I am writing in support of Jason Lavoie’s candidacy for the Lewiston School Committee. He was just endorsed by the Lewiston Education Association, and has a career based in education in both Lewiston and Auburn. He is dedicated to his students. I ask residents to vote for him for Lewiston School Committee. Kaileigh Tara, Lewiston

In the Oct. 2 articles about Tom Brady and his former coach, Bill Belichick, sure, only trees have more rings than Tom. But Mr. Belichick is no slouch. His mentor, Bill Parcells, is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Amen. Janet Kinney, Jay      

I write to offer my full endorsement of Carl Sheline for election to the office of mayor for our city of Lewiston. I have known Carl ever since he has lived in our community. He truly is community-oriented by his years of involvement in the business community as well as his civic engagement. Carl is […]

For the Auburn City Council Ward 1 seat, I frankly feel we need a younger candidate for so many reasons: to be in touch with our range of generations, to have the energy and vitality to get dutifully on committees and boards, and serve and support the city initiatives through the council and city managers. […]

Lewiston deserves a mayor who truly cares for the city, its residents — and always has its best interests in mind. Donna Gillespie is that person. A Lewiston resident for the last 30 years, Donna has been witness to the positive changes the city has undergone during this time. Of the two candidates running in […]

As a Maine taxpayer and nearby resident, I am pleased to hear the city of Lewiston has received its first tax payment tied to the New England Clean Energy Connect project. The $1.55 million in property taxes paid by NECEC to the city of Lewiston represents roughly half of the full year’s payment. I ask […]

I’m sure people have seen ads and signs in support of the New England Clean Energy Connect project. For context, the corridor is a project implemented by multinational corporation Avangrid to help Massachusetts fulfill its renewable energy contracts. The corridor is using hydropower from Canada, building a transmission line through 145 miles of Maine, including […]

On Tuesday, Nov. 2, voters in Franklin County will indicate if they wish to abolish the position of elected county treasurer. If this effort is successful, voters will surrender their right to choose the county treasurer and will transfer that power to the Franklin County commissioners. A Sun Journal article, “Franklin County commissioners move forward […]

In his interesting Sept. 26 Riverview Mirror column, Elliot Epstein asks why the COVID vaccination program still encounters resistance, especially compared to strong acceptance by our citizenry of the Salk polio vaccination of the 1950s. I have some thoughts. Following World War II there was a several-year period of social conformity in the United States. […]

This letter is for the homeless. People should look around, and they would see what I see. There are so many empty buildings that are not being used. It’s getting cold, and winter is just around the corner. People should do the right thing and give the homeless a place to keep warm. There are […]