I write in support of Carl Sheline’s campaign for mayor of Lewiston. I served on the Maine Music Society board with him, and I admire his dedication to improving our fine city. Through his commitment of his own personal time, he shows that he values our city’s culture and arts community. As the performing arts […]
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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Renee Courtemanche: Reelect Parks to Lewiston School Committee
As a lifelong resident of Lewiston, mother of two school-aged children, nurse in the community, and former Lewiston School Committee member, I fully support the reelection of Megan Parks as Lewiston’s at-large School Committee member. Having served with Megan for two years and observing her service to our community, educators and students over the course […]
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Richard Grandmaison: Roebuck brings education, compassion to Lewiston council
I will be voting for Caleb Roebuck to represent Ward 2 on the Lewiston City Council. Caleb is the current Ward 2 city councilor. He impressed me by his respect for people who have different views by taking the time to listen to them. His goal is to help people and the city with his […]
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Marnie Morneault: Reelect Parks to Lewiston School Committee
I am writing in support of Megan Parks in her run for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee. Megan has provided steady support and guidance as the chairperson of the committee. This last year and a half have been challenging as an educator and community member. Megan has steered the committee on a solid, respectful […]
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Melissa Bilodeau: Staples ‘great’ for Auburn City Council
I married Dana Staples because he is smart, kind and he is a great listener. These are also the reasons I know he will make a great councilor for the city of Auburn. Dana is passionate about making the city of Auburn a better place for people to live and work. He left Maine to […]
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Froma Harrop: Yes, our economic problems are ‘high class’
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain recently got sucked into the cyclone when he approved of a tweet that called most of our current economic challenges “high class problems.” The view that some positive developments lay behind current inflation and supply-chain woes mutated into cause for outrage. Pundits on both CNN and Fox News pummeled Klain for alleged insensitivity to consumer suffering.
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Carole Richards: Biden’s ‘new social agenda’ good for middle class
I encourage people to support President Biden’s new social agenda. If money flows to the top earners it goes into banks, sometimes in foreign countries. But if money flows to the middle class it is spent locally on food, daycare, new cars, gas, etc. The minimum wage increase is finally enough to support families in […]
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Carl Dill: Hawes offers drive, determination to Auburn council
When I heard of Ryan Hawes, the first question I had was why I should vote for him for Auburn City Council. It’s a valid question. And what makes him special? Will he support Auburn’s growth and stand for lowering our taxes? Does he believe that people should have the flexibility to do what they […]