Kudos to Jim Wellehan on his letter to the editor calling on Auburn citizens to continue to act on the environmental issues affecting their city, lake and neighborhoods (“Protect Lake Auburn, preserve clean air, water,” Aug. 4). Government can and should positively affect citizens’ quality of life. As proof of that, I cite the condition […]

One of your published letters claimed Eric Brakey, if elected to the Maine Senate, will fight for Mainers’ rights as he did for the rights of those who want to carry a concealed gun without a permit. Ten years ago, Brakey came to Maine and served as state director of the failed Libertarian Ron Paul […]

I fully support Rep. Kristen Cloutier for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives for District 94. Lewiston and the State of Maine have consistently benefited from Kristen’s unwavering commitment to true and impactful public service. Kristen authentically represents her Lewiston constituents. She actively engages with our community at all levels — from serving on […]

Something seemed unseemly at the Aug. 1 Auburn City Council meeting about development zone issues. I mean one veteran council member said, “I’m ashamed of some of the tactics we try to do.” I wonder what she meant. Could it have anything to do with efforts spearheaded by the mayor to get the housing results […]

That the Auburn Water District Board of Trustees (AWD-BOT) decided recently to hire a public relations team to handle the public outcry regarding the Lake Auburn Watershed is laughable, but understandable given the direction they appear to be headed in. Lately, it seems as though the control of every board of governance in the city […]

We write in support of Kristen Cloutier for re-election as Lewiston’s District 94 representative in Augusta. Having each served as School Committee members, we especially appreciate her attention to our students, her sympathetic ear, and her deep understanding of our local needs. For instance, Kristen was instrumental in expanding the availability of oral hygiene services […]

In researching political candidate backgrounds (corporate ties, voting records, etc.), I am impressed with the character and integrity of Eric Brakey, running for State Senate. He has a proven record with initiatives, like gun rights (sponsored and passed constitutional carry in Maine, helped to pass the “Right To Try” in Maine, and passing bills that […]

I write in rebuttal to Mr. Joe Voisine (“Government takes from middle class to help poor,” Aug. 2). First I must say the only fox these hens need to worry about is one former Gov. Paul LePage, who gave back $300 million meant for Maine health care. After World War II the American people, at […]

The profits for three oil companies just this quarter — April, May and June — were Chevron, $11.6 billion; Shell, $16.7 billion; and ExxonMobil, $17.9 billion. Meanwhile, Republicans refuse to put a tax on excess profits. The CEOs and stockholders of these oil companies and their Republican politicians want to thank people for paying high […]

I have been waiting for dental care for poor adults for 36 years. I have a very good example of one of the reasons it is a good idea. I had some tenants who were on Aid to Families with Dependent Children. The mother had a toothache. It needed to be pulled. She was out […]