AUBURN — Larry Pelletier, a public park watchdog, is disturbed by what he says is a lack of respect for city green spaces, especially Bonney Park. The part is named for police officer Rocky Bonney, who drowned trying to save a teenager in the Androscoggin River in 1981. On Wednesday, Pelletier pointed out trash in […]
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L. Pelletier: Care about the students
On Nov. 1, 2014, I sustained several serious injuries after a fall in Auburn. With the grace of God and the wonderful help of first responders, doctors, surgeons, nurses, my loving wife, countless friends, neighbors and family, I am recovering nicely. Although I am still facing at least two less serious operations, the worst is […]
L. Pelletier: He values education
I am writing in support of a young man who is running for the Maine Senate in November. I first met Eric Brakey at a school committee meeting and again later at a city council meeting. He asked me to meet with him and we sat down at an Auburn diner and discussed our thoughts […]
L. Pelletier: Shameful comments
At the May 7 Auburn City Council meeting, Dan Herrick spoke during the public hearing and commented on the deliberation concerning Auburn’s EMTs transporting patients, rather than just taking the role as first responders. Herrick took issue with many people, including members of the Auburn Fire Department, saying that the fire department arrives on the […]