I have known Janet Mills since the 1980s when she ran for district attorney. I was the treasurer for one of her campaigns. She is a person who understands that laws must always be in the best interest of the people. As district attorney, she supervised many individuals and made sure that the cases that […]
Richard Grandmaison
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Vote in all elections
The U.S. Constitution begins with the words “We the people …” and basically says that all citizens have the right to vote. I encourage all citizens to register to vote and then vote in all elections. Voters need to elect individuals who will always act and vote in the best interests of all the people […]
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Everyone should vote
As a veteran, I believe that everyone should vote. In Lewiston, only 36 percent of those eligible went to vote on Nov. 7. I thank all who took the time to vote. Those who did not vote should vote. The U.S. Constitution states, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not […]
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Stop tampering with signs
In the past few weeks, I have noticed that campaign signs are either being stolen, thrown on the ground or damaged. I have seen some of that happen in past elections, but it seems that this time that a specific candidate or an issue is being targeted. It is OK to oppose candidates or issues, […]
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Opportunity for growth
Change is always difficult for people to accept, but with common sense and understanding, people can begin to accept change. Through the years, the city councilors from both Lewiston and Auburn commissioned studies to try to find ways the two cities could work together to save money, but when it came to implementing, it was […]
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Cain will vote to protect Social Security
I am supporting Emily Cain, who is running for the U.S. Congress. Rep. Bruce Poliquin has voted to make Medicare a voucher system, cut Social Security and voted to give the Veterans Administration $1.4 million less than what it requested. It eliminated benefits for 70,000 veterans. I am a retiree and a Vietnam veteran. Poliquin’s […]
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Quality representation for District 59
I met Roger Fuller earlier this year at a meeting where he announced that he was running for House District 59. He impressed me with his ability for listening to various views and making the individual comfortable speaking to him. He was an educator for 42 years and now felt that he needed to give […]
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Chin will bring positive change
The city of Lewiston is at an important crossroad. Voters can decide to take the high road or the low road. Take the high road to promote economic prosperity for all, or the low road. I have had enough with all the negative rhetoric about our residents. Local taxes pay to run the city government, […]
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R. and D. Grandmaison: Passenger rail service appealing
For the past eight years, my wife and I have attended events that pertain to passenger rail service, in particular the ones that could provide service to Lewiston-Auburn and western Maine. We have attended the Androscoggin Oxford Coos Counties Passenger Rail Coalition. The Coalition is made up of representatives from Gorham, N.H., Bethel, South Paris, […]
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R. and D. Grandmaison: Maine must regain respect
People who love Maine must show it by getting out to vote on Nov 4. As we travel out of state, we encounter people who ask us what is wrong with the current governor. How sad they don’t talk about how beautiful Maine is. It is time for Maine to regain its respect by voting […]