Kim Craig: Leclair would be ‘a great voice’ on Lewiston council

If Lewiston residents have the opportunity to meet Eryn Leclair while she is out knocking on doors and canvassing to be their Ward 5 City Council representative, they should do so. As our streets have become increasingly dangerous, Eryn would lead the charge for traffic safety for our children, pedestrians and drivers. She would advocate […]

Hawo Abdille: Parks is best candidate for leading Lewiston schools forward

I write this letter with great enthusiasm and conviction to express my wholehearted support for Megan Parks’ at-large reelection to the Lewiston School Committee. Megan’s dedication, commitment, and outstanding contributions to our local education system have been commendable, and I believe she is the best candidate to continue leading us forward. Over the past years, […]

Chris Beam: Chittim offers experience, dedication to Lewiston council

I write in support of David Chittim, candidate for the Ward 6 Lewiston City Council seat. David has a long and varied record of public service and a deep understanding of the challenges facing municipal government. For example, he worked 12 years as the municipal engineer in Lisbon and Rockland. At the local level, he […]

Faith Barker: Harmon as mayor would ‘build a bright future for Auburn’

I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Jeff Harmon’s candidacy for mayor of Auburn. Jeff identifies the important role of openness and transparency in promoting trust in our local government. He values the concerns of all residents of Auburn and supports engagement and collaboration. His calm and unruffled demeanor is an attribute that […]

Glenn Chateauvert: Greene selectmen should adhere to voters’ directions

At its Sept. 25 meeting, the Greene Select Board voted to override the vote of the people. At multiple town meetings the citizens of our town voted not to allow the town to use tax money to hire someone to cut dead trees on private property even if they may fall on to a road […]

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Oct. 4

Cal Thomas: Honest talk on immigration

With pictures showing — and border patrol agents confirming — that tens of thousands of migrants are crossing into the U.S. every day without authorization, it is a lie to say the border is secure.

Lovell land trust hires education, community engagement coordinator

LOVELL — Elizabeth “Lizzy” Echard has joined Greater Lovell Land Trust staff in the new position of education and community engagement coordinator. Echard comes from the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, area and brings several years of experience in environmental education and volunteer management. She will be responsible for developing and coordinating the trust’s signature environmental education programs, […]

Oxford Hills Chamber presents four awards at 44th dinner

POLAND — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce recently presented four awards at its 44th awards dinner at Poland Spring Resort. The Legacy Award went to Al Bancroft. The Business of the Year Award was given to the Bennett Radio Group. The Suzanne Grover Community Service Award went to the Pink Feather Foundation. And the […]

Sharon Philbrook Bergeron: Jeff Harmon: Sensible mayor, sensible growth

It is with great enthusiasm that I support Jeff Harmon as Auburn’s next mayor. I hope others do as well, and here is why. I am one of more than 2,400 Auburn citizens who signed petitions to protect our drinking water and stop the wholesale rezoning of our neighborhoods that the current mayor and his […]