Our local politicians are nice people. Peggy Rotundo, Margaret Craven, Michel Lajoie and Jared Golden have represented our city for years. Look around Lewiston. Can people tell me what they’ve accomplished? We’ve seen a rise in crime, drugs, homelessness and housing projects. Portland has used Lewiston as a storage space to house their overflow of […]

It’s hunting season in Maine. And, as a Central Maine Power employee, I am proud that CMP land is open for Maine recreation. In fact, right now, Versant and CMP both allow access along thousands of miles of their power lines across the state. These corridors are open to all sorts of recreational activities like […]

Years ago, I wrote a letter to the editor about LifeFlight helicopters flying over our house at all hours of the day and night (“A life-saving service,” Aug. 1, 2015). We live on the top of Oak Hill in South Monmouth, which is equidistant from the Lewiston Central Maine Medical Center helipad and the highway […]

It is with great pleasure and pride that I support Kristen Cloutier for election to the Maine House of Representatives, District 94.    I am privileged to know Kristen as a long-time colleague, dedicated public servant, fellow working mom, and proud Lewiston resident. In all aspects of her life, Kristen leads with authenticity, care, and […]

I am pleased that Margaret Craven is again willing to represent Lewiston’s District 93 in the Maine State Legislature. Margaret’s tireless energy, broad experience and wholehearted dedication would continue to provide a forceful voice for the people of Lewiston. Margaret’s commitment to service comes from a deep sense of caring. She has sponsored or supported […]

I hope people vote for William Coffin for Androscoggin County commissioner, District 3 (Durham, Greene, part of Lewiston). A Lewiston High School and University of Southern Maine graduate (BS, Vocational Technology, Magna Cum Laude), Bill has long been active in local civic organizations. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Pine Tree Council […]

Some have lived long enough to realize almost everything changes. This is especially true regarding human endeavor. Unlike math or physics, society and institutions evolve. Labels and concepts get redefined. Does anyone agree on what conservative, liberal, libertarian or progressive mean? Textbook communism means collective ownership with shared effort and reward, yet so-called communist regimes […]

We are fortunate in Maine to have someone of Bettyann Sheats’ caliber running to serve in the state Senate. I have known Bettyann for more than a decade, and I admire her work ethic, her “can do” attitude and her optimism. She’s not driven by an “agenda” or a particular ideology, but rather by the […]