When I moved to Auburn from North Carolina five years ago, while walking my dog, I met a man working in his front yard. His name was Tim, and we engaged in several conversations. During those conversations I found him to be an open listener who cares deeply about his community, its environment, and its […]

It is with great pride that I write to support Paul Beauparlant for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee for Ward 7. Paul’s experience as a teacher for more than 40 years gives him a very unique perspective on the current state of education in Lewiston. He has supported all learners — those who may […]

Megan Parks, at-large candidate for the Lewiston School Committee, has long-standing student advocacy and community involvement. Therefore, I fully support her reelection. Megan has been involved in our city for years, engaged the community, and served on several local organizations’ boards. I know her to be an outstanding, intelligent and enthusiastic person dedicated to our […]

As I consider David Chittim as a candidate for the Lewiston City Council for Ward 6, I thought about a recent experience when we volunteered for a local organization whose bylaws needed an update. David’s contributions to the revision were very insightful; he collaborated with other members and was able to participate thoughtfully in the […]

I hope Lewiston residents join me in voting to reelect Carl Sheline as mayor. Carl has provided leadership on so many issues that are important to the citizens of our great city. And he has worked with a City Council majority that was neither transparent nor working in the best interest of Lewiston. As an […]

It can be challenging to get people to pay attention to local politics. However, this year there seems to be a lot of interest in local issues. Many people see that the city of Auburn is moving in the wrong direction. With the elimination of curbside recycling and the sweeping zoning changes that could affect […]

Jeff Harmon has demonstrated his willingness, enthusiasm and skills to assume Auburn’s mayorship. Mr. Harmon has regularly attended City Council meetings, Planning Board meetings and public gatherings. Jeff has clearly addressed issues before city government and has actively participated with community groups concerned with municipal legislative impacts upon neighborhoods, natural resources and sensible growth. Jeff […]

I am writing to endorse Carl Sheline for a second term as Lewiston’s mayor. As an artist and downtown Lewiston business owner, I have deeply appreciated his support for small businesses and the arts. He is a mayor who shows up and genuinely cares about the city and its people. He remains professional and direct, […]

I have been very disappointed in the direction Auburn’s administration and leadership has been taking in the last few years. It feels that the benefit of a minority far outweighs the good of the majority. The candidacy of Jeff Harmon offers me some hope for the future. With him as mayor and hopefully a complete […]

As lifelong residents of Lewiston, my husband and I have always felt valued and heard in our community. We and our neighbors have been arguably combating what has become an insurmountable obstacle in our grouping. Three dogs barking literally 24/7 and alone at all times. Three years and counting. Repeated calls to police, animal control […]