We have known Ed Rabasco for 20 years. We appreciate his intellect as he volunteers to fulfill the duties of moderating Poland town meetings and serving on the RSU 16 school board for 12 years. His dedication to his community is unwavering. Rabasco is the ideal candidate for district attorney because he would work collaboratively […]
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.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Diane Grandmaison: ‘Experience counts,’ re-elect Rep. Cloutier
Sometimes you meet a person, and you think the person is interesting. You meet the same person again and you know this person is a born leader. Of course, I’m talking about Kristen Cloutier. She has served on the Lewiston School Committee and was elected to the Lewiston City Council. She was chosen by council […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Tamera Grieshaber: Rep. Cloutier ‘a proven transformational leader for Lewiston’
I am pleased to endorse Kristen Cloutier as state representative for newly-created House District 94. Kristen has a long history of community service, as past mayor of Lewiston, City Council president, Ward 5 councilor, and two terms as the representative of District 60, prior to redistricting. I have never met anyone whose dedication to serving […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts Jr.: America in winter
This … is a nation where the trees have gone barren and the birds have flown, a nation shivering in the Alpine freeze of disunion, disaffection and disillusionment, of disinvestment in the greater us.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Roger Fuller: Vote for Craven for integrity, experience
In November, we face a choice for our representatives to Augusta. Their work is important as they consider what is best for our community, our city, and our state. To be successful, we need to elect a person of integrity and a person with experience. Margaret Craven is just such a person as she runs […]
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Robert Martin: Rep. Libby takes a stand for her constituents
Writing for the paper isn’t typically my thing, but there is a time and place for it. We all want our voices to be heard; maybe others can relate. I am a husband and father. A man who likes to mind my own business. I work hard day in and day out to take care […]
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Dave Duguay: Vote Schmersal-Burgess for state House District 77
I’ve proudly served as Oxford County commissioner for many years. I’m an independent with no party affiliation. This has allowed me to make decisions based on what I think is in the best interests of my friends and neighbors. No political considerations. Augusta is quite another situation. Party cooperation is important. The Legislature and the […]
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Stephen Austin: Rep. Libby fights for constituents’ interests
I am a lifelong resident of Maine and have always stayed out of politics, until this time. However, I feel it’s now critical for everyone to pay close attention to, and to be more involved in, our representation in Augusta. For that reason I have chosen to support Rep. Laurel Libby in this election for […]