It was gratifying to see the majority of Maine voters say “yes” to raising the minimum wage. It will be a huge help to people who work hard for very low wages. Low-wage workers will be better able to patronize small businesses, or further their education, or deal with emergencies. Teachers say it will be […]
Jim Cogan
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Chin is the right man for Lewiston
Ben Chin is a bright, caring, hardworking young man who combines a forward thinking and inspiring attitude with a practical approach to effective problem-solving. He is a progressive who believes in the worth of every Mainer, and that the power of the most selfish institutions, including the investment companies and banks that caused the nation’s […]
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J. Cogan and P. Hoffman: Work for the common good
We hope to soon be residents of Lewiston. We are supporting Ben Chin for mayor. He will be a leader working for the best interests of everyone who calls Lewiston home. Chin is courageous. He will bring skills to advocate for Lewiston’s rights and needs in Augusta. He will work closely with those already working […]
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J. Cogan, P. Hoffman: Replace the homes lost to fire
We have owned a business in downtown Lewiston for 25 years. We strongly support the project to replace homes lost to the fires. We are a long way from too many decent, affordable apartments in downtown neighborhoods. Private landlords have not been able to provide sufficient units in good condition for folks who need to […]