We support Renee Provencher Courtemanche, who is running for the Lewiston School Committee from Ward 1. We have known her since she was a student in elementary school. Her character and work ethic are outstanding. She has lived in Lewiston all her life, and her children attend Lewiston public schools. She is an active member […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Cayer committed to Lewiston
In November, I will be voting for Mark Cayer. Lewiston needs a mayor both committed to and concerned for all of the people of this city. As city council chairperson, two things stand out: Cayer worked hard to bring opposing sides together, and he recognized the need to pay off and/or reduce out-of-control debt. Lewiston […]
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The right to bear arms
Right after the horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, it seems that everyone is on a gun control rant. Are elected officials going to stop airplanes from flying? That was the weapon used to take down New York City’s Twin Towers. How about car-truck bans? Vehicles were used to mow down and kill people in London […]
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Courtemanche a team player
Renee Courtemanche is running for a position on the Lewiston School Committee in Ward 1. I feel compelled to offer my support for her in the upcoming election. I met Courtemanche when she was a student at Lewiston High School, and I was the school nurse. Years later, when I needed chemotherapy, she was one […]
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This is one community
As this community has been my home for 80+ years, and I have children and grandchildren living here, I offer my opinion on the proposed merger. Historically, mergers make financial sense and come in waves. Banks, hospitals, insurance agencies and other industries all realize at some point in time that economy of scale accomplishes successful […]
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Lee understands responsibilities
Having served a full term and now filling a partial term, Councilor Adam Lee understands both earlier and current issues. Having served with Lee and now viewing him, I appreciate his thoroughness and thoughtfulness in considering and speaking to community issues. Further, I appreciate his clarity and respectfulness that he displays in presenting his views. […]
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Rea is dedicated, responsive
I had the pleasure of working with Alicia Rea in a community event series which partnered with local businesses to raise funds for non-profits. Rea is dedicated, responsive, brings abundant energy to her commitments and possesses an obvious passion for the city of Lewiston and its bright future. I have also seen Rea serve many […]
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Levesque good for Auburn
I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Jason Levesque and his family through the years, and although I am not an Auburn resident, I would definitely vote him in as Auburn’s mayor. Levesque has provided jobs for the community and did a great job renovating his downtown office building. His passion […]
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RCV bill ought to pass
The most important reason to implement ranked-choice voting in all state races is that it is majority voting. Similar to Lewiston’s runoff for multi-candidate races, ranked-choice voting can do the same, instantly and cheaper in one day for all state candidates. A proposed amendment to the ranked-choice voting law offered by LD 1646 provides time […]
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Chin is a man of ideas
Lewiston mayoral candidate Ben Chin does more than talk about issues; he puts forth realistic solutions and works hard to see them realized. Despite not winning the 2015 run-off election, many of Chin’s platform issues were moved forward by the Lewiston City Council, including increased code enforcement (especially with respect to irresponsible landlords); preventing the […]