I hope the people of Lewiston will join me and vote for Ben Chin for mayor on Nov. 7. Chin has been working hard to make Lewiston better on many fronts, including housing and homelessness, wages and economic justice and health care for all — a human right. I know from personal experience that Lewiston […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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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Lewiston needs Bouchard as mayor
I am voting for Shane Bouchard to be Lewiston’s next mayor. We live in turbulent times. Lewiston is in the midst of those times. Sharp ideological differences exist as to how to navigate them and which course to follow. This is not a time to pretend challenges don’t exist. This is not a time to […]
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Chin a great communicator
It is critical that the next mayor of Lewiston is a great communicator, practices the utmost transparency and has policies to strengthen the community. The mayor must push for significant steps to fight the opioid crisis, stop the continued raising of property taxes, protect the taxpayers’ best interests and be a symbol for the city […]
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Chin an impressive candidate
Lewiston residents seem to cling to the fantasy that local governance is a purely local endeavor. The city deserves a mayor who understands how (not if) state and federal actions affect the people of Lewiston. Even if the mayor’s role is more public relations than policy, the person holding that megaphone should know where the […]
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Beam has the right stuff
I endorse Joline Landry Beam for re-election to the Lewiston City Council representing Ward 6. Beam has a long history in public service. I first met her when she was a member of the School Committee. Later, when I needed her help as a member of Maine’s House of Representatives, she helped me to create […]
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A brighter future with Chin
As a lifelong resident of Lewiston, I have made my home and built a business here. I believe in the value of Lewiston as a place to start a family and a career. As I’ve come to know Ben Chin, I’ve recognized that he believes the same thing. After graduating from Bates, he chose to […]