Another election cycle is upon us; who am I going to vote for? Does it even really matter? Should I even bother at all? It’s not like they listen. Some tough things to ponder while we sit at the table, sipping our coffee and trying to figure out how we are going to make X […]

My mute button is getting a workout already. It’s 12 months too early to start with this noise. Can’t we have any peace from politics? It starts immediately after an election on and on and on. Campaigning could be limited to a few televised debates. I can judge the candidates by the way they conduct […]

Over the past six years, I have sat on the Auburn School Committee. During that time I’ve never seen a mayor take his seat on the committee. When Mayor Jason Levesque took the seat two years ago, and was appointed chair of the finance committee, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. What I found […]

There is a false belief among some, including Congressman Jared Golden, that most who have attended college are members of the economic elite. Golden recently claimed many of those who took out student loans went on to “six-figure salaries.” While student loans were essential for thousands of low-income Mainers to escape poverty, about 40% of […]

I couldn’t disagree more with Ellen Field (“Tired of Trump, Trump, Trump,” Aug. 17). Donald Trump has done more in four years than Joe Biden has thought of doing. Trump lowered taxes and attempted to shut the border, we were paying $2.15 a gallon for gas, food was reasonable, and he got along with other […]

I am writing to express my enthusiastic endorsement for the reelection of Mayor Jason Levesque in Auburn. Throughout his term, he has exemplified true leadership and dedication to our community. Under Mayor Levesque’s guidance, Auburn has experienced remarkable progress. His commitment to economic growth has resulted in the creation of new jobs and businesses, revitalizing […]

In the movie Little Caesar, Edward G. Robinson portrays a gangster named Caesar “Rico” Bandello. At the end of the movie as he lies fatally wounded he asks, “Is this the end of Rico?” Maybe the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) will spell the end of Donald Trump. According to the New York […]

Twenty months ago my family and I moved from Florida to beautiful Lewiston, where my wife was born. I began to check out local businesses, the library, the arts — Franco Center and The Public Theatre. I attended a few City Council meetings and some of the merchant meetings on Lisbon Street.  I am very […]

I am a retired owner of a successful family business. Over many years I witnessed the hardships small businesses have suffered at the mercy of our larger communities. Our citizens have had to shop elsewhere, because of lack of resources available in our city. Jason Levesque, as Auburn’s mayor, saw the need for growth and […]

On Aug. 31 a letter, “Do not be duped by Auburn political signs” from Brad Kowalski, shocked this 81-year-old lifelong Auburn resident. I have both signs: the first was last year encouraging all residents to Protect Lake Auburn (our drinking water); the second appeared a month ago, after I met Jeff Harmon, who listened to […]