I am amazed that, some two years after the last presidential election, some people still claim that Hillary Clinton should be president instead of Donald Trump, based on the popular vote alone, which totally disregards U.S.history and the Constitution. I am also reminded of an old quote by George Santayana — “Those who ignore history […]
Robert Reed
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Lachance's vote is not for sale
As a long-time resident of Lewiston, I am honored to endorse Mike Lachance as he campaigns for Maine House District 61. It is time for Lewiston to be represented by someone who believes in the city and not to be held to a party vote or to vote as their employer tells them. As a […]
advertisement
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
The impasse of Medicaid expansion
It seems that state legislators are so enamored with party politics that they have stopped considering what the people want and what is best for Maine. The current argument over expansion of Medicaid is just one of the issues they are bickering over and use as a rallying cry for the faithful on either side. […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
End lead paint poisoning in Lewiston
Why is lead paint still a major issue in Lewiston? Given the amount of money spent during 20 years or more to resolve, I was shocked to hear that there is still a significant amount of rental property with this hazard present. It is estimated that there were 242 children affected by lead paint poisoning […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Lewiston deserves Shane Bouchard
As a past city councilor, as chairperson of the Lewiston Finance Committee and as a volunteer for other city and school matters, I have gotten to know many people who were elected or wishing to be elected. It is with that in mind that I heartily endorse Shane Bouchard for mayor of Lewiston. Bouchard has […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
No guarantees with merger
There is no “fear of change,” as indicated by Gene Geiger, regarding those opposed to change. He simply tries to paint those opposed as irrational and living in the past. Sadly, he and others have torn this community apart with their negative remarks about teachers, the community and the cities’ leadership. To say we are […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Setting the record straight
I thank those people who were present or viewed the merger debate in Lewiston on Thursday, Sept. 14, but feel a need to clarify a comment I made that, on the surface, is factually incorrect and requires more explanation than I could offer in the 60 seconds given. Eugene Geiger indicated a new school in […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
A significant potential savings
In his letter to the editor (June 28), Robert Reed expressed three valid concerns about the proposed merger of Lewiston and Auburn. I will address his first assertion about the cost of leveling up wages, estimated to be between $1 million and $1.6 million, annually. That wasn’t included in projected savings because, as the report […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Understand the true costs of merger
As a member of the committee opposed to the current Lewiston Auburn merger proposal (COLAC), I have been challenged on several occasions to provide details as to why I believe the Joint Charter Commission/CGR report is inaccurate. While this space does not provide enough room to detail each item, consider just three factors missing from […]
Posted inLetters
Questionable financial figures
Regarding the proposed Twin Cities merger, I am not opposed, nor do I argue that tradition outweighs progress. I am concerned by this attempt and hope others will ask tough questions. Regardless of the optimistic financial presentation, no one knows the future costs. Some two years after any vote, the cities would begin the process […]