I’ve read some letters regarding Laurel Libby’s qualifications for the position of state representative. She’s the one who famously declared that “this is war”— not on the coronavirus but on the state vaccination mandate for healthcare workers. Earlier, she announced that she would be leaving the state if a mandate for vaccinating school-aged children was […]

Lewiston needs a state senator who can tackle issues in Augusta on Day 1. Peggy Rotundo is that person. She was on the state’s budget committee for 14 years and negotiated balanced, bipartisan state budgets. She is known for her ability to bring people together when working on difficult issues, from the state budget to […]

For Auburn, there was, or maybe there still is, an opportunity for the public to better understand Zoning Ordinance and Form Base Code planning concepts and acceptable adoption processes. Understanding and acceptance requires necessary time for preparation, presentation and discussion of informational materials specific to identifiable neighborhoods. All government entities (i.e., mayor, City Council, Planning […]

Peggy Rotundo is a gift to Lewiston. I was delighted to hear that she is stepping forward again to serve the Lewiston community in the Legislature. Doing so is no easy job. The fact that she’s willing to serve yet again is remarkable. Peggy genuinely cares about the people of Lewiston, and in a time […]

While it’s not unusual for politicians to “talk the talk,” rarer is it for an office-holder to “walk the walk.” Fortunately for residents of state House District 94, though, Rep. Kristen Cloutier is one who reliably is good for her word and willing to take action, whether said action involves stepping into the breach to […]

I have known Peggy Rotundo as a legislator in both the Maine House and Senate and as a friend and colleague for many years. She is, above all, an avid and attentive listener to those with differing perspectives, and she remains impervious to the divisive partisanship plaguing today’s politics. Her advocacy for veterans, children and […]

I was privileged to know and work with Peggy Rotundo. Peggy is not only one of Lewiston’s most historically important elected officials, but she is also one of the most honest and genuine human beings I know. These qualities enabled her to represent this city in state legislative leadership capacities that rival many in Maine’s […]

Daniel Sipe is running to represent Maine House District 81 (Albany, Greenwood, Norway, Stoneham, Stow, Sweden and Waterford). Daniel was born and raised in Aroostook County, so he knows and cares about the things that matter to Mainers — things like creating good jobs, so the young people whom we educate with our tax dollars […]

I write to express my support for Kristen Cloutier, who is running to represent District 94, formerly District 60, once again in the Legislature. Kristen has a seat on the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, and the importance of that cannot be minimized. Rare are those assignments, and in serving on this committee Kristen is […]

It is a great honor to write this letter on behalf of my lifelong friend, Neil McLean Jr., in his quest to become the next district attorney for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Neil is one of the most ethical, hardworking people I’ve ever known. He strives for excellence in obtaining goals and refuses to […]