Mayor Robert Macdonald and Councilor Michael Lachance are the best thing to happen to Lewiston in a long time. Neither has a personal agenda and only works in the best interest of their constituents. They are always available and willing to assist no matter what the issue. What is best for everyone is their only […]
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J. Smith: My information was accurate
My letter (May 2) regarding the proposed school budget was deemed as worst-case scenario conclusions, not fact, by Jennifer Michaelis of Auburn (letter, May 9). She needs to check her facts before accusing someone else. I spoke with Thomas Jarvis, assistant superintendent, and two school committee members prior to writing my letter. Bill Webster, Lewiston […]
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J. Michaelis: Worst-case scenarios, not facts
I am disappointed that the Sun Journal ran Jacqueline Smith’s letter about the Lewiston school budget without insisting that the facts she stated were accurate (May 2). Her letter was filled with worst-case-scenario conclusions, not facts. She made a number of worrisome claims. First: Reduced class size won’t happen. She fears that the district will […]
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J. Smith: Say ‘no’ to school budget increase
Most people realize that the majority of their elected officials have no common sense and, in Lewiston, that became obvious when the Lewiston School Committee voted to increase the school budget by 5.8 percent. Do they think taxpayers have money trees in their backyards? When was the last time residents got that kind of increase […]
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J. Smith: Questions about Lewiston school budget
After reading the article on the proposed school budget (March 5), there are several issues that I feel need to be clarified. 1) Are the 32 positions the superintendent wants to add going to be filled immediately, or in anticipation of the proposed new school? 2) If they are to be filled now, how is […]