The forum for Lewiston candidates convinced me, a lifelong Democrat, to vote for Tim Lajoie for mayor. He organized the forum when no one else would. His straightforward, honest answers impressed me, as did his focus on complex underlying problems rather than slogans masquerading as real solutions to the problems’ symptoms. This man’s a confident […]

Are the Democrats serious?  According to a report on Fox News Sunday, Oct 27, the Democrats feel slighted for not being included in the plan to capture cold-blooded rapist Baghdadi. With the way they leak? What? They are concocting yet another shenanigan in an attempt to impeach the duly-elected president.They leak only selected bits to […]

I am writing this letter in support of David Young’s efforts to continue his work on the Auburn City Council. A resident of Auburn for over 40 years, he is a level-headed, hard worker with 10 years of experience and history on the council, working with others to find solutions and get things done. He […]

Councilor-at-large and a new face to politics, Carl Dill is a devoted family man with three children. He, his wife and children are lifelong citizens of Auburn. Carl is untainted by current political dynamics. He has integrity and the ability to really listen and respond to constituents. Belinda Gerry is a council member with knowledge […]

The “arts” excite us, inspire, encourage, lift our spirits, foster our imagination and validate our existence. They are as important as any subject in school. Have you ever watched a child on the beach with a stick in his hand?  It’s so natural for him to draw lines and figures. The arts do so much more […]

As a lifelong resident of Lewiston and a volunteer in many political campaigns over the years, I have always cared deeply about the issues that faced my city and the people who presented themselves to lead us forward. My hope for my community is that quality people will value public service for the expertise they […]

As Election Day is quickly approaching, I strongly urge all voters to support Mark Cayer for the office of mayor. I have known Mark for several years and have had numerous conversations regarding Lewiston. He is the most qualified candidate. Mark is a team worker. He takes the time to listen to both sides of […]

Completing her eighth term on the Auburn School Committee, Bonnie Hayes is currently a member of the New Edward Little Committee, member of the Auburn School Department Finance Committee and a member of the Auburn City Audit Committee. She has invaluable knowledge and experience of knowing what has worked and not worked over the years […]

I support Owen Cardwell-Copenhefer for Lewiston School Committee, At-Large. I support Owen because we need younger individuals who have more recent experiences in the school system. We need to get their perspectives from what they experienced. I believe their views could be very important because clearly technology has dramatically changed how students learn and how […]

I endorse Pam Hart for Auburn School Committee, Ward 2. I met Pam in 2003 when our daughters were in preschool. Back then, we thought that they would graduate from a high school with reliable technology, abundant resources, a cafeteria that serves hot lunch, with sports fields on site so all kids can fully participate […]