I believe Carl Sheline is the best person to represent Lewiston as mayor. In speaking with Carl, I find that he is very motivated to continue to invest in economic development and also attract new business to our community. Other priorities on his list to accomplish are to improve the city’s image by cleaning up […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
Deborah Avasthi: Question 2 would create ‘good-paying jobs’ for Mainers
I urge Maine voters to vote “yes” on referendum Question 2 on Nov. 2. This $100 million transportation bond would increase to over $350 million with added federal, local and private funds. These funds would support improvements to roads, bridges, airports, marine and rail facilities, tourism, and recreation-related transportation facilities. Thousands of good-paying jobs would […]
Hawo Abdille: Parks deserves reelection to Lewiston School Committee
I am pleased to write this letter to support Megan Parks for reelection to her at-large seat on the Lewiston School Committee. I have known Megan for about five years now, during my time employed with Lewiston public schools. I was impressed by her positivity, energy, motivation and willingness to do what it takes to […]
Gary McGrane: Article 5 on Jay ballot deserves a ‘no’
I ask residents to save our retirement in Jay by voting no on Article 5. Article 5 asks if the town wants to eliminate the guaranteed monthly retirement income for new employees hired after Jan. 1, 2022. Town employees have contributed into the Maine State Retirement System since 1992. If it’s not broken, why fix […]
Beth Gallie: ‘Right to food’ amendment wrong for Maine
Mainers are now voting whether to amend the Maine Constitution to include a “right to food.” Supporters admit that the amendment is not about guaranteeing food for the hungry. In fact, proponents haven’t given us even a single tangible reason for the amendment. Apparently, they plan to use the amendment in court to further the […]
Julie Latuscha: Reelect Beauparlant to Lewiston School Committee
As an educator and mother of two school-aged children, I encourage residents to support Paul Beauparlant in his bid for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee, Ward 7. Paul has devoted his life to education, spending 43 years in the classroom as a teacher and department chair, never failing to put students first. He has […]
Lee Clement: Support for slate of Lewiston candidates
I do not customarily write endorsements but do so here because “it’s all about Lewiston.” I support, without any equivocation, or reservation, the following. For City Council: Ward 1, Linda Scott; Ward 2, Robert McCarthy; and Ward 5, Laurier “Larry” Pease. For School Committee: Ward 2, Janet Beaudoin; Ward 6, Meghan Hird; and Ward 7, […]
Linda Wooten: Gerry ‘a loyal representative’ on Auburn council
It is with utmost respect and gratitude that I write in support of reelecting Belinda Gerry to the Auburn City Council. Belinda has been a loyal representative to the citizens of Auburn with her listening ear, her research of facts and actively assisting neighbors and people who she has never met before. We cannot afford […]
Jim Lysen: Sheline would be ‘a fine mayor’ for Lewiston
I ask Lewiston residents to join me in voting for Carl Sheline to be the city’s next mayor. I was impressed by Carl and his thoughtfulness during presentations before the Lewiston City Council when I represented Ward 1. I have just had conversations with Carl on two very important issues, and his responses have made […]
Phil Nadeau: Lewiston should elect Sheline its mayor
Long before Carl Sheline was interested in elected office in Lewiston, I have always marveled at his enthusiasm and outright love for this community. It is often heard today that people are looking for someone who is “authentic” and “genuine.” That perfectly described Carl long before those descriptions became fashionable. He is that same person […]