Just recently the Lewiston Education Association, which represents a large portion of the city’s educational staff, endorsed Jason Lavoie to be the at-large representative on the Lewiston School Committee. LEA’s choice is a good one. Jason Lavoie has spent a number of years working on the front lines of education as an educational technician with […]
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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Spring Gouette: Hawes ‘knows what’s at stake’ for Auburn
I ask Auburn residents, isn’t it time that we elect a city councilor who has kids in the schools, volunteers as a coach, and knows what’s at stake for Auburn? Ryan Hawes is all this, and a vice president of a credit union, too. I wonder how could we go wrong with someone who would […]
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Jamie Caouette: Parks ‘goes above and beyond’ for Lewiston
Megan Parks, who is running for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee, is dedicated to the city more than anybody I have crossed paths with over the years. Her passion to work with homelessness and people in need speaks volumes about her character. She goes above and beyond and is always willing to help when […]
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Serge Abergel: A campaign ‘to keep renewable energy out of Maine’
Texas and Florida-based oil and gas companies NextEra, Calpine and Vistra purchased Question 1. Ninety-five percent of funding opposing the clean energy corridor comes from these companies. They invested millions into signature gathering efforts. Big oil and gas companies are using Mainers as pawns in their game of chess to keep polluting while protecting their […]
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Theo Chen: Unvaccinated first responders prolong pandemic
The Sun Journal’s Oct. 17 article, “‘Nightmare scenarios’: Emergency medical responders contend with vaccine mandates,” failed to point out the obvious. First responders deal closely and directly with the general public. The COVID delta variant is extremely contagious and sometimes deadly. Vaccines are proven to greatly prevent the spread of COVID and the chances of severe […]
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Adilah Muhammad: Sheline a ‘progressive city ambassador’ for Lewiston
Lewiston is primed and ready for a thoughtful and progressive city ambassador with an eye toward the future. As a co-working entrepreneur, Carl Sheline has demonstrated his commitment to fostering a community of entrepreneurs and innovators in the heart of downtown Lewiston. He recognizes that cultivating the doers and makers in our city is an […]
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Cal Thomas: Elites and their elitism
Despite what they often say, politicians are mostly looking out for themselves, not average people, who constitute the majority. It is a major reason why Donald Trump was elected president in 2016 and still has a faithful and unquestioning following.
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Bill Coffin: Sheline would treat all Lewiston residents equally as mayor
I write in support of Carl Sheline for mayor of the city of Lewiston. By virtue of his longtime residency and business operations in Lewiston, Carl understands the strengths and weaknesses of Lewiston. He knows of the challenges we face in finances, business development, schools, housing, and public services such as fire, police and pubic […]