Lewiston needs a mayor like Carl Sheline who makes growing a vibrant local economy a top priority. A business owner himself, he understands the challenges that small businesses face in Lewiston and he advocates tirelessly for them. Mayor Sheline promotes the city’s rich and diverse culture, boosts youth sports and engagement, listens to residents’ concerns, […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
Erin Towns: Beauparlant brings commitment, experience to Lewiston school panel
I have been an educator at Edward Little High School for 24 years. I am offering my full endorsement to Paul Beauparlant for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee, Ward 7. With a profound commitment to education and a wealth of experience, Paul is an exemplary candidate deserving of community support. Paul’s 43 years of […]
Marc Jalbert: Where are Question 3’s advocates?
Is it my imagination, or is the only money available regarding consumer-owned electricity Question 3 to taint its passage? We are now getting this advice from all kinds of people right now, not just the electric companies. I’m just wondering as to just how good would this be for us, given we’re not hearing from the […]
Stephen Kottler: Lewiston needs Connor as its next mayor
Lewiston needs an intelligent, pragmatic mayor with vision, proven success in leadership and business, and the ability to work professionally and productively with the entire City Council, as our next mayor. Jon Connor is that person. We have suffered two years of mayoral selfies and reports of lunches, along with a surreal denial of the […]
Western Maine Machines relocating to Turner
Western Maine Machines is relocating its Rumford Store to a new facility at 470 Auburn Road (Route 4) in Turner, due to open Friday, Nov. 24. “Due to the great local support from our valued customers these past few years, we have actually grown too big for our present location, and needed to search for […]
Lizette Leveille: Agren ‘a good fit’ for Lewiston School Committee
I am a lifelong resident of the Lewiston-Auburn area. I have known Matthew D. Agren for more than 25 years. He is a conscientious worker, a thoughtful man, a capable and innovative thinker and a self-educated student of history. I believe he would do well on the School Committee. I have watched him mentor older […]
Gov. Janet Mills: Sheline should continue as Lewiston’s mayor
Carl Sheline is a positive force for the people of Lewiston and should continue as its mayor. I know firsthand that Lewiston is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. I lived and worked there for years. It’s where I met and married my husband, where he ran his business and where […]
Shae Long: Jensen ‘lives and breathes the changes’ Lewiston needs
Lewiston residents should vote for Luke Jenson for mayor this election, not only because we desperately need change, but because Luke lives and breathes the changes needed for our city. Luke is a Lewiston native who would sit down with residents and do something with their concerns. By expanding our tax base to prioritize small […]
Cal Thomas: What’s needed is renovation
It’s time to renovate the government, public schools and universities. If that means starting over, so be it. We can’t go on like this. If we do, disaster awaits, because the history of nations that ignore the house equivalent of a cracked foundation or leaky roof are doomed to self-destruction.