Lewiston and Auburn councilors ended the two-hour joint meeting by pledging their support for the Lewiston-Auburn 911 service and promising to work together to settle the issue. “We don’t need to blow the system up. I like what we have,” Lewiston Councilor Tim Lajoie said. “When people call 911, they want to talk to someone […]
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Lewiston looks to fill ‘missing tooth’ along Lisbon Street
LEWISTON — Councilors Tuesday welcomed a Lisbon Street development that would bring housing and retail to a row of vacant lots along the west side of the downtown street. “There is a saying in urban design about the missing tooth syndrome, and boy, have we been missing a tooth here on Lisbon Street for some […]
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Should support school budget
Richard Smith’s letter (April 3) somehow managed to link a larger school budget in Lewiston with criticism of Councilor Jim Lysen’s support of immigrants in the community. If Smith asserts that immigrant youths “can hardly speak English” — a criticism used to exclude French Canadians from opportunity even a generation ago — then he should […]
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Lysen should listen to constituents
I found the article “Bigger school budget in works … New students account for much of increase in Lewiston proposal” (March 29) not really news, as that has been the theme for several years now. However, the comments from Councilor Jim Lysen were rather provocative, to say the least. Lysen said he supports a reasonable […]
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Lewiston says no to paid trash program
LEWISTON — A plan to require special trash bags for city curbside collection fell apart Tuesday night in a close but quick City Council vote. Councilors voted 4-3 to terminate an agreement with WasteZero to create an education program leading up to a public vote. Councilor Jim Lysen said it was a difficult decision for […]
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Lewiston gives Bates Mill developer more time
LEWISTON — Developer Tom Platz’s Bates Mill will get to hold onto its option to buy Bates Mill No. 5 for $1 and spend $70 million to redevelop it, councilors decided by a 5-2 vote Tuesday. “I think this project is one of the most important in the city’s history — especially something of this […]
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With mayor’s race settled, Lewiston council looks to move on, cooperate
LEWISTON — City councilors say they are ready to put aside politics from a tough mayoral race and get down to business. “Now that the election is over, it’s time to do the work we were elected to do,” said Ward 5 Councilor Kristen Cloutier. “We are all adults. We were elected to serve the […]
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Chin the right choice for mayor
Ben Chin has set a new standard for a municipal local campaign in Maine. He has visited thousands of doors in Lewiston, listening to people. He thoroughly researches issues and puts forward realistic plans for the revitalization of this city. He wants to unite people to use their abilities and expertise with a common purpose. […]
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Lewiston City Council settles in for split votes
LEWISTON — Voters put three Maine People’s Alliance candidates and three conservative candidates into the seven open City Council seats Tuesday night. Joline Landry Beam, who beat two opponents to claim the open Ward 6 seat, said she might be the swing vote. “I think I can work with anyone,” Beam said Tuesday. “I think […]
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Lysen will work constructively
Ward 1 candidate Jim Lysen is exactly what he appears to be — a sincere, positive and thoughtful man of integrity who cares deeply about our community, and has shown so throughout 30-plus years of dedicated activity. One of Jim’s greatest strengths — and something this community most needs right now — is an extraordinary […]