LEWISTON — Rich Stone, one of the people who donated money to cover Kennedy Park pool fees, believes pool costs for children should be covered by the city’s budget. He’s concerned that the city will rely on donations every summer. But there’s a way to avoid that, City Councilor Shane Bouchard said. He said that […]
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Consolidation example works
I read with great interest the guest column, “Charter Commission short on facts,” by Lewiston City Councilor Shane Bouchard (Feb. 5). Because I was the chairman of the Princeton Consolidation and Shared Services Study Commission from its launch in 2010 to the completion of its work in 2013, I am especially interested in the councilor’s comments. […]
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Joint Charter Commission’s presentation was short of facts
I recently joined about 100 other residents at the Franco Center in Lewiston to listen to the Lewiston-Auburn Joint Charter Commission present its findings about merging our two great cities. As a Lewiston City Councilor and a member of the Coalition Opposed to Lewiston-Auburn Consolidation, I worry that what was presented at the meeting may […]
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Leave alarmist scenarios to Hollywood
Recently, we were asked to sign on to a letter to the editor written by Lewiston City Council President Kristen Cloutier, School Committee Chairperson Linda Scott and Maine state Sen. Nathan Libby, reassuring Lewiston residents of Lewiston’s promise to offer “a safe and inclusive community.” We all know what this is about — it’s about […]
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Narrow council vote sends 2nd school budget to Lewiston voters
LEWISTON — School officials will get a second vote on their $69 million budget after city councilors narrowly agreed to send the matter on to voters Tuesday. Councilor Shane Bouchard, speaking for those who voted no, said the proposed school budget was too similar to one voters turned down earlier this month. “To send the […]
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Lewiston councilors warn bigger school budget must be spent wisely
LEWISTON — The City Council and a few taxpayers gave mixed reactions Monday night to a larger proposed school budget. The majority of councilors said they’d support a larger budget. A few qualified that by saying they’ll first need to be convinced by teachers that it’s necessary. The current fiscal year budget is $64.7 million. […]
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New Lewiston City Council meets for first time
LEWISTON — Attention rabble-rousers: The new City Council has no plans to hold rowdy meetings and to be forever steeped in controversy. Meeting for the first time Wednesday night, the council gathered at City Hall to discuss its upcoming work. A few of the councilors expressed dismay at recent media coverage portraying the group as […]
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Lewiston housing report calls for more staff latitude downtown
LEWISTON — The city needs to continue demolishing ruined buildings but should be prepared to give up on some buildings if councilors want to resurrect the downtown housing district, according to a task force report. “In general, we make some overarching recommendations, which include continuing removing dangerous buildings, focusing resources on buildings that can be […]
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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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Lewiston City Council settles in for split votes
LEWISTON — Voters put three Maine People’s Alliance candidates and three conservative candidates into the seven open City Council seats Tuesday night. Joline Landry Beam, who beat two opponents to claim the open Ward 6 seat, said she might be the swing vote. “I think I can work with anyone,” Beam said Tuesday. “I think […]