I met Jonathan LaBonte 10 years ago when he, myself and a small group founded Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area. The group sought to bring young professionals together through involvement and make them want to live and work here. To me, that has been LaBonte’s primary goal since then and involvement of young […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Macdonald an embarrassment
Responses to Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald’s proposal (Sun Journal, Sept. 25) to publish the names of those on welfare miss the point. His proposal is simply an election gimmick in his re-election campaign for mayor. Macdonald knew the proposal would go nowhere — it violates state and federal laws. The purpose is an appeal to […]
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Cloutier has positive vision for Lewiston
For her first term, Kristen Cloutier has done an excellent job on the Lewiston City Council, and I look forward to having her represent Ward 5 for a second term. She brings a positive attitude and a forward-thinking vision to her service in local government. She is thoughtful, solution-oriented and not afraid to support bold […]
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Matt Leonard’s conflict of interest
Matt Leonard, president of the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, is running for the Auburn City Council, Ward 1. His candidacy raises serious ethical concerns. How can he avoid a conflict of interest? As Chamber president, he is mandated to make decisions which benefit the county; however, as an Auburn Councilor, he has to act […]
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List the greedy employers
This is in response to the article about Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald’s proposal to publish a list people receiving welfare benefits (Sun Journal, Sept. 25). I have a different suggestion. Instead of publicizing folks who are getting government benefits, why doesn’t the mayor publicize the names of employers that pay poverty wages that result in […]
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What’s with Hillsdale Street mess?
What’s up with the Auburn Public Works? In the center of Hillsdale Street, there are pylons around a catch basin that has large pieces of asphalt missing since last April. Weeds are getting higher. Does Auburn’s budget have inadequate funds to patch inconsequential streets, or do they have a problem with neighbors not paying taxes […]
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Road crew did a very good job
Congratulations to the crew that dug up and put back together the big intersection at Minot Avenue and Hotel Road. It was done in a timely manner and is now so very smooth. Nine Stimson, Mechanic Falls
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Lajoie embodies public service
In 2012, when the city of Lewiston was unlawfully enforcing a local political sign ordinance, one man was willing to take on City Hall — Tim Lajoie. He took the time to research the law and stood up against the city government, forcing it to change policy. He has an accomplished record of education and […]
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Butler has the knowledge, experience
John Butler is running for the Lewiston School Committee for the at-large seat. I am supporting his candidacy with the hope that he is elected. His energy benefits the city of Lewiston. His background is rich with experience, with the School Committee and City Council, and he is currently on the Franklin Pasture Complex Committee. […]
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Violent rhetoric disturbing
The violent language used by the Maine legislators regarding Planned Parenthood (guest column, Sept. 27) is deeply disturbing, apart from the unfounded accusations. Their references to “butchering of unborn babies,” “harvesting from baby bodies,” and “murder” demonizes everyone with another view. I place very high value on the lives of those human beings who have […]