After reading information available on the merger of Lewiston and Auburn and the many letters (pro and con) regarding it, I must admit that I realize now, more than ever, that no merger will ever change the image of either city. Until there is new leadership, nothing will change. Lewiston needs individuals who will fight […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Building a Maine city
I thought it was time to speak to the One LA opportunity that is coming in November, 2017. As a member of the previous commission, it was our position to find ways for the two cities to reduce back office costs to save taxpayer dollars. I believe we did good work on this goal and […]
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Voters made their choice already
Soon, the Maine Legislature will be choosing whether to amend the Maine Constitution to allow ranked-choice voting or to repeal the law that was passed by the voters. It seems to me that the voters made that choice already by passing the law in the first place. The voters of Maine understood that ranked-choice voting […]
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Take pride in Balloon Festival
For 25 years, the communities of Lewiston and Auburn have hosted the Great Falls Balloon Festival, which is known across New England and beyond, and brings thousands of visitors to the area. Run by a board of local volunteers, the festival provides many area nonprofits the opportunity to raise funds for the services they provide […]
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Heidrich a top-shelf firefighter
I am writing to send praise to a longtime friend, David Heidrich, whose recent retirement from the Oxford Fire Department brings to a close a 40-year career serving citizens in Oxford and in Woodmere, New York. I had the pleasure of getting sworn into the Woodmere Fire Department with Heidrich back in 1977. He was […]
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The case for paper bags
In response to Ryan Lizanecz (letter, Aug. 3), why not go back to paper bags? They self-destruct and trees are a renewable, sustainable resource. There are a lot of them in Maine. There are still some paper mills and lots of experienced workers. Paper can be a used as mulch, even bedding for animals simply […]
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Climate change in Maine
A recent article in the Sun Journal detailed current and potential impacts of climate change in Maine. These issues are important to me and inspired me to visit Washington, D.C., to learn about how people can address this important problem. While in the capital, I met with staff members from various congressional offices and was […]
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What is economic development?
It is indisputable that the vision by Hugh Chisholm had sustained a valued sense of economic freedom for residents of the River Valley during the 20th century. The introduction of the Rumford Light and Water company in 1892 and the Oxford Paper Company in 1901 was leveraged importantly by the presence of the great water […]
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Do what is right for Maine
As the chapter leader of the Norway region of ACT for America, I lead more than 100 Maine citizens. We brought LD 745 (the criminalization of female genital mutilation) to the Maine Legislature through our wonderful sponsor, Heather Sirocki. The Democrats in the House fought this bill almost from the start, except within the committee […]
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Cloutier a proven leader
I am delighted to endorse Kristen Cloutier for a third term as Ward 5 City Councilor of Lewiston. As council president this past term, she has demonstrated true transformational leadership by: • creating an inspiring vision; • motivating and inspiring people to engage with that vision; and • managing the vision through team building. Cloutier […]