I am glad that the U.S. troops are leaving Iraq. It’s about time. There have been too many lives lost over there. I think, and the polls agree, that Congress is doing the poorest job ever. Members should stop thinking of what they want and do something to help this country. This country should also […]
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Get rid of the old bunch
I am sorry to be the one to voice my opinion in such a demoralizing way, but big changes are needed in the nation’s government. The two party system is not working; not in the way that our forefathers meant it to be. Current politicians are greedy and mindless about the needs of this country […]
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Can-do attitude
As the election draws near, everyone’s focus will be on candidates who are running for office. With that in mind, I want to share a few thoughts of a individual running for Lewiston City Council in Ward 4 — Doreen Christ. I cannot imagine a more dedicated and straight-forward individual than she is, to become […]
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Leadership qualities
I am endorsing Mark Paradis for mayor of Lewiston, a friend for the past 32 years. I have always found him as a dependable and a committed person. He is excellent in whatever he works on and the tasks taken up. His willingness to take on and handle tough projects while focusing on the completion […]
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Casino vote a good bet for Lewiston-Auburn
The Maine Legislature faced a choice 10 years ago. Gambling was clearly inevitable in Maine, and the state could have developed a logical process for locating a handful of strategically placed casinos or racinos here. We could have sold licenses to developers and then determined how much revenue would go to the state and how […]
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Police log
Accidents Lewiston • Cars driven by Dustin K. Lynn, 23, of Auburn, Skye V. Boulette, 21, of Sabattus and Molly L. Cooper, 20, of Fairfield collided, 5:25 p.m. Wednesday on East Avenue. There was no damage to Lynn’s 1998 Toyota; damage to Boulette’s 1999 Honda and the 2003 Chevrolet driven by Cooper and owned by […]
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Huddle Up: Rivals made memories for a lifetime
“Don’t get too attached,” Lewiston coach Bill County said with a wide grin as he eyed one of his seniors walking past him holding the Alan Clark Sr. Memorial Trophy, the prize awarded to the victors in the annual Battle of the Bridge. “I’ll bring it to class on Monday,” Joe McKinnon replied, never breaking […]
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Boys’ soccer: Broncos buck Blue Devils
LEWISTON — The clocked ticked down agonizingly slow for the Lewiston boys’ soccer team Saturday night. Clinging to a one-goal lead and playing a man down, the Blue Devils tried to fend off a desperate Hampden team. Lewiston was able to do just that for awhile until time ran out on the Blue Devils. The […]
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Lewiston-Auburn police log
CHARGES Auburn * Michelle Cherie Berube, 34, of 74 Gill St., on a charge of operating under the influence, 12:03 a.m. Saturday at 310 Main St. * Dylan Joshua Fortin, 20, of 694 Webster St., Lewiston, on a charge of operating under the influence, 3:02 a.m. Saturday at 73 Court St. Androscoggin County * Nicole […]
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High school cross country: Lisbon’s Thomas finishes second in state in Class C
Saturday’s state cross country meet at Twin Brook Recreation Area in Cumberland was all about history. Kennebunk’s Abbey Leonardi won an unprecedented fourth Class A state title and Nick Morris of Scarborough edged Messalonskee’s Harlow Ladd by .02 of a second in the closest finish ever in a state meet to win the boys’ Class […]