The upcoming election in Lewiston is about electing a mayor who will bring a vision to improve the city. The community needs new ideas that have positive impact for all residents. Mayoral candidate Ben Chin has progressive ideas. He has always advocated for justice and fairness for all. He has been one of the leaders […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Donate their income
This is in response to a photo and caption (regional edition, Sept. 12) of students at a rally for RSU 9. Perhaps the students are too young to vote, but some of them looked old enough to work. If they are so worried about school funding, they could donate their income to their RSU, which […]
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Merger would go against Auburn
As a resident of Auburn, I am particularly alarmed by the proposed merger with Lewiston. Under a new charter, proposed by the Joint Charter Commission, three wards would be located in Lewiston, two wards would be located in Auburn, and two more would be straddling the Androscoggin River. That could result in a real “tyranny […]
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Potential would be limitless
I will be voting in favor of One LA on Nov. 7. Simply put, I think the potential for this region is limitless if we were to merge governments. When two cities are this close together, rivalries aren’t helpful. One LA is the start of a solution that makes the region more attractive for jobs […]
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Cayer stands in the middle
Some of Lewiston’s candidates for mayor lean far to the left; some lean far to the right. The mayoral race should be non-partisan. I believe only one candidate stands solidly in the middle — independent Mark Cayer. Cayer’s campaign slogan is “Your city, my city, our city.” The inclusiveness of his slogan makes me confident […]
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Slash business tax rate
As a small business owner, I know that the middle class, which makes up the majority of small business owners and their employees, has taken the brunt of the damage the economy suffered during the Obama years. We have borne the burden. Most politicians, pundits and lay folks use the words “business owner” to imply […]
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Destroying Auburn's identity
Recently, I watched eight men make a decision that will fundamentally alter the landscape in Auburn forever. Led by city councilor Jim Pross, who is originally from New Jersey, the council decided to cease protections of the phenomenally unique Auburn agricultural zone by voting to adopt the Recreational Planned Unit Development Ordinance amendments. The council […]
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Business as usual isn't best option
The time to combine Lewiston and Auburn has come. I have lived in Auburn for 29 years — longer than anywhere else. I have served on the Auburn School Committee and the Lewiston-Auburn Community Forest Board and am active in the community. Auburn’s history includes several expansions: part of Poland in 1852, Danville in 1867 […]
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Use the southbound lanes
I have seen the news about evacuating the cities in Florida for the storms but I can’t understand why are they not using the other side of the highway — all the traffic is going out, none coming in — so utilize the other side. That would relieve a lot of stress on both drivers […]
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Cayer an advocate for Lewiston
I have known Mark Cayer during his time on the Lewiston City Council and have been impressed by his understanding and critical thinking on issues for the city. He has continually proven himself to be an advocate for the city of Lewiston. His action in supporting economic growth for Lewiston is one aspect of his […]