I am writing this letter to endorse Joshua James Pietrowicz to become the next mayor of Lewiston. Soon, I will become a new Lewiston resident. It would give me great peace of mind if Pietrowicz were mayor of this great city. I would be at peace knowing that the mayor of the city is someone […]

We see what is happening in Gaza. Any country that depends on another country’s goodwill (Avangrid, Spanish owner of Central Maine Power) for power is very vulnerable to losing it. Yes, we need to become independent of other countries for fuel to fill our energy needs, and we are working (slowly) toward that. “Politicians” will […]

Belinda Gerry is one of the most dedicated city councilors Auburn has ever had. She treats everyone with respect, really listening to them. They’re at ease with her. When issues come up for action, she votes her conscience, factoring in input from constituents and information she’s gathered, with no secret agenda, as some might have […]

On Wednesday evening, I was downtown attending the Lewiston Public Library’s trick-or-treat event when I saw two police cars hurdling down Lisbon Street at incredible speed. I had no idea our worst fears as a community were being realized, and how many of our neighbors would experience such deep grief and loss in the days […]

I was born in Lewiston. I don’t recognize my country anymore. Weapons of war in bowling alleys and parades and schools. Active shooter drills in third grade. We used to grieve as a nation, now it happens so frequently we don’t even blink. Nothing changes. I feel hopeless. I shed tears for my grandchildren who […]

Are we surprised? Open and concealed carrying of weapons is totally legal, there is no ban on assault weapons, nor “red flag” laws to enable authorities to intercept and disarm the mass murderer before he slaughters innocent people. When are Maine and New Hampshire going to wake up and pass workable gun control legislation that […]

It’s truly disheartening to think that the Lewiston shooting suspect was hospitalized in June due to hearing voices and making threats to harm others and, yet, the system allowed him to be released without taking any steps to secure his firearms. It’s a stark reminder of the shortcomings in our society’s ability to provide the […]

Another heartbreaking mass shooting. Thoughts and prayers are not working so well. For those of us who feel hopeless and helpless, try this … vote for a candidate who wants to stop the sale of high-powered rifles, or favors a waiting period. Stop voting for the cute candidate or one who shares your religion, or […]

I am horrified and growing increasingly impatient. Let me be blunt: I no longer wish to hear National Rifle Association-funded Republicans simply offering thoughts and prayers to those who lose family members in senseless mass shootings. Those sentiments don’t solve the problem. Moreover, no longer will I sit idly by and listen to these Republicans […]

Early Thursday afternoon, the day after the horrific and senseless murders in Lewiston, I wrote a note to family members and close friends, telling them the sad news and assuring them my spouse and I were fine. I included in my letter the following: “I particularly hope that this tragedy will cause our congressman, Jared […]