LEWISTON — Mayoral candidate Ben Chin said Wednesday he is against a city plan to charge a price per bag for curbside trash collection, based on feedback he’s gotten from residents. “I’m opposed to changing public goods into fee-for-service systems,” Chin said at news conference in front of Lewiston City Hall. “I don’t believe we […]
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Ben Chin raises almost $64,000 in Lewiston mayoral race
LEWISTON — Mayoral candidate Ben Chin has raised over $63,000 in his campaign for the office so far, reporting Friday that he raised $29,696 during the reporting period from Sept. 1 to Oct. 20. That, coupled with the $33,000 he had already raised, makes this the most expensive mayoral campaign in the city’s history. Friday […]
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Joe Dunne apologizes for erecting anti-Chin signs in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Local landlord Joe Dunne has apologized to the city for posting two controversial signs attacking mayoral candidate Ben Chin. Dunne placed an ad in the Sun Journal on Friday saying, “I am truly sorry that my sign was taken as racism and bigotry. I have dealt with many people of color from diverse […]
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Video: Lewiston candidates keep it civil
LEWISTON — Nobody would be much inclined to call Thursday’s mayoral candidate forum feisty, but it did have its moments. As the five candidates offered their views on the issue of lead paint in downtown housing, Ben Chin suggested that the city needs to get tough on local landlords who take advantage of their tenants. […]
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Ward 7 Council candidates want more public involvement
LEWISTON — Both candidates for Ward 7 City Council want more public involvement in their decisions. Councilor Mike Lachance said it’s the only way to keep politics from becoming too political. “If people are not involved, letting the politicians do what they want and leaving them alone to do whatever they do, that’s what happens,” […]
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Auburn candidates take the stage at forum
AUBURN — Peter Letourneau’s first act as mayor — should he be elected to the job — would be to step back a bit. “My order of business would be to tell our wonderful city staff that they don’t work for me; I work for them,” Letourneau said at a candidate forum Tuesday night in […]
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Joe Dunne takes down signs; community rallies against hate
More video: Joe Dunne explains why his signs are personal, not racist.| Ben Chin talks about what the signs mean to him. | Rally gives people a chance to talk about hate in the community. LEWISTON — For now, Joe Dunne’s signs are down but the landlord promised they’d go back up somewhere in the city, probably on […]
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Video: Joe Dunne says Ben Chin signs were personal attacks not racist
LEWISTON — Building owner Joe Dunne says he was fighting back at mayoral candidate Ben Chin’s accusations he was a slumlord. That’s why he put up two signs attacking Chin during the weekend. The signs that read “Don’t vote for Ho Chi Chin; vote for more jobs not welfare” were spotted on Main Street and Pine […]
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Auburn council at-large candidates try to stand out from the pack
AUBURN — Solving any problems the city has starts with a new City Council, according to at-large candidate Robert Sevigny. “I don’t have all the answers, but I know this — we need to take down the wall between the council and the people,” said Sevigny, one of five candidates seeking two at-large City Council […]
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Budget issues for Lewiston council candidates in Ward 5
LEWISTON — Ward 5 City Council candidate Blaine Linton is ready to start making choices for the city. Linton, who is hoping to unseat Kristen Cloutier, said some things need to go. “All at once, we want it all, but we don’t want our property taxes to go up,” he said. “We want better housing, […]