Democrats squandered months engaging in ferocious infighting with moderates over what would be in the bill and how it would be paid for.
Elliott Epstein
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Rearview Mirror: Brickman needs real collaboration to treat what ails CMHC
Central Maine Healthcare has been ailing for some time. The question is whether Jeff Brickman, the CEO hired two years ago to lead the financially troubled system to solvency and sustainability, is curing its problems or aggravating them. It’s impossible for an outsider like myself to accurately assess the situation at CMHC, but the highly […]
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Janus decision upsets union balance
In a stunning decision on June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court, in the case of Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, held it a violation of First Amendment free speech to legally compel public sector employees to pay fees to unions which represent them in collective bargaining and grievance proceedings. The […]
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It's time to repeal the 2nd Amendment
Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where a mass shooting earlier this month claimed the lives of 17, are planning a march on Washington in March to protest gun violence. They want this school massacre to become a turning point in the elusive quest for government action on gun control. These […]
Posted inLetters
Put an end to merger idea
I am responding to Elliott Epstein’s column, “Merger decision deserves weighing of facts (June 26).” In the column, Epstein arrogantly bemoans the fact that the Auburn mayor and city council have voted to cut off cooperation with the Lewiston-Auburn Joint Charter Commission’s crusade to merge the cities of Lewiston and Auburn. There has been absolutely […]
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In rebuttal: Answer the seven questions
This is in response to regular Sun Journal columnist Elliott Epstein’s commentary on recent Auburn City Council activity regarding the proposed merger (June 12). Regarding the Joint Charter Commission, it is instructive to read the state law governing what a joint charter commission is actually responsible for. If one has followed the activities of the […]
Posted inBusiness
Epstein joins Lewiston law firm
LEWISTON — Attorney Elliott Epstein has become Of Counsel to the Lewiston law firm of Andrucki & King, where his practice will focus on civil litigation. Epstein, who was a partner at Isaacson & Raymond until 2008 and more recently at Pickus & Epstein in Portland, joined Andrucki & King on May 1. He has […]
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T. and M. Augello: No better candidate
We are writing to express our support for Elliott Epstein’s candidacy for Androscoggin County probate judge. We have been fortunate to have known him for more than 20 years in both a personal and professional capacity. He has provided us with excellent representation and advice on legal issues. In addition, he has been an active […]
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J. Delson: Ideally qualified
I am writing in strong support of Elliott Epstein, Esq., a candidate for judge of probate of Androscoggin County. I have known him as my personal friend and attorney since 1983 and know him to be an individual of outstanding character and professional competence. He is admitted to practice in Maine and Massachusetts state courts, […]
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P.Jalbert: Insurmountable amount of knowledge
I urge residents of Androscoggin County to make their vote count. I will mine. I urge voters to support and vote for Elliott Epstein for probate judge of Androscoggin County in the Nov. 4 election. I have known Epstein for some time, mostly in my association with Museum LA, which he founded for the people […]