Melissa Dunn and Roy Flannery of the Southern Maine Workers’ Center outline the breakout session they are leading on health care at the YWCA’s Stand Against Racism on Sunday in Lewiston. Behind them is the YWCA’s new mural, which was unveiled at the annual conference. This year’s theme was Women of Color Leading Change. The […]
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Stevens understands real-life issues
As Peggy Rotundo retires this year, I hope that the voters in District 59 will vote for Melissa Stevens on June 14 to represent them. Just as Rotundo was, I have known Stevens to be a fierce advocate for the people in the city of Lewiston, particularly for the most vulnerable residents. Like me, Stevens […]
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Proud to call Ben Chin mayor
There is much talk among voters who refute an honest man, but actions speak louder than words. Lewiston mayoral candidate Ben Chin has worked tirelessly for Maine families, locally and statewide. Along with allies and foes, he has pushed back on policies at threat of being eliminated. Municipalities across our state are illegally denied $1 […]
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Melissa Dunn: Fire victim supporters urge ‘no’ vote on Lewiston Question 1
Lewiston residents visited empty lots on Pierce Street recently, where two former buildings once offered safe and healthy housing to their occupants. After the devastating fires that took place more than one year ago, what remains today are massive vacant lots that serve as a constant visual reminder of the tragedy that destroyed 110-114 Pierce […]
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M. Dunn: Rebuild for the fire victims
The people who lost their homes in the Pierce Street fire more than one year ago deserve to have their homes rebuilt. A local property owner, Phyllis St. Laurent, is trying to do the right thing and replace the lost units. A few days ago, I had to tell a family that there was a […]