I write to enthusiastically support Renee Courtemanche for the Lewiston School Committee representing Ward 1. Ward 1has been represented by a strong advocate for the past three terms and continued representation by a parent is vitally important to ensuring success of Lewiston public schools. Courtemanche has been actively involved in the Geiger PTO for numerous […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Moving on with climate change
Four monster hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean within a span of a few weeks is not enough to dent the alt-right’s (aka Republican Party) mad fantasy denying the fact of climate change. Global warming doesn’t care whether President Donald Trump and the Republicans deny its existence, any more than the tide cared about Canute. It […]
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Embrace the future
It takes courage to move beyond the emotion associated with maintaining the status quo. Some individuals will always default to the past because it worked for generations, and maybe it did, but was it the best model? They are leaving no stone unturned to develop emotional arguments focused on using “labels” to preserve a failing […]
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Shannon for city council
Lewiston’s Ward 7 residents have a wonderful opportunity in sending Tom Shannon to the city council. I have known him for a number of years. He is a conscientious public servant who has a sharp pencil when it comes to analyzing budgets and finding savings. He balances that with dedication and compassion for the people […]
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Ben Chin an effective leader
The fair city of Lewiston is a unique community, connected to the entire world — a world in the throes of great change, conflict and promise. Lewiston needs leadership that can take all of that in and form good responses to the city’s immediate needs while looking to the future. That requires the courage to […]
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Chin's vision, values can be trusted
Since moving to the area, I have been impressed by the community commitment I have seen in many younger residents in Lewiston. They are making a big difference by bringing new ideas, energy, skills and enthusiasm, which gives me hope for the future. Now that I am reaching elder years, I am ready to pass […]
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Merger provides a possibility
What if the new Edward Little High School featured an arts center with space for performing and studio arts and students from throughout the community could attend? What if Lewiston High School created a science and technology center with apprenticeship programs and students from throughout the community could attend? What if special needs students could […]
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Doing things together
What do folks think about the Lewiston Auburn merger? Some say a lot of residents are against the merger. The poll that will count will be the vote in November, but for those interested, there are some facts. In 1996, LA Together did a scientific poll. Folks on both sides of the river said “yes” […]
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Good things add up
Pro-merger folks say a combined Lewiston-Auburn can save at least $2 million a year and up to nearly $5 million a year. The opposition has a different set of numbers and say one government costs more than two. It looks like “COLAC math” adds costs unrelated to a merger, such as extras the state may […]
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I see one community
I see Lewiston-Auburn as one community. Do the local merchants and businesses see one community in determining their business plans? Do organizations such as YMCA and Boys & Girls Club serve members from either city? Do the churches and religious organizations only allow members from one community? Do media organizations cater to residents from only […]