I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Jeff Harmon’s candidacy for mayor of Auburn. Jeff identifies the important role of openness and transparency in promoting trust in our local government. He values the concerns of all residents of Auburn and supports engagement and collaboration. His calm and unruffled demeanor is an attribute that […]

At its Sept. 25 meeting, the Greene Select Board voted to override the vote of the people. At multiple town meetings the citizens of our town voted not to allow the town to use tax money to hire someone to cut dead trees on private property even if they may fall on to a road […]

It is with great enthusiasm that I support Jeff Harmon as Auburn’s next mayor. I hope others do as well, and here is why. I am one of more than 2,400 Auburn citizens who signed petitions to protect our drinking water and stop the wholesale rezoning of our neighborhoods that the current mayor and his […]

We read and hear a lot these days about rights, most recently in a discussion among Maine School Administrative District 52 board members (“Turner-based school board revises wording on parental rights on student education,” Sept. 26) What’s decidedly missing in these discussions is equal attention to responsibilities. Yes, parents have the right to be partners […]

It is my pleasure to recommend Paul Beauparlant for reelection to Lewiston School Committee in Ward 7. As a fellow educator that was once a student teacher under Mr. Beauparlant, I would like to assure the residents of Lewiston that their students could not be in better hands than with Paul defending their interests. Paul […]

Developer Jessica Klimek, an Auburn native, said in a recent Bangor Daily News story that mayoral challenger, Jeff Harmon, is putting the better interests of the community aside and is among a group of older residents who “just don’t want change.” If one changes the word “older” to “gay, Black, or Catholic residents,” one can […]

Carl Sheline has served the city of Lewiston as mayor with energy, dedication, compassion and skill. He has been attentive to and supportive of the efforts of Lewiston residents, especially those in the downtown, to improve our community’s quality of life for everyone. Carl has been proactive in responding to the concerns of small businesses. […]

Tough times demand tough leaders. Anyone who crosses the bridge from Auburn into Lewiston and travels up our once-grand Main Street corridor knows that we are heading deeper into tougher times with each passing day. What shocks visitors brings tears to the eyes of longtime residents. While acknowledging and celebrating the positive is important, mayoral […]

I am honored to write this letter urging Lewiston’s Ward 7 voters to cast their ballot for Paul R. Beauparlant for the Lewiston School Committee. Paul has spent his career on the frontlines of education. His success is centered on his commitment to the students and families as an educator. He carries with him that […]

It is my pleasure to write this endorsement of Paul Beauparlant for Lewiston School Committee in Ward 7. I worked with Paul at Edward Little High School for 43 years and found him to be one of the most honest, honorable men I know. He is well loved by both students and staff for his […]