On Dec. 12, I will be voting for Ben Chin as mayor of Lewiston. Chin is a man with a vision for the Lewiston community but, more importantly, he is a man of integrity and ethics. Many in this country and even the community, have lost their moral compass. I want elected officials who will […]
Tamera Grieshaber
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Merger creates best options
Consolidating Lewiston and Auburn is the best move forward for our community. The future without consolidation is very clear: reduced services and/or higher taxes. In an effort to keep taxes down, Lewiston had to eliminate 66 positions through the past 15 years. During the past six years, Auburn’s leadership decided to stand alone, withdrawing funding […]
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Merger provides a possibility
What if the new Edward Little High School featured an arts center with space for performing and studio arts and students from throughout the community could attend? What if Lewiston High School created a science and technology center with apprenticeship programs and students from throughout the community could attend? What if special needs students could […]
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Cloutier a proven leader
I am delighted to endorse Kristen Cloutier for a third term as Ward 5 City Councilor of Lewiston. As council president this past term, she has demonstrated true transformational leadership by: • creating an inspiring vision; • motivating and inspiring people to engage with that vision; and • managing the vision through team building. Cloutier […]
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Will consolidation save money?
Residents of Lewiston and Auburn need to think before they vote. Will consolidation of the two cities save money? A clear example comes to mind. Some 21 years ago, the mayors of both cities appointed a group of 24 citizens, councilors, city managers and officials to study joint municipal operations and make recommendations. Those 24 […]