I agree with columnist Froma Harrop (Aug. 18) that it is time for Republicans to vote for Democrats. For the first time since I became eligible to vote in 1960, I will vote for a Democrat for Congress. I am driven to this point, not because I agree with Jared Golden on issues, but because […]
Douglas Hodgkin
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Support for non-Trumpian candidates
Fifty years ago, I first attended the Lewiston Republican Caucus. I have now been a member of the Lewiston and Androscoggin Republican Committees for 50 years, and have attended each biennial state convention during that time. I have worked on behalf of the party and its candidates at the local, county, district and state levels, […]
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Voices would be muffled
Regarding the merger of Lewiston and Auburn — there have been expressions of concern about loss of heritage. Another concern should be the potential loss of voice. The proposed charter provides for only five wards for the combined cities in place of the current 12. Councilors elected in larger wards are less likely to represent […]
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Edward Little biography to be presented at library
AUBURN — Douglas I. Hodgkin, historian and professor emeritus of political science at Bates College in Lewiston, will talk about his recently released biography of Edward Little at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in the Androscoggin Community Room at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. “Dear Parent: A Biography and Letters of Edward Little” details […]
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Historical society to host program on Edward Little based on Hodgkin book
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society will sponsor a program, “The Unknown Edward Little,” by Douglas Hodgkin, based upon his new book, “Dear Parent: A Biography and Letters of Edward Little.” The talk will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at the society’s Davis-Wagg Museum on the third floor of the county building. […]
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Won’t be a part of it
I have tried for a long time to articulate my disgust with the ignorant megalomaniac Donald Trump, running for president under the Republican banner, without resorting to irrational ranting, but I have been unable to do it. Then Douglas Hodgkin came along and did it for me and I thank him for his cool, measured […]
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I cannot support Trump or Hillary
I can remain silent no longer. It is with great anguish that I announce publicly that I will not vote for the presumptive Republican Party nominee for president. I do have standards. This comes from one who has been active in the Republican Party for 48 years — since 1968. During that time, I have […]
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Author explores Lewiston politics in industrial era
Between the days of the Civil War and the turn of the 20th century, Lewiston experienced explosive growth. Immigrants streamed in to find work in the myriad textile mills and shoe factories that were quickly changing the skyline. And along with this influx of people seeking a better life came the problem of how best […]
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Lewiston: Kennedy Park Gazebo renovation kicks off
LEWISTON — With a 4-foot ring dug out of the Kennedy Park soil, work renovating and moving the historic gazebo and bandstand kicked off Wednesday. “We’re going to be going pretty consistent on it going forward,” said George Fellows, project foreman for Hebert Construction. “They are pouring concrete in the morning (Thursday) and once the footers […]