I am pleased and excited to endorse Dana Staples in his run for the at-large council position in Auburn. I have worked with Dana for several years now, first as a member of the Complete Streets Committee, then this year, the Comprehensive Plan Update Group. Dana has chaired this group, tackling serious and important discussions […]

We are constantly looking for skilled, responsible people to run for public office. I am writing in support of Elizabeth Eames, from Ward 3 in Lewiston, who has qualified to run for the School Committee. She took out her papers, did her due diligence, and I think she deserves support. Elizabeth was an associate professor […]

Republicans claim they’re the party of liberty, economic prosperity, values and the American dream. The Republican platform in 1854 was to end slavery. Now they’ve become the party of white supremacists, violence, racism and former President Trump. Republicans support former President Reagan’s trickle-down theory of tax breaks for corporations and wealthy people. Not much trickles […]

Carl Sheline is a great choice for mayor of Lewiston. I’ve been impressed with Carl’s commitment to the Lewiston community ever since I met him nearly 10 years ago, when we moved Rainbow Bike to downtown Lewiston. He has always been a positive influence in our town. Carl will help us move forward with his […]

When I saw Carl Sheline was running for mayor, I was grateful. I had been praying for a strong candidate. I have had the opportunity to interact with Carl in many ways. His choosing to live, work and enjoy Lewiston as he got to know us for who we really are was a major commitment. […]

I highly recommend Linda Scott to represent Ward 1 on the Lewiston City Council. Having had the pleasure of working with Linda on the Planning Board, the Downtown Lewiston Association board and the Sparkle Saturday committee, I know she comes well prepared for meetings, is an action-oriented person and has a deep love for this […]

Let’s take a moment to visit Republican La-La Land. It’s just around the corner from the land Dorothy and Toto danced through years ago after a tornado swept through Kansas. It’s a land where facts don’t matter and truth was garbled by a riot in Washington on Jan. 6. For a brief time, American people […]

I’m thrilled to endorse Elizabeth Eames for the Lewiston School Committee in Ward 3. Elizabeth is a brilliant and hardworking leader who shares my progressive values. As a School Committee member, Elizabeth would fight for equal justice in Lewiston public schools. She believes every student — regardless of their race, religion, language, or family income […]

I appreciated a Sept. 19 guest column by University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings about an effort USM is launching at its Lewiston-Auburn campus. I believe the “LA to BA” initiative holds great promise for LA region’s economy, people, and employers, as well as Maine’s statewide economic potential. The focus areas and plans for […]

This letter is to express my gratitude and appreciation to the Lewiston city workers who keep the city looking beautiful. The flowers and grass around the Riverwalk are meticulously kept, and walking down Lisbon Street has been a real treat, seeing planters full of gorgeous flowers. Job well done. Marilyn Stevens, Lewiston