I will vote against the current status quo in Auburn. Let’s reject the steamrolling of environmental issues, the rampant bullying, private messages that belittle and threaten people who express concerns, public declarations calling residents and experts liars. My votes are for public officials who will listen to, respect, and properly represent the citizens of Auburn. […]

“Stupid is as stupid does,” Forest Gump. “Life is tough, but it’s tougher if you’re stupid,” John Wayne. “You can’t fix stupid,” too many people have said this to count. Stupid people doing stupid things for stupid reasons are all the rage, if one wants to connect with stupid people who feel and agree that […]

I urge Ward 2 voters to support Susan Longchamps for Lewiston’s City Council. She is smart, caring, collaborative and practical. She wears many different hats, and engages with members of our community from every ward and every socio-economic and cultural background — and treats all with respect and dignity. She is a savvy, determined, and […]

I write to express my strong support for Jeff Harmon to be the next mayor of Auburn. I have lived in Auburn for most of my 83 years. Never before have I so firmly believed that we must have new city leadership. It is imperative for us to elect a mayor who has the ability […]

I see a lot of people comparing Pine Tree Power with other consumer-owned utilities across the state. To me, that’s like comparing one wild Maine blueberry to the largest pumpkin at the Skowhegan Fair. The smallest consumer-owned utility has just over a hundred customers, while the largest has fewer than 13,000. Central Maine Power and […]

Members of the Lewiston Education Association completed their screening and endorsement of municipal candidates for the 2023 election earlier this month. We are pleased to announce our endorsement of the following candidates: City Council: Ward 3, Scott Harriman; Ward 4, Michael Roy; Ward 5, Billie Jayne Cooke; and Ward 6, David Chittim. School Committee: Ward 1, Phoenix McLaughlin; Ward 3, Elizabeth […]

Another hunting season begins this Saturday, Oct. 28. I hope people respect property owners and, whenever possible, ask their permission before taking loaded weapons onto their land. More importantly, they should fully identify their target and beyond, and not shoot at noises or rustling bushes. They should remember Karen Wood, Megan Ripley and Karen Wrentzel, […]

I am writing to support the reelection of Paul Beauparlant to the Lewiston School Committee. He possesses to a high degree two valuable characteristics necessary for school board members: knowledge and commitment. Paul knows public education. He spent over four decades teaching at the middle and high school levels, advising students in the Interact Club, […]

Every day we see commercial after commercial urging us to vote “no” on Question 3. They tell us that Question 3 will cost the state of Maine over $13 billion. I wonder how much money Central Maine Power has spent so far airing all these commercials? Just saying. Paul Bilodeau, Greene

I write to voice my enthusiastic support for Susan Longchamps as the prospective Lewiston city councilor. Susan possesses a clear vision for the future of our city, one that is inclusive, innovative and responsive to the evolving needs of our diverse population. What sets Susan apart is her approachability and willingness to engage with the […]