I have known Jason Levesque for many years and know him to be a man of his word. He always seeks others’ opinions and checks his facts before embracing either side of an issue. With the merger proposal, he has reviewed both sides of the issue and understands that both cities can accomplish all of […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Bouchard the best candidate
I am voting for Shane Bouchard for mayor of Lewiston. He has the experience of currently serving Lewiston as the Ward 4 city councilor, and I always know where he stands on issues. Bouchard has no problem with tackling difficult situations and making tough decisions. He opposes the Lewiston-Auburn merger and is ready to work […]
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Chin has a vision and a plan
There is nothing wrong with people being asked to work in exchange for public assistance. It is well known that when a person has a meaningful job, he or she can rise out of his or her own situation while benefitting the public good and the community. The offshoots of that are higher self-esteem, learning […]
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School improvements necessary
On Nov. 7, citizens of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland will vote to approve a middle school building proposal to alleviate serious overcrowding, remove inadequate portable classrooms and improve the safety of both the middle school and high school. The RSU 16 superintendent, the director of operations, and the school board chairperson have made numerous […]
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A chance to impact the future
On Nov. 7, I plan to vote in favor of the merger of Lewiston and Auburn. The three major goals of better economic opportunities, better schools and improved public safety are positive and achievable goals. The cities are better together. I hope the public will take the time to get educated and informed; that people […]
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Support for Mark Cayer
I write in support of Mark Cayer for mayor of Lewiston. I like to refer to myself as a liberal Republican, or a Republicrat. There are some Democratic ideas I like and there are Republican ideas I like. What I don’t like is how Republicans and Democrats go at one another to push their agendas. […]
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Try to understand the issue
Signs of No Merger or One L/A are all over Lewiston and Auburn. But on the ballot, the word “merger” is not used at all. The referendum question is “Do you approve the charter and consolidation agreement as recommended by the Lewiston Auburn Joint Charter Commission?” A simple referendum question, easily understood, should have been […]
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Cayer the choice for Lewiston
I served four years on the Lewiston City Council with Mark Cayer. We did not always agree with each other but, because of his willingness to listen and find common ground, we usually found a solution. Cayer values everyone’s opinions. I came to realize the importance of compromise because of him. Because of his leadership […]
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Cayer an independent thinker
Challenges and changes face Lewiston, and residents must choose a new mayor accordingly. Mark Cayer is the person who can lead, with experience, wisdom and common sense. His extensive professional and political experience has consistently shown that he respects and thoughtfully considers a wide range of perspectives and has the ability to create common ground […]
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No guarantees with merger
There is no “fear of change,” as indicated by Gene Geiger, regarding those opposed to change. He simply tries to paint those opposed as irrational and living in the past. Sadly, he and others have torn this community apart with their negative remarks about teachers, the community and the cities’ leadership. To say we are […]