Let’s be clear — donations to Ben Chin’s campaign aren’t questionable. Recall the culmination of events that brought national attention, which garnered donations from outside the area. Chin has led a grassroots effort to raise funding and his efforts have been successful. Letters to the editor raising misguided grievances about Chin’s fundraising are groundless attempts […]
Lewiston mayor election
Chin listens to the community
I urge the people of Lewiston to support Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston. I am proud to stand on the side of a candidate who is committed to listening to his community and bringing people together. Chin has the experience, work ethic and positive vision needed to unite people of diverse backgrounds in common […]
Morgan a man of high integrity
Steve Morgan is the best choice for mayor of Lewiston. His service on the City Council and the Planning Board makes him a candidate knowledgeable and experienced with how the city works. He acts with integrity, caring, and thoughtfulness — traits that are useful during City Council deliberations. He doesn’t take individual credit for things […]
Chin a puppet to Maine Alliance
Ben Chin has the education, but that is not all it takes to be mayor of Lewiston. I hate to think that people of this city would consider putting someone still wet behind his ears in the mayor’s seat. There are better qualified candidates — Charles Soule, Steve Morgan and present Mayor Robert Macdonald. They […]
J. Champagne: Energy to spare?
Why was the entire City Hall dome recently equipped with an expensive exterior lighting system, especially at a time when the city is seeking cost-saving operational measures? Where will the money come from when it is time to replace those expensive exterior lights (which can be accessed only with the use of a hired crane […]
D. Grandmaison: A positive spokesperson
Deciding who to vote for Lewiston mayor on Nov. 5 should be a “no brainer.” I view the role of the mayor to be a positive spokesperson to promote economic development who will create jobs that pay a “living wage,” promote the work ethic of the residents, our wonderful assets, riverfront, three colleges, two top-notch […]