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 […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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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 […]
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Merger makes economic sense
It is clear that property taxes would be reduced if Lewiston and Auburn merged. According to a Sun Journal article (Oct. 2) detailing the ramifications of merging the two cities, an estimate given by the consulting experts was that Auburn taxes would go down from $22.99 to $21.94 per thousand of evaluation, and Lewiston taxes […]
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Increasing public safety
With all of the disturbing news we hear about so often concerning police/community relations, it was extremely heartening to read the article “Lewiston police chief credits youth outreach for lower crime rate” in the Sun Journal (Oct. 24). I am grateful that Police Chief Brian O’Malley engaged our organization, Strategies for Youth, to provide the training […]
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Beam dedicated to job
As someone who has lived in Lewiston for more than 25 years, I was delighted to learn that Joline Beam has offered to continue on as the city councilor for Ward 6. Although I live two blocks from that ward, I am very much aware of Beam’s dedication to this city. She is a tireless […]
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Move past the rhetoric
When I was a member of the New Gloucester Selectmen, I really appreciated hearing from my neighbors about the issues they cared about, even when we disagreed. Having frank and honest discussions is healthy, and it is a necessary part of our form of government, but it can, and should, remain civil. Though it is […]
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Favors smaller classrooms
Regarding the merger of Lewiston and Auburn — I strongly encourage voters to actually read the full report of the Joint Charter Commission before voting yes or no on the merger of those two great cities. As for bringing big business to the area from a merger — that is incorrect because businesses look at […]