We support Tim MacLeod for Auburn City Council in Ward 2. Tim is a lifelong resident of Auburn who supports important issues like voter access, community safety, and the use of smart technology to protect our environment. Tim actively seeks input from constituents. At council meetings, it is clear that he has done his homework. […]

A key element of a mayor’s role in Lewiston is to use his (or her) voice and example to move the city forward. Carl Sheline has been a tireless supporter of our community for years, putting his relentless enthusiasm behind dozen of business and civic needs. Beyond his personal investments in downtown development projects, he […]

A “yes” vote on Question 2 on Nov. 2 would mean that some very critical projects all over Maine can become a reality. The pandemic was devastating to many sectors, including airports. The transportation bond has money in it to match federal funds to make airport improvements. Traveling is coming back, thank goodness, and soon […]

If voters are confused about Nov. 2 referendum Question 1, which relates to the New England Clean Energy Connect corridor, they are not alone. It is a very complicated issue, made all the more difficult to understand by the barrage of conflicting and passionate information pouring in equally from both sides. Fortunately, the Department of […]

Tim MacLeod is worthy of a second term as Ward 2 city councilor for Auburn. I have known Tim since his Boy Scout days, when he worked his way up to Eagle rank. He is a lifelong Auburn resident and has a daughter in school here. He is a good neighbor. I know firsthand how […]

Stephanie Gelinas has done a fantastic job as Ward 7 city councilor in Lewiston. She continues to be a great leader. As founder and executive director of Sandcastle Clinical and Education Services and LA Hearing Center in Lewiston, she understands the needs of our community. Stephanie serves the community in many ways and is active […]

In response to the letter from Ellen Field on “retroactive laws” in the Sun Journal on Oct. 16, she’s just wrong on the facts, as are the advertisements from “Mainers for Fair Laws” that have been filling our mailboxes and air waves. Title 1, Chapter 11, Section 302 of the Maine Revised Statutes has long […]

I write to share with the Lewiston community my experience with Megan Parks. I have rarely met someone so passionately committed to their community. I met Megan at the beginning of the pandemic last year when we worked together to open an emergency shelter for the homeless community in Lewiston. What I learned about Megan […]

Carl Sheline is the community-minded, forward-thinker that Lewiston needs. He is a great listener who always takes the time to ask how business is going, and really hears the response. I have always appreciated his commitment to our community and his support of our local businesses. I believe the city of Lewiston would be in […]

As a former school committee member and as the city councilor who served as the school committee representative, I can say without any hesitation that Leigh Albert is very qualified to serve Ward 6 on the committee. She has dedicated her career to education and would pass that knowledge and dedication for the betterment of […]