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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Jonathan LaBonte picks up easy win in mayor’s race
AUBURN — Jonathan LaBonte easily claimed his third term as mayor at the polls Tuesday, defeating challenger Peter Letourneau. LaBonte picked up 2,605 votes to Letourneau’s 1,896, earning 58 percent of the vote. LaBonte could not be reached for comment Tuesday. Letourneau said Tuesday that he hurt his chances in two ways. “I think I […]
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Letourneau the right man for mayor
I usually do not write regarding politics or political figures, but I am inclined to offer my support to Peter Letourneau, who is seeking the position of mayor for the city of Auburn. I have known Letourneau for more than 20 years and can certainly attest to his compassion for his fellow man, his integrity […]
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Auburn candidates take the stage at forum
AUBURN — Peter Letourneau’s first act as mayor — should he be elected to the job — would be to step back a bit. “My order of business would be to tell our wonderful city staff that they don’t work for me; I work for them,” Letourneau said at a candidate forum Tuesday night in […]
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Letourneau will be a leader for Auburn
After 11 years of having had the privilege of serving Auburn residents, I have chosen to assist Peter Letourneau to become Auburn’s mayor. Letourneau properly recognizes the role of mayor, outlined by the city’s charter. He respects the authority of the city manager and appreciates the work ethic of the manager’s staff. He is committed […]
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Election 2015: Auburn mayoral candidates
Mayor Jonathan LaBonte and challenger Peter Letourneau filled out Sun Journal campaign profiles last month and excerpts from their answers are printed below. To read the full text of their responses and those from all the other candidates for Lewiston and Auburn offices, go to www.sunjournal.com/election/2015. Name: Jonathan LaBonte Email address: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/jonathanplabonte Other social media? […]
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In Auburn, Letourneau-LaBonte mayoral divide begins on Court Street
AUBURN — Nothing sums up the differences between Auburn’s 2015 mayoral candidates than the question of narrowing Court Street. City councilors considered testing the idea this spring, using road paint to take Court Street’s four lanes down to three — one lane in either direction with a turning lane between. The re-striping could make downtown […]
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Retired teacher running for Auburn School Committee as write-in
AUBURN — Pamela Stowe has announced she is a write-in candidate for the Ward 1 seat on the School Committee. Stowe is a retired gifted and talented teacher. Her career was split between southern Maine and Tuscon, Ariz. She graduated from the University of Maine and Endicott College for Women in Beverly, Mass. She is the […]
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P. Letourneau: Decision should not be allowed to stand
In response to the Sun Journal story (Nov. 26), I am appalled that Commissioners Elaine Markas and Beth Bell have seen fit to ignore the wishes of Androscoggin County taxpayers and given themselves an obscene increase of $2,000 in wages and $8,400 in benefits on what was supposed to be a $3,000 job without benefits. […]