Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary distributes masks

Peter Elias: Reelect Sheats to House District 64

As both constituent and medical professional, I strongly support Rep. Bettyann Sheats for House District 64. She richly deserves her reputation as a public health candidate and community advocate. Her approach is well researched and science-based. She championed the Kids Safe Products Act banning BPA from baby bottles. She has worked to get hormone-disrupting PFAs […]

Diane Jackson: Bennett for state Senate

During these unprecedented times in our state, we need representatives in Augusta who have the experience and understanding to guide us through these uncertain times. I hope voters join me and my family in supporting Rick Bennett for Senate. Rick has that experience and the ability to bring people together for the common good. Having […]

Kora Temple Octoberfest drive-thru supper reported a success

LEWISTON — “It was another successful fundraising event for Kora Shriners this past weekend. On behalf of the 1,600-plus Kora Nobles that work hard to support our 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children, we are so very appreciative of the public support,” stated Kora’s leader for 2020 Potentate Sonny Jutras of the Octoberfest drive-thru meal. Over […]

Pam Vaillancourt: ‘Keep America Great’ with Trump

We are voting for candidates who’ll either uphold the founding fathers’ vision of America (Trump) or will turn it into a socialist nation (Biden). We’ve seen in true history (not what is commonly taught in schools, unfortunately) that socialism doesn’t work. Look at China, Russia, and Venezuela. Socialists say things that sound good, but they […]

Chris L’Hommedieu: Dems should back Barrett for court

I am very liberal, and urge Democrats to vote, unanimously, to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Allow me to explain. Our history has almost universally respected the president’s right to fill vacancies to the court. The process should work to block only the most extreme nominees. On Jan. 20, 1801, after […]

Yvon Chouinard: Gideon has pro-environmental record

I was born in Lewiston and spent my early days in Lisbon. My company, Patagonia, has had a store in Freeport since 1988, and I care deeply about Maine. Its special character relies on the independent culture of its people and the health of its land and waters. Sen. Collins has demonstrated inconsistent environmental leadership. […]

Local Foods Local Places Action Plan to launch at celebration

LEWISTON/AUBURN — The public is invited to the Celebration and Public Launch of the Local Foods Local Places (LFLP) Action Plan for Lewiston-Auburn during the lunch hour from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, virtually via Zoom. The event was rescheduled from April. Finalized earlier this year, the LFLP Action Plan serves as a […]

Mark Cayer: Re-elect Libby to Senate District 21

I am pleased to share with the community my support for Sen. Nate Libby’s bid for re-election. Nate is not an unknown. In fact, he served two terms as a city councilor, one term as a state House representative, and now he serves all of Lewiston representing us as District 21 senator. I first met […]

Jacqueline Leclerc: Vote for Biden for president

If you are not happy with the results of the 2016 election, vote for Joe Biden. In 2016, too many people did not want to vote for Hillary Clinton, many cast their vote for an alternative candidate who had no chance of winning, and way too many citizens did not vote at all. The only […]