports quality public education, accessible health care and affordable prescription medications, and safe housing.   I’ve known Peggy for around 14 years through her service in the Legislature and her work in our community. […]

Bonny Bishop is the best choice for state representative for House District 77, which includes Hartford, Canton, Peru, Mexico, Dixfield and part of Livermore. Bonny is a people person, and she is focused on helping improve the lives of all the residents of District 77. She would listen to the concerns of her constituents and […]

“If you’re afraid to offend, you can’t be honest.” — Thomas Paine People who look around Lewiston will see the validity of this statement. Flunking public schools that have been sporadically closed over the past two years. Rising crime. Homelessness caused partly by out-of-staters. A retail district with little retail but plenty of nonprofit agencies. […]

My first awareness of Bettyann Sheats’ caring nature occurred through an older woman in my neighborhood who had a Bettyann sign on her lawn. When I asked her how she knew Bettyann she said she had stopped by to speak with her the other day. When Bettyann asked her what she needed, the woman told […]

Eric Brakey ran for Congress and lost. He ran for secretary of state and lost. He ran for U.S. Senate and lost in 2018, and moved to Texas. When he was in the Maine Senate he voted against the hourly wage raise for Maine workers bill. He voted against funding for school programs, funding for […]

With inflation out of control and no real sign of relief at the gas pump, we must ask ourselves how predictions of record-breaking costs to heat our homes this winter and rising food costs will effect us all. There is only one candidate for State House representative in District 88 talking about the economy and […]