The government does not own my land. Nor does it own me on my land, for I vote. I control the government on my land because I vote, and my vote is more powerful than the government’s words, for this is my land. And we the people, of the United States of America, have the […]

I think it is about time we start electing people to the Lewiston City Council who are ready and able to meet the needs of middle class taxpayers. Along with other senior citizen voters, we live at 46 Rosedale St. leading to Ham Street and the dead end above. These two roads have been destroyed […]

One word has stood out to me throughout Carl Sheline’s first term as Lewiston’s mayor: committed. Carl is totally committed to this city and its residents. He shows up every day and is a tireless cheerleader and advocate for our best interests. From fighting to protect our drinking water, to supporting our local business community, […]

Today I met the political future of this amazing city, if we choose to vote and make a statement. Jeff Harmon is running for Auburn mayor, and he is the real deal. When is the last time folks met a person running for office who possesses uncommon common sense and is seeking public office to […]

In Joe Voisine’s letter published July 8 (“America does not need more government“), he concludes that the ’50s and ’60s in America were more normal than today. My following thoughts agree with him. An often-used word is respect. Yesteryear, yes, adults were respected by young people and authority figures were respected by adults, and anyone […]