I’m writing to express my support of Carl Sheline as mayor of Lewiston. As a Lewiston business owner, I have seen firsthand the positive impact Carl has had on our city. He truly values Lewiston’s residents, business owners, and city employees. I believe that Carl is working to make Lewiston a better place. Whitney Pelletier, […]

I don’t get it. Why are there so many people in jails all across America, and we say “because they broke a law.” Well, shouldn’t we let all of them walk out of jail freely now to honor equality and fairness? Why? Because every migrant who enters America illegally has broken the law, too. And, […]

There’s nothing I can say that hasn’t been said, but the message can’t be said enough. Gaza’s people are under the imminent threat of genocide at the hands of the extremist Israeli government, backed by the full weight of the U.S. government. Still, it’s amazing to see the blatant hypocrisy. Benjamin Netanyahu can say Israel […]

After reading your newspaper’s Feb. 22 article, “Union votes ‘no confidence’ in Mayor Sheline,” the first question I asked myself, “Haven’t we had enough negative news in Lewiston to last a lifetime?” The next question was how the union president ever got elected with so little knowledge of collective bargaining and how a town or […]

The headline on a letter from Glenn Chateauvert, published Feb. 20, says Joe Biden deserves as much scrutiny as Donald Trump. Fair enough. Did Biden slam Russian President Vladimir Putin for ordering what amounted to the execution of dissident Alexei Navalny? Yes. Did Trump even utter the genocidal strongman’s name when asked about the assassination? […]

I’m responding to the article published Feb. 19, “GOP elevates anti-trans rhetoric; Candidates using messaging as a rallying call to Christian conservatives.” Today, “Christian” is often used to promote hate and division. If you’re not straight, white, protestant and conservative, you’re the enemy. “Christ” is love. “Love thy neighbor,” not love those you approve of. […]

It should have been a fistfight. Men can get angry and aggressive and have been known to use their fists against a “rival.” There is nothing unusual about that. Whatever the argument was that started the conflict at the Kansas City Chiefs celebration should have resulted in, at worst, a black eye or bloody nose. […]

While its nice to say “some will win, some will lose” in regard to Lewiston’s revaluation, it does a great injustice to the residents of our community. Truth is, “some will win” refers to utilities and to a lesser extent commercial and industrial, while “some will lose” refers to the vast majority of the residents […]

With two decades of service as a volunteer firefighter and rescue squad member, I recently experienced the urgency of addressing community safety during a ridealong with the Wilton Police Department. During the ridealong, the officers responded to an incident in Weld, which emphasized to me the need for collective community action. That action comes in […]

I am grateful that Bettyann Sheats is running for Maine state Senate. Having served two terms in the House, she understands that running for office is vital to keep our democracy functioning for the benefit of us all. Bettyann has been my neighbor for the last two years, warmly welcoming me to this community. I’ve […]