It is with great pleasure and pride that I support Kristen Cloutier for election to the Maine House of Representatives, District 94.    I am privileged to know Kristen as a long-time colleague, dedicated public servant, fellow working mom, and proud Lewiston resident. In all aspects of her life, Kristen leads with authenticity, care, and […]

I am pleased that Margaret Craven is again willing to represent Lewiston’s District 93 in the Maine State Legislature. Margaret’s tireless energy, broad experience and wholehearted dedication would continue to provide a forceful voice for the people of Lewiston. Margaret’s commitment to service comes from a deep sense of caring. She has sponsored or supported […]

I hope people vote for William Coffin for Androscoggin County commissioner, District 3 (Durham, Greene, part of Lewiston). A Lewiston High School and University of Southern Maine graduate (BS, Vocational Technology, Magna Cum Laude), Bill has long been active in local civic organizations. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Pine Tree Council […]

Some have lived long enough to realize almost everything changes. This is especially true regarding human endeavor. Unlike math or physics, society and institutions evolve. Labels and concepts get redefined. Does anyone agree on what conservative, liberal, libertarian or progressive mean? Textbook communism means collective ownership with shared effort and reward, yet so-called communist regimes […]

We are fortunate in Maine to have someone of Bettyann Sheats’ caliber running to serve in the state Senate. I have known Bettyann for more than a decade, and I admire her work ethic, her “can do” attitude and her optimism. She’s not driven by an “agenda” or a particular ideology, but rather by the […]

Thanks to all the parents, teachers and staff who make our schools centers of learning and love and the true center of our community. Those who cynically sow division will not succeed in their efforts to tear our schools and communities apart with lies and fear. Mainers aren’t going to fall for the misinformation they […]

As a resident living along Pownal Road in Auburn, I feel compelled to comment regarding the complete lack of bicycle safety, as well as the disregard of course monitoring during Sept. 25’s 100-mile Dempsey Challenge bicycle event.   Pownal Road is not a closed course, but that didn’t stop packs of 25-plus bikers from using […]

I write to endorse very strongly Gov. Janet Mills for re-election. I have been part of the Western Maine Addiction and Recovery Initiative since it began as the Opioid Task Force some years ago, a community alliance which works in many ways to help those suffering from substance use disorder, and to decrease the stigma […]

I met Rep. Margaret Craven years ago. We both worked at Steckino’s (sweet memories.) Margaret is a strong, sincere and compassionate woman and a people person still to this day who takes to heart the concerns of our community. She comes from a family of 11 children. She has strong family values that she taught […]

I have known Jared Golden since when he started at Bates College after he returned home from his service in the Marines. He was a strong student dedicated to being successful with his studies. He was very mature, always polite and respectful of others. From the moment I met him, I could tell that he […]