For many years, merging Lewiston and Auburn into one city has been the dream of a small group of people who have held power in both cities for far too long. As their power fades as time goes by, one more merger attempt is pushed on the public in hopes that they may regain the […]
Robert Sevigny
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Brakey supports job creation
Maine Sen. Eric Brakey is one of the few in Augusta truly fighting for the people. I was not happy when I heard that the Maine Legislature wanted to create a multi-million dollar, corporate loan program for out-of-state businesses. Guess who would be paying the bill for this new corporate welfare program? Maine’s taxpayers. Sen. […]
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A new chapter begins in November
As a working man and property owner in Auburn whose monthly outlay is quickly gaining on monthly income, I am getting concerned. After 38 years at a physically and mentally demanding job, I figured that, at this point in life, I could start to wind down. Unfortunately, with the high cost of living in Maine, […]
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R. Sevigny: Put emotions aside
Every spring, in Auburn, residents are forced to view the same B-rated horror flick titled, “The School Budget.” The superintendent comes looking for money that taxpayers do not have, and when the City Council tries to hold her in line, she makes budget cuts that will draw the maximum amount of emotions from parents. She […]