I support Mark Cayer for mayor of Lewiston. Due to his contributions on City Council, work history and record of bringing people together, I believe he is the right person to lead this city. As an artist and business owner who is involved in my community, I appreciate his continued support of the arts, the […]
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Cayer provides thoughtful leadership
The election for the mayor of Lewiston will soon be here. Mark Cayer is a vote for experience and dedication. He was a well-respected member of the Lewiston Police Department and has served on the City Council for six years. Cayer has a vision to take this community in the right direction. With his unwavering […]
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Proud of Ben Chin
What continues to impress me about Ben Chin’s commitment to public service is that he will name our community’s biggest problems, despite whatever short-term discomfort or resistance may arise from the discussion. He believes we don’t solve our greatest challenges by politely ignoring them. We must surface those issues and recognize them as our own […]
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Portland mayor wants group to consider expanding his power
PORTLAND (AP) — The mayor of Maine’s biggest city wants a citizen group to consider changes to the city charter in a bid to expand the limited authority of his office. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2rLojVC ) that Mayor Ethan Strimling said Monday he believes voters wanted a stronger leader when they voted for […]
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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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Ben Chin continues fundraising lead over Robert Macdonald for Lewiston mayor
LEWISTON — Fundraising in the Lewiston mayoral race continued to tilt lopsidedly in favor of challenger Ben Chin, according to campaign finance reports filed Monday. Mayor Robert Macdonald picked up another $4,245, adding to the $1,063 he had left from the Nov. 3 election, according to a mayoral runoff financial report filed with the city […]
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Bates student voters take issue with Lewiston candidate Soule
LEWISTON — Mayoral candidate Charles Soule said he was trying to make a point about local elections when he challenged a group of Bates College students at the polls Tuesday. “I explained the facts, about how would they feel if I went to their family’s home district and started voting in their election without changing […]
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Mayor Jonathan LaBonte focuses on high school, Chinese investors
AUBURN — Mayor Jonathan LaBonte said Wednesday that he plans to focus his third term on two key elements he sees as integral to improving the city’s economy and quality of life. LaBonte, who handily won re-election over challenger Peter Letourneau Tuesday, said finding a solution for Auburn’s worn-out Edward Little High School and ushering to […]
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As local debate heats up, Androscoggin Chamber reasserts support for passenger rail plan
LEWISTON — Top local business leaders expressed their support again Tuesday for moving forward with a $500,000 passenger rail plan for Lewiston-Auburn. The proposed plan, which involves $400,000 in Maine Department of Transportation funding and a $50,000 local match from both Lewiston and Auburn, could be stalled if Auburn city councilors don’t approve the city’s share […]
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Absentee ballots for Lewiston, Auburn and state races available Friday
LEWISTON — Voting begins Friday in Maine as absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election become available. In Lewiston and Auburn, voters can visit their city clerk’s office in person or online to register for an absentee ballot. The ballots must be returned to the city by the time polls close on Nov. 3. All […]