After reading the front page article in Oct. 8’s paper about retired Gen. Michael Flynn’s “ReAwaken America” rally in Batavia, New York, I was just as much dismayed to read detractors of this rally arguing that this country is a “pluralistic democracy” when we are a republic, as I was with Flynn arguing to restore […]

Bettyann Sheats would make a wonderful senator to represent us in District 20. I have known Bettyann for the past six years as a state representative and a valued neighbor. She is an intelligent, honorable woman who is a West Point graduate and an Army helicopter pilot veteran. She fought to improve veterans’ access to […]

Passing the Olde French Cemetery on Wilson Hill Road in Turner last week, I was delighted to see someone had spruced it up, replacing the broken picket fence and putting up a newly painted sign. I frequently drive past the cemetery, and it’s a lovely destination for a walk through the woods. I’d sadly noted […]

I moved to Livermore Falls over six years ago and fell in love with the area. It’s a fairly safe community, and I have come to know many who have lived here all their lives. I love the outdoors, the simplicity of life here and the people. I also moved here because property taxes are […]

I submit this letter in support of Rep. Kristen Cloutier’s bid for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives, District 94. As a small business owner in downtown Lewiston, I reached out to Rep. Cloutier (currently representing District 60) for her help on an issue related to my business. I was happy with the enthusiastic […]

As a longtime community service colleague and friend, in my opinion Ed Plourde is the better candidate to serve as the Androscoggin County District 1 commissioner. Serving in that capacity since last January, he’s brought his many years of experience as Lewiston City Council chair, Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport board chair, and past president of the […]

I strongly support Peggy Rotundo for the next District 21 state senator. Peggy is always there when people need her. She is very supportive and helpful. She worked very hard to help us save No Name Pond. I know she would always be there for the people of Lewiston as our state senator. Jeanne Raymond, […]