Greydon McGloon: Rabasco ‘the best choice’ for tri-county DA

It’s obvious that we have some crime problems. It’s also obvious that staying the course in our current law enforcement and prosecution methods will do nothing to solve them. Ed Rabasco knows that and has a plan. That’s why he’s the best choice for district attorney. His plan to implement policies to reduce prison recidivism […]

Anne Goorhuis: Sheats a strong supporter of education

Bettyann Sheats is a candidate for Maine Senate who has always taken an interest in education. When her children were at Fairview Elementary in Auburn, Bettyann was a parent volunteer on the PTO for numerous years. She will listen to our educators and parents alike, because her practice is to build consensus. When Bettyann sat […]

Trudy Jacqmin: Brakey would hold D.C. accountable as state senator

I’ve known Eric Brakey since he was a young man, working on the Ron Paul presidential campaign a decade ago. Even then he was an excellent leader who listened and collaborated with everyone to achieve results. During his two terms in the Maine Senate, I was proud to know someone was representing me to defend […]

Debora Cleveland: Sheats an empathic, caring candidate for Senate District 20

Bettyann Sheats is a respected and effective legislator as well as an involved community member. As the former head of Children’s Services at the Auburn Public Library, I had the occasion to work with Bettyann to connect our elderly veterans with cards created by the children in our community. Bettyann was easy to work with, […]

Darby Ray: Lewiston needs Rotundo’s leadership ‘now more than ever’

When I learned that Peggy Rotundo was running for the Maine Senate, I danced a jig. Peggy is one of our state’s most celebrated and effective public servants because she meets people where they are, listens to their needs, and then works relentlessly to address those needs. In today’s hyper-polarized world, Peggy’s proven ability to […]

Cara Courchesne: Rotundo ‘a smart legislator who works across the aisle’

I was born and raised in Lewiston. After living elsewhere for over a decade, I came home. A few months later, Peggy Rotundo asked if I would volunteer for her campaign to represent Lewiston in the State Senate. I asked, “What if it’s a partisan nightmare at the State House?” She looked me in the […]

Larry Pettengill Jr.: Rotundo ‘does more than her part to help all of us’

I am a retired Lewiston firefighter and lifelong Lewiston resident. I am voting for Peggy Rotundo for state Senate. I wasn’t surprised to learn that the Maine Chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters just endorsed Peggy. During her time in the Legislature, Peggy made sure that we got the funding needed for Lewiston’s […]

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Nov. 1

Diane Poirier: Vote for Rep. Craven, vote for Lewiston

A vote for Rep. Margaret Craven is a vote for Lewiston. Margaret has been dedicating her passion and energy for the issues facing the people of Lewiston. In these challenging times, she is always ready to listen and move forward with finding solutions. Margaret’s sons attended Lewiston public schools, and she supports local control through […]

Virginia Starbird: Mainers should educate themselves before voting

In a few short weeks we will be headed to the polls for decisions that will effect not only our lives, but the lives of our children and grandchildren. Voters should do their research and look at the issues being brought to the forefront. (1) The privatization of Medicare and Social Security — we can’t […]