Advocates for the proposed merger of the Twin Cities provide estimates only of savings that would appeal to those who want a tax cut, but they do not provide data on the cost of achieving supposed benefits. If residents are to endure the anguish of a long and expensive transition, they want something that is […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Chin represents Lewiston's potential
I am writing in support of my friend Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston. I have known Chin to be a strong advocate for the people of the community. He recognizes that when one of us struggles, we all suffer. He is not afraid to speak truth to power. He is working to address homelessness […]
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Larger system not logical
Having read the recent news article of the One LA proposal financial report, it peaked my interest. They reported contributions of $79,925, of which $65,000 was from three local businessmen. It seems somewhat disproportional considering the total number of people who could have contributed, but chose not to. Could it be that there is something […]
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Cayer will find lasting solutions
As a former member of the Lewiston City Council, I know that effective municipal governing is about bringing people together in order to tackle the many challenges a city faces. I am voting for Mark Cayer because that is what he is about — finding real and lasting solutions. He is a workhorse, not a […]
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Cayer will get my vote
This November, one mayoral candidate will get my vote — the candidate who is willing to listen to me even when we may disagree. Mark Cayer is the candidate with a proven track record of working to bring opposing sides together to get the job done. I hope other residents of Lewiston will join me […]
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Bouchard the best candidate
After listening to the mayoral candidates at the recent debate, I started to wonder who would be the best candidate to lead Lewiston into the future. There are quite a few choices and they all have some positive and negative points, depending on a person’s point of view. So the big question is which one […]
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Maine people will benefit
I hope voters will join me on Election Day to vote “yes” on Question 2 to expand Medicaid. The stories that people without health care shared with me when I served in the Legislature continue to haunt me: the working woman in her 50s who was diagnosed with cancer, but had no insurance; the student […]
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Lee will restore trust
Adam Lee will restore trust and transparency to Auburn City Hall. As councilor, he demonstrated his ability to remain calm, fair and deliberative, skills necessary for him to follow through on his pledge to ensure that all councilors and the public are provided the opportunity to debate and deliberate ideas. I was happy to read […]
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Nacinovich supports schools
I support Claire Nacinovich for an at-large position on the Auburn School Board. As a working parent and a community liaison, she will help the board take a clear-eyed look at the policies of the department. Auburn’s ninth graders are required to graduate with a proficiency-based diploma. The details of this system are not worked […]
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'No' to school expansion
I will be voting “no” on the RSU 16 Middle School expansion at this time, not because I do not support the school or elimination of portable classrooms and improved entrance security for the high school and middle school. My reasons: • Bad timing. Delay one fiscal year (really three months) waiting for the .16 […]