Why are 49 percent of the voters of Maine opposed to ranked-choice voting? Because it is an unfair system. It allows some individuals two votes in an election versus one for others. If a person decides to vote for a candidate that has little chance of winning, that’s their right, but they shouldn’t be given […]
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Lachance a strong voice for Lewiston
The residents of District 61 are so fortunate to have an individual such as Michael Lachance running for office. Not only is he caring, hard-working, dedicated and honest, but he has a proven track record. As a former city councilor, Lachance put all of his energy into working for the betterment of his constituents and […]
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Fear is a mighty enemy
What a sad day when school officials cancel all planned field trips because of one tragic accident. It has impacted everyone — family, friends, school mates, etc. — but why add to the anxiety level of students/parents by going that route? Is the lesson taught here by the superintendent that students should now be afraid […]
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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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A challenge to One LA
After reading information available on the merger of Lewiston and Auburn and the many letters (pro and con) regarding it, I must admit that I realize now, more than ever, that no merger will ever change the image of either city. Until there is new leadership, nothing will change. Lewiston needs individuals who will fight […]
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Accept resident responsibilities
After reading the article on Bates students and their ability to vote in local elections (Nov. 7), I am again frustrated that individuals get to decide to embrace one law and disregard another. If you are ready to declare yourself a resident of a municipality, then you should be ready to accept all that goes […]
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Three-month vacation? Ridiculous
This is in response to a story in the Sun Journal on July 20, in which the head of the teachers’ union reacted to news that Lewiston’s Superintendent of Schools Bill Webster is planning to take an extended vacation — a three-month vacation — during the school year. That is ridiculous. My big question here […]
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Why all the fuss?
Ever since the Lewiston School Budget was voted down, I have seen article after article trying to justify the vote. Attempts to blame the low turnout, some of the key people who did not vote, letters to the editor, even comments from the superintendent that if all parents had turned out, it wouldn’t have happened. […]
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Tax increase not necessary
I write in response to the Sun Journal staff story “Growing schools, bigger budgets” (April 20). Once again, the Lewiston School Committee is trying to justify huge increases in its budget with half-truths. The need for 57-plus teachers is ridiculous. The added teaching staff will do nothing to reduce class size or help accommodate the […]
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No to more Lewiston handouts
Every day I hear people complaining that Lewiston is a welfare city and that individuals now relocating here are not taxpayers but ones who want to take advantage of the city’s generosity. That is why I don’t understand how Ben Chin got so many votes in the recent election. According to his own website, Chin […]