It’s déjà vu all over again with development close to the lake. In March 2022, the Auburn City Council voted to take 120 acres out of Agricultural and Resource Protection zoning to General Business zoning and move the watershed boundary line closer to the lake. A successful citizen petition drive to repeal the rezoning was […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
Jaye Rich: Sheline is committed to Lewiston’s schools
The Lewiston Education Association is excited to announce the endorsement of Mayor Carl Sheline. Mayor Sheline’s unwavering commitment to the students, educators, administrators and staff of Lewiston public schools has been especially apparent during the recent challenging budget cycle. Mayor Sheline’s active presence within our school buildings has not gone unnoticed. Whether reading to students, […]
Tim Gallant: Connor would prioritize teamwork as Lewiston mayor
I support Jon Connor for Lewiston mayor because, as servicemen protecting our great nation and its citizens, we all learned — from sharing living quarters to combat — that the only way to succeed and be the best we could be was through teamwork. No matter what we choose to do in civilian life, teamwork […]
In rebuttal: Rudolph Ziehm: Questioning Golden’s honesty, integrity takes much gall
I write in rebuttal to the letter published Nov. 28 from Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess, state Senate candidate Joseph Martin, and former state Rep. Dick Pickett, titled “Politicians like Golden must walk the walk.” They wrote about Rep. Jared Golden’s honesty, integrity and being “woke.” They have more gall than a herd of elephants. Jared is […]
Robert Macdonald: Lewiston needs a new mayor
Recently I drove through downtown Gardiner. It reminded me of Lewiston’s upper Lisbon Street 47 years ago. Clean, vibrant retail stores and restaurants. Quite a contrast to today’s upper Lisbon Street. With the closing of a Lewiston icon, J. Dostie Jewelers, a new vibrancy of homeless, alcoholics and drug addicts will flock to Lewiston’s new […]
Joseph Philippon: Keep moving Lewiston forward with Mayor Sheline
Mayor Carl Sheline is genuine, and as the figurehead of Lewiston, he has done exactly that. He attends and recognizes almost every event, game, meeting, celebration, gathering, opening and local business in Lewiston. Before he was mayor, he did the same thing. One has to be present to care, and Carl is present. More importantly, […]
Courtney Schlachter: Sheline ‘fosters a sense of greater community’ for Lewiston
In Lewiston’s runoff mayoral election, I will again proudly vote for Carl Sheline. He has shown that he is devoted to Lewiston and actively fosters a sense of greater community. In this diverse city, it is vital to keep a mayor who supports and stands with all its citizens, and who shows up for various […]
Susan Longchamps: Sheline offers ‘unwavering commitment’ to Lewiston
I wholeheartedly endorse Carl Sheline for Lewiston mayor. His unwavering commitment to our community speaks volumes. He actively engages with local events, supports small businesses, and champions our city on social media and in the news. Carl’s consistent presence at local events underscores his genuine love for our city. His dedication to daily involvement reflects […]
Kim Craig: Connor would provide leadership Lewiston needs
We need a mayor who can collaborate with others and values Lewiston as a whole city — all of its businesses, residents, and every one of its wards. We can no longer ignore the dangers on our streets, and we need to make changes so Lewiston can thrive. This fall, Jon Connor came to my […]
Rep. Sheila Lyman: 988 suicide hotline bill close to becoming reality
In the 131st Legislature, I submitted a bipartisan bill, L.D. 1263, to help save the lives of students. It adds the 988 number for the Suicide and Crisis Hotline to school ID cards and requires all public and charter schools and all public and private universities that already issue student IDs to include the 988 […]