While Bob Casimiro would lead people to believe in his Nov. 15 letter to the editor (wrongly attacking Sen. Angus King) that the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act is cut and dry — it’s anything but. First, the bill would not only force local police to detain all persons of interest (without warrant), […]
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Support these Lewiston candidates
The following are my choices for Lewiston mayor, City Council and School Committee: Mayor: Benjamin Chin. City Council: Ward 1, James Lysen; Ward 2, Marc Roy; Ward 3, unopposed; Ward 4, unopposed; Ward 5, Kristen Cloutier; Ward 6, Joline Landry Bean; Ward 7, Kristine Kittridge. For Lewiston School Committee: At-large, John Butler Jr.; Ward 1, […]
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L. Gilbert: Lysen the best candidate for Ward 1
I write in support of Jim Lysen, candidate for the Lewiston Ward 1 Council seat. He and his wife, Susann Pelletier, and their daughter, Genevieve Lysen, have lived in this ward for some 30 years. They have contributed to this community as volunteers all of those years. Former state Sen. Margaret Craven is his campaign […]
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A different view of Larry Gilbert Sr.
I am writing this letter to refute some erroneous claims made in recent letters. The Larry Gilbert Sr. that I know is a kind, caring, civic-minded man and the Maine People’s Alliance does not encourage any violations of the law. Rather, it stands for social justice, fair wages and equal treatment for all. Bob Mennealy, […]
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Practice what you preach
It saddened me to read Larry Gilbert Sr.’s letter (Aug. 18) in which he wrote about how Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald “demonized” the Maine People’s Alliance and, in doing so, all he did was demonize Macdonald. It also leads me to question if Gilbert really understands what he claimed. Gilbert claimed that the MPA is […]
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Attacking mayor was offensive
As one whose work requires him to walk the streets of Lewiston six days a week, I find former Lewiston Mayor Larry Gilbert Sr.’s recent letter (Aug. 18) promoting the Maine People’s Alliance and attacking current Mayor Robert Macdonald and Gov. Paul LePage to be ridiculous and offensive. Both LePage and Macdonald are trying to […]
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The true side of the MPA
Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald frequently demonizes the Maine People’s Alliance, as does Gov. Paul LePage from time to time. I want to set the record straight as to what MPA does. Any reader who reads the list below will attest to the fact the MPA cares greatly for Mainers who have worked hard all their […]
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L. Gilbert Sr.: An ambassador for Lewiston
I give my full support to Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston. He is a graduate of Bates College and has been working in this community for 10 years. He has worked in support of health care for all, higher wages, voting rights, environmental issues and the list goes on. With a baby on the […]
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L. Gilbert Sr.: Ranked-choice voting produces winners
For decades, there has been a problem with how leaders in Maine are being elected, withstanding three- and four-way races in a system designed to support traditional two-party elections. As a result, nine of the past 11 gubernatorial elections have produced non-majority winners. It is not just the principle of majority rule that is at […]
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Jerry DeWitt: A challenge to men to ‘Pack the Court’
Every single man knows someone who has been a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence. Most of those victims are daughters, friends, wives and mothers. Some of us also have made friends or have family members who have been the victims of such abuse. Last year, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services worked with […]