LEWISTON — With a four-way race for mayor and challengers for just about every City Council seat, November’s municipal ballots could be crowded. Potential candidates have until 4:30 p.m. Friday to complete their nomination papers to reserve a spot on the ballot. They can register and pick them up at the City Clerk’s office in […]
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Auburn mayoral challenger jabs as November municipal ballot set
AUBURN — Mayoral candidate Peter Letourneau challenged incumbent Jonathan LaBonte Thursday, saying City Council meetings should be more open and inviting to residents. “Our current mayor is articulate, and he has fine qualities,” Letourneau said. “But he thinks he’s the king of Auburn, and he’s not. He’s the mayor and it’s a whole different thing. […]
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List for open Auburn councilor-at-large seats grows
AUBURN — The city could have a tight race for the at-large City Council seats this November, with seven candidates mulling a run. As of Wednesday morning, incumbents Belinda Gerry and David Colby Young had completed their nomination papers, guaranteeing them spots on the November ballot. They could face five challengers, all passing nomination papers […]
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Grady Burns seeks at-large seat on Auburn City Council
AUBURN — A 24-year-old legal assistant and former Edward Little High School student teacher is seeking a City Council seat in the Nov. 3 elections. Grady Burns of Hilldale Street announced his plans to run for one of two open at-large seats. In a news release, Burns said he will help create an environment in Auburn […]
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In Auburn, Peter Letourneau seeks to unseat Mayor Jonathan LaBonte
AUBURN — Promising a fun political campaign, School Committee member Peter Letourneau Sr. announced Monday his bid to unseat Jonathan LaBonte as Auburn mayor. “If you are expecting a long, boring presentation, you’re going to get a short, boring presentation,” Letourneau, 67, told a group of about 15 well-wishers upstairs at 84 Court Pizza. “We’re […]
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Letourneau to announce Auburn mayoral run
AUBURN — School Committee member Peter Letourneau plans to announce a run for Auburn mayor at a press conference at 1 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Court Street Pizza, 84 Court St. Letourneau and wife, Sandy, are longtime residents of Auburn. Letourneau is retired from Geiger, where he most recently was vice president of national […]
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Bob Stone to run for Auburn council seat in Ward 2
AUBURN — Retired banker and Maine Turnpike Authority board member Bob Stone announced Sunday his plans to seek the Ward 2 City Council seat. Stone, of Harrison Circle, said the city deserves strong leadership. “I feel I have the knowledge and oversight experience in government operations and public finance to help city management and employees […]
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Kristine Kittridge seeks Lewiston Council seat
LEWISTON — A 25-year-old St. Mary’s Region Medical Center dietitian announced her plans to seek the City Council seat in Ward 7. In a written statement, Kristine Kittridge said she plans to seek the position held by Michael Lachance. She said she cares deeply about Lewiston and sees opportunities to provide new ideas and energy […]