The guest column by Educate Maine’s Jason Judd (Oct. 13) was spot-on: to grow Maine’s current and future workforce, the public and private sectors must commit to making sure all Maine people have the educational training, credentials and experience needed to succeed in Maine’s 21st century economy. For the past 11 years, I’ve been fortunate […]

With great confidence and enthusiasm I support Pam Hart for the Ward 2 seat on the Auburn School Committee. Pam is exactly what the school committee needs — someone with an open mind, a fresh new perspective and unmatched energy. Pam will dedicate herself to our educators and students and undoubtedly serve our community well. […]

Lewiston has come a long way in recent years. We now have one college and the campuses for three universities in our city, as well as a brand new elementary school. Progress is being made on the redevelopment of Mill 5, with three prospective tenants seriously considering that key location. New businesses are moving into […]

Every election is a vote for the future we want for ourselves and our families. I think most people want a community that draws ideas from all corners and all comers. I think we want a community that is committed to improving schools and whose energy attracts the new citizens we need. We all yearn […]

Auburn residents need to re-elect Belinda Gerry for Auburn city councilor-at-large. No one takes her public servant position more seriously, and devotes countless hours to her city council work and in volunteering for community projects to help make Auburn a better place to live. She is dedicated, hardworking and treats everyone with respect. Belinda takes […]

As a resident of Auburn who lives in Ward 2, I give my full support to Pam Hart for Auburn School Committee. Pam is willing to engage in conversation, listens, and treats others with respect and dignity. I encourage others in Ward 2 to join me in voting for Pam Hart. Sara Bartlett, Auburn

I enthusiastically endorse Katie Boss in her bid for an at-large seat on Auburn’s City Council. I have had the pleasure of getting to know her as a member of the Complete Streets Committee, where she asks great questions and has gone the extra mile to represent us on the Court Street Advisory Committee. As […]

The reasons to support the Lewiston High School expansion at this November’s election are clear. A security upgrade is needed for the front entrance, arts and special education classes are currently held in rooms with poor air quality that were never intended to be classrooms, many teachers move their “classrooms” around on carts, and the […]

It is with enthusiasm that I endorse Tim Lajoie for mayor. I have known Tim for 37 years and he is an intelligent, fair and compassionate man who has been dedicated to the public safety of our city for the past 30 years. His invaluable experience in public service highlights his allegiance to our community […]

I wish to recommend Pam Hart for Auburn School Committee Ward 2 in our upcoming fall election. Pam has been a good friend and neighbor for several years, and our families came to know each other well through Auburn school functions and Auburn Suburban sporting events. In addition to her enthusiastic parent participation in many […]