Renee Courtemanche was born and raised in Lewiston and chose to come back to Lewiston after nursing school to live, work and raise her family. She is very dedicated to her children’s education. Beyond her countless hours as an active PTO member at Geiger Elementary, she has become very concerned about high teacher turnover, class […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Construction will boost town
As the president of Associated Builders and Contractors of Maine and a resident of New Gloucester, I am disappointed to see the good name of an industry colleague and friend being challenged. Accepting the bid of Ganneston Construction for the new public works building was a smart choice for New Gloucester. Under Stacey Morrison’s leadership, […]
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Merger makes economic sense
I am writing in regards to the potential merger of the cities of Lewiston and Auburn. To me, the merger makes sense from a business perspective as it would provide increased purchasing leverage. If Lewiston needs to purchase two new police cars and Auburn one, then a better deal is traditionally better in buying three […]
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Pick a realistic candidate
I am confused. Reading the letters to the editor in the support of Ben Chin — exactly what office is he running for? Mayor? The state Legislature? Congress? Social Security, minimum wage, Medicare/Medicaid are state and federal issues. Plowing, paving roads and garbage collection are city issues. On housing, lead paint and opioid issues are […]
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Grow and prosper as one city
Previous efforts to collaborate on a possible merger of Lewiston and Auburn have met with limited success because of political differences. The possibility of a merger will continue to have limited success as long as the cities are dependent upon two different city councils and mayors guiding the process. With luck, there might be councils […]
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Cayer maximizes the positive
Lewiston is blessed to have a wide range of engaged citizens with passion for their city. The diversity reflected by people’s passions often gives rise to conflict. Conflict is unavoidable in a vibrant community. The challenge is to manage the conflict in ways that strengthen the community, not further divide it. Lewiston voters have the […]
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Bouchard knows Lewiston
I am writing in support of Shane Bouchard to be elected as Lewiston’s next mayor. I have observed Bouchard while he served on the city council. In his personal and professional lives, he is a consistent individual. What you see is what you get with him. He is the only candidate who has consistently lived […]
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The cost of Question 2
I am voting “no” on Question 2, “An act to enhance access to affordable health care.” There are many reasons to do so, but the fiscal impact statement section in the Maine Citizen’s Guide to the Referendum Election provides one important reason. There is a claim in the public comments section by two supporters of […]
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Shannon will listen
I am writing in support of Tom Shannon, candidate for Lewiston City Council from Ward 7. I have known Shannon for several years and served on the school committee with him and other committees, such as the new Connors School Building Committee. Shannon has worked for the city of Lewiston for more than 25 years, […]
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A healthier, happier state
Benjamin Disraeli, the Prime Minister of Great Britain in the late 1800s, once said: “The health of the people is really the foundation upon which all their happiness and all their powers as a state depends.” In other words, the healthier the population, the happier and stronger their country. By extension, the economy would be […]