The Auburn School Committee should ensure that a school district’s administrators serve the best interest of students, all while reflecting the values of a community. It is not a fraternity where one pledges allegiance to the “powers that be.” Members should ask the hard questions, listen to different viewpoints, vet the issues and the budget. […]

Though I am a resident of Lewiston, I write today to encourage the voters of Auburn to vote for Jason Levesque for mayor in November. I have known Levesque for somewhat more than 20 years — going back to the days when he was fresh out of the Armed Services and volunteering as a swim […]

Stephanie Gelinas is a great leader. Being the founder and executive director of Sandcastle Clinical and Education Services in Lewiston has given her the understanding of the needs of this community. Being a lifelong resident of Lewiston, a past Chamber of Commerce board member and board chair, as well as a current member, she is […]

In Auburn, it is vital that residents vote their values, so I will be voting for Jason Levesque for mayor in November. Levesque is an effective advocate for economic opportunity and quality of life. Recreation, environment and community is the motto at the Lake Auburn Community Center, and who better to grow those values (proportionally) […]

This in response to the article about the school nurse’s workload at the Robert V. Connors Elementary School (Sun Journal, Sept. 24). The school should have opened with two nurses to accommodate the children’s needs. The new school houses what were Longley and Martel schools. Each school had its own nurse. If the population of […]

As a resident of Lewiston, it is my hope that Zachary Pettengill is re-elected to his position as Ward 2 city councilor. I have had the fortune of getting to know Pettengill. He is connected to the past, present and future of Lewiston. He has historical ties to the community, being the son and grandson […]

As a Ward 4 resident and voter, I am casting my vote for Rhyanna Larose for Auburn City Council. Her experience and knowledge of the town and the people make her an excellent candidate. I am interested in her ideas to help protect and preserve Auburn’s natural resources and bring clean and renewable energy for […]

On Nov. 5, I will be voting for Mark Cayer as the next mayor of Lewiston. Cayer has proven himself, again and again, as a person who serves for all the right reasons. He provides a leadership style that takes politics out of local decisions and puts taxpayers and residents first. His vision for moving […]

In her first term on the City Council representing Ward 1, Holly Lasagna has done the hard work needed to move Auburn forward. She has served on the new high school building committee and currently participates on the steering committee to design and implement an effective new strategic plan. She devoted time to the agriculture […]

I endorse Rhyanna Larose for Auburn’s Ward 4 City Councilor. Larose is a life-long Auburn resident and has a keen sense of what makes our community special. She is a young professional who strongly supports local small business as well responsible, sustainable economic development. She is also an avid outdoor enthusiast who volunteers countless hours […]