AUBURN — Mayor Jonathan LaBonte’s penchant for redesigning government bumped up against school officials’ frustrations with state-enforced budgets during a special joint meeting Thursday night. LaBonte suggested now might be a good time to consider putting all youth-related matters — from library to recreation — under the School Department’s control. His ideas were not received […]
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Auburn sticks with familiar voting districts
AUBURN — Councilors on Monday favored the wards similar to the ones they know over changing boundaries built around city neighborhoods. “The spoke wards we have now allow every councilor to represent some rural areas and some downtown,” Councilor Mary LaFontaine said. “I like that philosophy.” Councilors voted 6-1 to redraw the city’s ward boundaries […]
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LePage, LaBonte speak to Children of the American Revolution members
AUBURN — Gov. Paul LePage told members of the Maine Society, Children of the American Revolution, to be proud of their efforts that keep their historic heritage alive. He spoke at the 62nd annual state conference of the youth organization, held Saturday at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. “There’s no place for politics when […]
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Maine driver charged with manslaughter in crash
BIDDEFORD (AP) — Police say the driver of a pickup truck that struck three members of a family out riding their bicycles, one of whom eventually died, has been charged with manslaughter and drunken driving. Police have arrested 56-year-old David Labonte of Kennebunkport. The Portland Press Herald reports he’s charged in connection with the death […]
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Saco man, toddler on bicycle in critical condition after struck by pickup in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — A Saco man and a toddler were listed in critical condition at Maine Medical Center in Portland after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening. Jamerico Elliott, 51, was traveling on a sidewalk along Elm Street on his bicycle with a 15-month-old boy in a bicycle seat just before 6 p.m. Friday when […]
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Auburn residents start process for November ballot
AUBURN — Candidates began working to get their names on November’s municipal ballot Monday. So far, eight people have taken out nominating petitions, and no seat has more than one candidate. Would-be candidates have until Aug. 22 to return petitions to the City Clerk’s office. Nomination papers are available at the City Clerk’s office in […]