The vote highlights fallout after DaVinci’s closure and related staff and policy decisions.
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Three candidates look to unseat Sheline in race for Lewiston mayor
Four candidates — Jon Connor, Luke Jensen, Joshua Pietrowicz and Carl Sheline — are vying for Lewiston mayor. Find out more about them below in our 2023 candidate profiles.
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Elect a kinder mayor in Lewiston
A more citizen-friendly mayor in Lewiston may have set a softer tone of true caring, which might have helped avert Lewiston’s recent spree of violence. A left-leaning mayor who truly cares about the quality of life of all the city’s citizens shows it, rather than worrying that someone is getting an extra dollar a month […]
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Have a little respect for Mr. Soule
I was watching the Lewiston City Council meeting (April 17) and was disgusted by the way Mayor Shane Bouchard treated Charles Soule. In my opinion, Soule always asks legitimate questions that need to be answered for the benefit of the taxpayers who, by the way, pay the salaries of the mayor, council and staff. I […]
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Chin an impressive candidate
Lewiston residents seem to cling to the fantasy that local governance is a purely local endeavor. The city deserves a mayor who understands how (not if) state and federal actions affect the people of Lewiston. Even if the mayor’s role is more public relations than policy, the person holding that megaphone should know where the […]
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Cayer committed to Lewiston
I am excited to support Mark Cayer to be Lewiston’s next mayor. He has served Lewiston well as the Ward 6 councilor for six years. As the council president, his leadership was obvious as he helped the council agree on and pass difficult budgets during the worse recession that this city faced in years. What […]
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A brighter future with Chin
As a lifelong resident of Lewiston, I have made my home and built a business here. I believe in the value of Lewiston as a place to start a family and a career. As I’ve come to know Ben Chin, I’ve recognized that he believes the same thing. After graduating from Bates, he chose to […]
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Ben Chin is a trusted friend
Ben Chin has been a friend of this community and the people of Maine for at least the past 10 years. He might not have been born here, he might not have grew up here, but he has settled here and is raising his family here, alongside our own. His vision for Lewiston contains enormous […]
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In support of Ben Chin
Ben Chin came to Lewiston to attend Bates College. By a stroke of good luck, he opted to stay and make his home here. He works, has married, purchased a home and is raising two children here. Lewiston needs to attract more educated, smart, progressive energetic leaders to the community. Chin is all of those […]
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Ben Chin's great optimism
I support Ben Chin for his great passion and optimism; he has what every town and city needs. He will bring a hope to Lewiston by unifying the community, rather than continue to divide them. He is focusing on Lewiston’s housing needs and immigration integration. I support his leadership that combines a fierce desire for […]