Rep. Kristen Cloutier’s extensive record of public service in Lewiston demonstrates that she’s committed to learning everything she can about the important issues impacting the lives of Lewiston residents. From economic security to schools, workforce development, and housing, Kristen is working collaboratively to achieve results. Without a doubt, Kristen listens to her constituents, including often […]

According to the Sept. 16 Wall Street Journal, Portland, Maine, is one of four hot real estate markets in the country. Auburn is 36 miles away. Why Mayor Jason Levesque refuses to capitalize on the proximity to Portland rather than dragging Auburn’s image down with labels like “blue collar utopia” defies economic sense. Auburn is […]

One of my primary concerns in the coming election is how to affect a change in the cost of electricity in Maine. As retired consumers living in a rural area, my husband and I have been negatively affected by a very large increase in our electric bill. The introduction of solar farms has been somewhat […]

I call attention to retired and working educators in MainePERS. In 2011 Gov. Paul LePage and state Treasurer Bruce Poliquin led the charge to lower pensions received by retired people in MainePERS. LePage, Poliquin and Republicans cut, capped and froze the earned benefits. This resulted in capping the cost-of-living-adjustment at 3% (9.1% this year). COLA […]

I’m wondering how a veteran with a distinguished record, one Reality Winner (yes, that is a real person) got five years in jail, for one file removal from a secure place. Could it be the law pertains only to people not named Donald Trump? So far it has, for over 70 years and counting. The […]

In our political climate today, where the only choice seems to be sharp-edged, angry, bellowing candidates, I am pleased to say that in the race for Maine House District 76 we now have a solution — Tamara Hoke. Tamara is a soft-spoken, unassuming, humble individual, yet balanced by her intelligence, commitment and desire to make […]

I’m writing in support of Bettyann Sheats’ candidacy in the state Senate District 20 election. The towns of Auburn, Durham, Minot and New Gloucester would be very well served with her as a senatorial legislator. Bettyann’s experience is perfect for this leadership role: as a West Point graduate, her years of service in the U.S. […]

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is full of malarkey when he says that former President Trump’s theft of secret classified documents was a “storage” issue. Those files never belonged to Trump, and he had no right to remove them. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was acting in a perfectly legal manner. What was in the empty […]

When I entered Lewiston High School, Peggy Rotundo took a seat on the Lewiston School Committee. When I headed north to college, she went north to the Maine State Senate. The year I started grad school, she became a state representative. These trajectories are not coincidental. As a woman born and raised in Lewiston now […]

Ed Rabasco is a lifelong resident of the Lewiston, Auburn and Poland area. He has practiced law for 35 years, representing Maine residents from all walks of life and socioeconomic backgrounds in Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties. Ed has served as moderator for Poland town meetings for 15 years and is a member of the […]