The Sun Journal recently decided to publish a letter (Jan. 4) from the chair of the Lewiston Democrats, Kiernan Majerus-Collins, which appears to be nothing more than a political hit piece. Worse yet, it demonstrates exactly what is wrong with politics in America. Despite the fact that his democratic majority friends on the Lewiston City […]
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Handy shouldn't get a single vote
I was astonished when I read the legislative profile of my elected representative from House District 58. Rep. James Handy claims in his profile that he supports voter ID. Huh? Handy voted to kill all of the following: • LD121 “To Require Photographic Identification to Vote”; • LD155 “To Protect Voting Integrity by Establishing a […]
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Supporters wrong about Golden
Congressional candidate Jared Golden has supporters talking about two things — his military service and working across party lines to get things done. I investigated. Military service of all forms should be honored, but it does not automatically qualify someone as the best option. I have numerous military veterans as friends and every one of […]
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School Department transparency
In response to Benjamin Martin (letter, May 26), I agree with him that the Lewiston School Department needs to be transparent, showing administration and management-type jobs in the budget. There has been an ever-increasing amount of administration/management type positions — jobs that are not directly teaching students (unlike teachers and educational technicians). In the budget, […]
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Common sense review of budget
Congratulations to Benjamin Martin for taking the initiative to confront Lewiston School Superintendent Bill Webster regarding the school budget for 2018-19. Shame on those who criticized his using robocalls to hopefully increase voter turnout and make people aware of the out-of-control budget. The school department uses robocalls to contact all student households plus mails out […]
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Bouchard listens to the people
Whether it was banding with local businesses, negotiating with the firefighters’ union or locking arms with local property owners, Shane Bouchard has consistently represented the voice of the people. When city administration wanted to change outer Sabattus Street from two lanes to one lane, Bouchard led the charge for the business owners that would be […]
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Courtemanche a worthy candidate
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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Prioritize, not politics
In response to Sen. Nate Libby’s letter (Nov. 22), I feel obligated to make the following points. The honorable senator should be legislating in Augusta, not fighting against the elected City Council in Lewiston, from which he decided to step away. He should be seeking ways for the Maine Department of Transportation to help with […]
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Martin prevails in Lewiston School Committee recount
LEWISTON — City officials conducted a recount of the Ward 4 School Committee race Thursday, and newcomer Benjamin Martin was declared the winner. Longtime Chairman Jim Handy lost his seat to Martin by 24 votes, 597-573, on Nov. 3. The following day, Handy requested the recount. On Thursday, Handy picked up only one vote in the […]
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Handy-Martin recount Nov. 19
LEWISTON — A recount on the School Committee Ward 4 vote will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, City Clerk Kathleen Montejo said Thursday. It is scheduled for 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Incumbent Jim Handy requested the recount Tuesday, Montejo said. In the Nov. 3 election, Handy narrowly lost to Benjamin […]