Endorsing Kristen Cloutier’s bid to represent District 94 of the Maine House of Representatives is a pleasure. Serving with Kristen on the Lewiston Auburn Railroad Committee has given me first-hand observation into the dedication, insight and responsibility she brings to her commitments. Her outlook and input reflect her approach to benefit the community she serves. […]

This past winter was a long, cold, and costly one characterized by unaffordable electric rate increases. As ISO New England reported in March, “colder weather, higher demand, and spiking natural gas prices converged in January to push New England wholesale electricity prices to their highest levels since February 2014.” Maine needs real, sustainable solutions for […]

I am very concerned about the mass shootings that happen almost every day in this country. I believe in the right to self-defense, but I don’t need a military-style weapon. Why are these available to anyone? To me they should be against the law. Only the military and our police force should have those. I […]

There are people who want to use guns to kill many; we consider them evil or mentally ill. We will never be able to identify and affect all these people. There are people who want to kill others because of the color of their skin, and there are media stars who encourage this hatred. We […]

I hear a lot of news on the price of gas that is way too high, due to the Biden administration. This concerns our senior citizens greatly, being on a fixed income. Maine is a really cold-weather state, and so are many other states. My heating bill last year was $2,450, and this year it […]

Eric Brakey listens to his constituents, even the youngest ones. When in the Maine Senate, Eric was famous for visiting classrooms to teach kids how Augusta works. During each lesson, Brakey would appoint students “legislators for the day,” take their ideas for new laws, and walk them through the full legislative process: from committee to […]

The boundaries between human and humane are surely being tested in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Mass graves are being created in order to cover up genocide underway. Blackmail is the retaliation of choice for the evil-doers who are guilty as sin. These people are numb from the shoulders up when suffering is at […]

Before becoming a state representative, I served a full career in the U.S. Air Force. One of the first things you learn when you go to battle is making sure you know who has your back. As our congressman, Bruce Poliquin always had my back, along with all of my fellow service-members — and I […]

I write this letter in support of Kristen Cloutier in her campaign for state Legislature. Kristen is a common sense leader who puts aside partisan politics to fight for Lewiston and its residents. She has served Lewiston in many capacities, consistently keeping a mentality of common sense. When an issue arises, she educates herself and […]

“Protect Lake Auburn.” Signs stating this are everywhere and with good reason. Lake Auburn, our drinking water source and its watershed, protected for 100 years by our Twin City ancestors and water officials, may soon be negatively affected by zoning changes and proposed development near the lake. This proposed development is short-sighted in my opinion. […]