Alas, a developer is purchasing several lots on Lisbon Street, which means the Lewiston “rattle” sculpture must be moved. The sculpture was designed to be portable, so moving it is not the problem; however, where it should be displayed next is the question. The artwork has proven popular with residents and visitors, according to Josh […]
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Responsibility is ours alone
I am dismayed by Richard Smith’s letter (April 30) criticizing Lewiston City Councilor Jim Lysen’s support of a reasonable school budget that meets needs and that Lysen is tired of complaints of a growing student population. He claimed that Lysen said “more is a good thing.” I agree fully with Lysen. Smith assumes in his […]
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Lysen should listen to constituents
I found the article “Bigger school budget in works … New students account for much of increase in Lewiston proposal” (March 29) not really news, as that has been the theme for several years now. However, the comments from Councilor Jim Lysen were rather provocative, to say the least. Lysen said he supports a reasonable […]
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R. Smith: Trash proposal a bad idea
This is in response to the July 15 story, “Lewiston to educate residents on trash proposal.” Lewiston City Councilors approved a deal with Waste Zero and agreed to pay $30,000 for a 12-month education and promotion program. I suggest that the councilors are the ones in need of some education, at no charge. Let residents […]
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R. Smith: New trash program fails the test
This is in response to the article, “Lewiston paid trash program advances” (May 13). Of the real estate taxes I pay every year, the only direct benefit I receive is the weekly trash pickup — which is in jeopardy. Ed Barrett estimates the new program would cover the costs of trash collections, which is about […]
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R. Smith: Intentional distortion of facts
I am not the brightest bulb on the tree, however, I cringe at some of the deceptive ads shown on television that Paul LePage has approved for his re-election bid. Let’s start with the one he promotes strongly, which is about welfare reform. LePage states that after five years, welfare is capped. Really? How many […]
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R. Smith: Showing a concern for safety
Recently, I received an “Important Safety Recall.” It stated: “This notice is in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in your vehicle. As a result, GM is conducting a safety recall. We apologize for this inconvenience. However, […]
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R. Smith: Who should be embarrassed?
Referring to the article about the Auburn school budget (Sun Journal, March 27), there were two School Committee members, Tracey Levesque and Laurie Tannenbaum, who said they are embarrassed that Auburn does not spend the minimum on education as recommended by the state. They were referring to Essential Programs and Services. Levesque also stated that […]
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R. Smith: An inferior substitute
Recently, I received a notice regarding the repeal of the very popular Maine resident property tax and rent refund “circuitbreaker” program. The program has been replaced by a refundable tax fairness credit. The credit is so far from being fair, it is laughable. Unfortunately, the negative effects will be greatly felt by all who have […]