Eric Brakey has my support for Maine Senate District 20 because of his work on welfare reform. I was surprised by a recent letter to this paper from a supporter of his opponent, Bettyann Sheats, attacking Brakey’s call for work requirements on benefits for able-bodied adults without children. According to the letter, Brakey said, “Getting […]

This November many will vote against candidates they fear will end life as we know it. I think life as we know it will end if such anger means our democratic institutions cease to function. The smarter approach is to elect those who have shown they will do the persistent, hard work to solve problems […]

I enthusiastically support Neil McLean as the strongest, most experienced candidate for district attorney in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin Counties. This is not a position for OJT (on-the-job training). On Day 1, it requires a strong, no-nonsense prosecutor with relevant prosecutorial experience, not just a diploma from a law school. Neil doesn’t believe in being […]

I strongly support the re-election of Janet Mills for governor. Due to her calm, strong leadership, my company, Auburn Manufacturing, was able to employ our 50-person workforce throughout COVID. When COVID hit, she deemed manufacturers “essential,” assuring that we could maintain operations. We then qualified for federal loans to help us through those toughest months. […]

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we endorse the candidacy of Adam Lee for Maine House District 89. We have both known Adam in various settings — professionally and as a member of our neighborhood. Adam, in all things, listens seriously to complicated topics and works diligently to resolve them. He is a […]

It never seems to end, come election time, the money spent on television by “special interests” to get people’s votes on the candidates of their choice. Some of these attack ads are by political action committees that so often get people elected by fabricating untruth. Imagine if all of the nonsense that goes on in […]

In the current world of partisan bickering, it is refreshing to see a congressman like Jared Golden. His calm demeanor and thoughtful approach in representing Maine’s District 2 is something we need more of in Washington. Even though I may disagree with some of his votes, I certainly appreciate the time he takes in explaining […]

I’m so glad to be able to support Anne Gass for the Maine House of Representatives, District 104. I know her to be a smart, open minded, approachable individual. She has experience being on the Gray Town Council and the School Board. I know she would be a great representative for women’s rights and voting […]

I write in support of Ed Rabasco for district attorney. I have known Ed for many years. I can say that he is honest, smart, and a real leader. People respect his opinion and rely upon his good advice. He can take complicated situations and figure out what is the best course. When he tells […]

Our local politicians are nice people. Peggy Rotundo, Margaret Craven, Michel Lajoie and Jared Golden have represented our city for years. Look around Lewiston. Can people tell me what they’ve accomplished? We’ve seen a rise in crime, drugs, homelessness and housing projects. Portland has used Lewiston as a storage space to house their overflow of […]