I write in support of Mark Cayer for mayor of Lewiston. I like to refer to myself as a liberal Republican, or a Republicrat. There are some Democratic ideas I like and there are Republican ideas I like. What I don’t like is how Republicans and Democrats go at one another to push their agendas. […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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School improvements necessary
On Nov. 7, citizens of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland will vote to approve a middle school building proposal to alleviate serious overcrowding, remove inadequate portable classrooms and improve the safety of both the middle school and high school. The RSU 16 superintendent, the director of operations, and the school board chairperson have made numerous […]
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Bouchard the best candidate
I am voting for Shane Bouchard for mayor of Lewiston. He has the experience of currently serving Lewiston as the Ward 4 city councilor, and I always know where he stands on issues. Bouchard has no problem with tackling difficult situations and making tough decisions. He opposes the Lewiston-Auburn merger and is ready to work […]
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Chin has a vision and a plan
There is nothing wrong with people being asked to work in exchange for public assistance. It is well known that when a person has a meaningful job, he or she can rise out of his or her own situation while benefitting the public good and the community. The offshoots of that are higher self-esteem, learning […]
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Ben Chin just does what's right
In this day and age, the public needs leaders who aren’t afraid to say what they mean and do what they say. It takes courage to speak from the heart, especially when what they have to say may upset the status quo and the political establishment. Even when I don’t agree with him fully, I […]
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Merger makes no sense
To merge is to splurge. The merger vote is very important to the taxpayers of Lewiston and Auburn. To merge the two cities makes about as much sense as putting a toilet in an elevator. This vote is so important to the taxpayers with whom I have spoken, they believe that those people receiving welfare […]
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Chin's ideas will benefit Lewiston
I will be voting for Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston because he has offered specific ideas about how to further improve the city I am already proud to be from. Chin has suggested cost-effective and sensible ways to help relieve the tax burden on homeowners, such as tax rebates for seniors and exempting single-family […]
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Try to understand the issue
Signs of No Merger or One L/A are all over Lewiston and Auburn. But on the ballot, the word “merger” is not used at all. The referendum question is “Do you approve the charter and consolidation agreement as recommended by the Lewiston Auburn Joint Charter Commission?” A simple referendum question, easily understood, should have been […]
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Cayer an independent thinker
Challenges and changes face Lewiston, and residents must choose a new mayor accordingly. Mark Cayer is the person who can lead, with experience, wisdom and common sense. His extensive professional and political experience has consistently shown that he respects and thoughtfully considers a wide range of perspectives and has the ability to create common ground […]
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Vote 'no' on consolidation (merger)
As a city councilor from Auburn, I voted against the referendum language concerning the merger of Auburn and Lewiston. The referendum question states: “Do you approve the charter and consolidation agreement as recommended by the Lewiston Auburn Joint Charter Commission?” The question should have, instead, stated: “Do you approve the merger of Auburn and Lewiston?” […]