I ask voters to join me in supporting Caleb Roebuck for Lewiston City Council, Ward 2. Caleb sees the bright potential Lewiston has, and this is why he chose to live here. He represents the new energy and thoughts needed to imagine what Lewiston can be. Caleb understands it takes a whole city’s effort, collaborative […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
Kathy Becvar: Sheline would make a difference in Lewiston
I am honored to write a letter supporting Carl Sheline for the position of Lewiston’s mayor. I have known Carl for several years and have always been impressed with his honesty, caring and compassion. He has been dedicated to helping many local nonprofit organizations, which speaks well of his commitment to making a difference in […]
Sherry Beck-Poland: Vote Donna Gillespie for Lewiston mayor
I support Donna Gillespie for Lewiston mayor because she is not a part of the established party and is willing to say no when needed. Donna has been a strong advocate for people with disabilities and knows how to speak truth to power. She is experienced in motivating others to seek the best for everyone […]
Marcia Baxter: A broader lens to equity
I am writing to share my thoughts about the Lewiston’s School Committee’s vote to remove Jewish holidays from the school year calendar. The committee must weigh many factors when making all decisions. Votes often cause some dissent; this is a democracy. However, it does not necessarily mean that members of the committee do not understand […]
Kristen Cloutier: Congress must act on climate now
We just experienced the hottest June on record in Maine, followed by the rainiest July, punctuated by several days of smoky skies from a record-breaking fire season in the west. Ongoing extreme weather events around the world make it clear that we must act on climate now. It’s past time for Congress to take serious […]
Mark Cayer: Sheline would move Lewiston forward as mayor
I strongly endorse Carl Sheline to be Lewiston’s next mayor. Much work has occurred in Lewiston over the past two years. Because of many community partners, our economy is the strongest it’s been in years. Relations with our largest employers have improved, we have reduced property taxes two years in a row and we have […]
Carl Sheline: Lewiston needs to reimagine programming for seniors
Lewiston needs city-led recreation opportunities for people of all ages, and that includes seniors. After having many conversations and listening to residents, I believe it’s time for a comprehensive approach. Bingo night certainly has its place, but what other programming is possible? Can we connect seniors with city volunteer opportunities, for instance, in the library […]
Dana Little: Auburn City Council needs Dana Staples
Here is why I will vote Nov. 2 for Dana Staples for Auburn city councilor-at-large. Dana graduated from Edward Little High School, left for college and chose to return to the city he loves. For years he has dedicated his free time to improving our city by serving first on the Recreation Committee, followed by […]
In rebuttal: Margaret Sheehan: Hydro-Quebec letter hid truth about Indigenous relations
This letter is in response to claims made by Hydro-Quebec’s Matthew Boucher in his Sept. 17 letter on the crown corporation’s relations with Indigenous communities. Over the last several years, the North American Megadam Resistance Alliance has witnessed Hydro-Quebec using its money and political clout to attempt to discredit our Indigenous allies whenever they speak […]
Darby Ray: Sanchez would be ‘excellent’ Lewiston councilor
Amy Sanchez would be an excellent Lewiston city councilor for Ward 5. During the past two years she has emerged as a creative and effective leader within the Ward 5 community. For instance, during the early months of the pandemic, Amy created a start-up to produce masks, including kid-sized ones, which were hard to come […]