As a fellow city councilor, I have worked closely with Shane Bouchard on many issues. Together, we have taken many stands in the face of adversity, never afraid to cast the right vote or sometimes disagree. Shane is a man of action who has represented his constituents as a skilled negotiator and problem solver. Bouchard […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Chin can unite the community
In the past, Ben Chin running for office has held immense importance in my heart. He represents everything Mainers should be — accepting, willing and driven. He has handled media curveballs, sometimes making national headlines, while maintaining a bright spirit throughout everything. My children seek role models in people similar to Chin, and his resilience […]
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Jason Levesque knows business
I am proud to endorse Jason Levesque for mayor of Auburn. Walking our city, it’s amazing to witness thriving restaurants and businesses filling in once-empty storefronts. Auburn is clearly becoming the “comeback kid” we have always known it could be. And if Auburn is to continue achieving its potential, these next few years will be […]
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A larger question
As a veteran, a lot of people have asked me how I feel about NFL players taking a knee during the singing of the National Anthem. As a veteran, I wouldn’t take a knee during the National Anthem, ever. When I look at the flag, I think of the brave men and women who lost […]
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Merger worth it for the children
Voting for the merger of the Lewiston and Auburn city governments will be on the November ballot. There has been disagreement with that proposal. The elected citizens who are proposing this idea are honest and intelligent people who have devoted years of study of how to do this, the advantages of it and the taxpayer […]
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Ben Chin a person of vision
I am writing in support of my friend Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston. The upcoming election is important for many reasons. One priority is the urgent need for wise and compassionate policies to respond to the epidemic losses of loved ones to opioid addiction and overdose. The numbers are alarming. Chin has been hearing […]
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People are not chess pieces
For those people who live on Orchard Street, Summer Street, Main Street or one of the many other streets in Lewiston and Auburn that share a name, the folks of One LA have a surprise: There is a 50 percent chance they will be forced to change their addresses. That would lead to confusion among […]
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Freedom of expression honored
Now I’m hearing that NASCAR crews would never kneel during the National Anthem. Really? Finding a black face at a NASCAR race might be possible, but it would take some effort. Meanwhile, 70 percent of NFL players are African-American. See the connection? That is where the divider-in-chief has gotten us. While he rallies his shrinking […]
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Public comments ignored
The city of Auburn has sided with business, to the detriment of homeowners, again. On Sept. 11, Auburn City Councilors voted on adopting the Recreational Planned Unit Development Ordinance amendments. Sounds nice, but don’t let them fool you. That change would allow recreational businesses to build hotels and other structures in rural residential, agriculture and […]
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Ben Chin's great optimism
I support Ben Chin for his great passion and optimism; he has what every town and city needs. He will bring a hope to Lewiston by unifying the community, rather than continue to divide them. He is focusing on Lewiston’s housing needs and immigration integration. I support his leadership that combines a fierce desire for […]