I appreciated a Sept. 19 guest column by University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings about an effort USM is launching at its Lewiston-Auburn campus. I believe the “LA to BA” initiative holds great promise for LA region’s economy, people, and employers, as well as Maine’s statewide economic potential. The focus areas and plans for […]

This letter is to express my gratitude and appreciation to the Lewiston city workers who keep the city looking beautiful. The flowers and grass around the Riverwalk are meticulously kept, and walking down Lisbon Street has been a real treat, seeing planters full of gorgeous flowers. Job well done. Marilyn Stevens, Lewiston

In a Sept. 28 letter, Clem Bechard attacks those “tearing down our history, making our founding fathers look like racists.” Amazing. How else would one describe anyone who holds another race in bondage? This is where Fox and far right-wing social media blather have gotten us. He also claims that students are being taught that […]

I write in support of Carl Sheline for mayor. I have served on the L-A Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce board with Carl and have seen him move change forward. He is effective at collaboration and pulling people together to work for change. Carl’s positive outlook would be good for the city as he leads it […]

Just about every media news outlet continues to lament the large numbers of Americans that still refuse to take the COVID vaccine. Why? I have a clue. Many of us hate needles poking into our arms anyway, and look away during that moment of insertion. But every channel broadcasting news on vaccinations repeatedly shows multiple […]