I was delighted to read that, following his retirement from the practice of medicine, Ned Claxton had decided to run for the state Senate. I am confident that he will demonstrate the same compassion and intelligence that made him a successful doctor. I am also confident that he will continue to display the same energy […]
Curtis Webber
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Better, stronger Lewiston-Auburn
I write in support of the proposed Lewiston-Auburn merger. As the former city attorney in Auburn, I believe there are potential benefits from a merger that haven’t been discussed. A merged city council would be less likely to be swayed in making decisions influenced by a single individual or group, such as when the Auburn […]
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Webber might learn something
I read with amusement Auburn attorney Curtis Webber’s condescending letter (March 25) in support of the merger of Lewiston and Auburn. The merger might be great for the lawyers who would charge hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees to draft a charter for the new city and implement a new merged government. For […]
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In rebuttal: Savings based on fact, not fantasy
This is in response to James Howaniec’s guest column (Feb. 26). Howaniec opposes the proposed merger of Lewiston and Auburn. He refers to the merger as if it were the brainchild of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. In fact, the idea was endorsed by hundreds of citizens who signed petitions asking that the […]
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Brakey’s greatest talent
The headline above a letter to the editor (Aug. 3) endorsing the candidacy of Eric Brakey to be re-elected as a state Senator read “Brakey surpassed expectations.” Really? At some point, he submitted what may have been the worst piece of legislation considered during that legislative session. In that bill, Sen. Brakey proposed to repeal […]
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Exploring the pluses and minuses
I like Leroy Walker, but I am not enthusiastic about his repeated letters to the editor opposing the efforts of the Lewiston Auburn Charter Commission to gather facts about the possible merger of Lewiston and Auburn. The commission is not conducting a “crusade” to merge the cities. It is only exploring the pluses and minuses […]
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Two different approaches
Whether or not the president should establish a national monument in the great north woods has become a subject of regional and perhaps national interest. Emily Cain, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the Second District, believes that the issue should be decided on the basis of whether a national monument would be good for […]
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Webber retiring from law practice
AUBURN — After more than five decades of providing legal services in Maine and Androscoggin County, Curtis Webber will be retiring on Aug. 1. He will remain of counsel with Linnell, Choate & Webber, LLP — the firm where he began his legal career. He served as a mentor to many LCW attorneys through the […]
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C. Webber: Experienced, effective legislator
I write in support of John Cleveland for re-election to the state Senate from the district that includes Auburn and several surrounding towns. I have known Cleveland since before he served as Auburn councilor from Ward 2, and later as Auburn mayor. I have been impressed by the obvious respect shown him by his colleagues, […]