Street Talk: Some deaths hit particularly hard in the local community and this was one of those from the start. And the sad news was compounded a great deal by the inexplicable nature of Lavoie’s death.
Jason Lavoie
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State fails those with mental illness
It is a sad fact that there are people in Maine who live with mental illness. This state has failed those people who are now being locked up. In my mind, people can and must do better and put more of a focus on community-based mental health treatment. Elected officials and the governor are all […]
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GOP's Jason Lavoie drops out of House race and joins Democrats
LEWISTON — After Republican state House candidate Jason Lavoie dropped out of a four-way race for the 61st District seat that’s been held by Democrat Heidi Brooks for two terms, he walked into City Hall on Friday and switched his party affiliation to join the Democrats. Lavoie, 34, said he is “increasingly frustrated by the […]
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Support for Alex Willette
I have known Alex Willette for a number of years, so I know he will make a great district attorney from Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. He has always been up front and truthful about where he stands. He will bring fresh blood and new ideas to the DA’s office. I believe his temperament and […]
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Bouchard can reshape Lewiston
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I write this letter in support of Shane Bouchard for mayor in the run-off election on Dec. 12. Bouchard knows the issues at play in this election and offers Lewiston voters a strong resume of being a small business owner and city councilor. Every time I have […]
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Support for Mark Cayer
I am pleased to support Mark Cayer for mayor of Lewiston this November. His style of governance will bring the city together. I believe Lewiston residents could go to bed at night and sleep comfortably knowing that Cayer was mayor of this wonderful city. I don’t agree with him on every issue, but he will […]