Robert Hayes Bio Name: Bob Hayes Office sought: Auburn City Council, Ward 2 Occupation: retired, formerly a local small business proprietor/manager Education: Auburn schools, followed by college Family: married to Bonnie, and now enjoy the grandkids, belonging to daughter, Gretchen, and son, Ben. Political experience: Planning Board member for 10 years, City Councilor for 11 […]
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Lewiston-Auburn merger ballot question: 'It's on there'
This is the referendum ballot question asking voters do they want Lewiston and Auburn to consolidate. The early voting room is open at Lewiston City Hall. “Come on down, no lines,” said City Clerk Kathy Montejo. Early voting is available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, until Nov. 2. Irene McDougall, left, and Joline Banaitis […]
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Holly Lasagna, Auburn, Ward 1
Name: Holly Lasagna Office sought: Auburn City Council, Ward 1. Occupation: health promotion manager at Healthy Androscoggin. Education: Bachelor of Arts at Brown University, and a master’s degree in leadership studies at the University of Southern Maine and Lewiston-Auburn College. Family: my husband, Peter, is the Bates College men’s lacrosse coach, and my children are […]
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Tea & Lobster hope to bring more movies to Lewiston-Auburn
AUBURN — Ravi “Tea” Jackson is a United Kingdom native with a background in law and finance. Ben “Lobster” Santos is an Auburn native with a background in tech and web development, and together as Tea & Lobster Productions, they’re hoping to bring more movies to this L-A. “If you drive 30 minutes one way, […]
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Lewiston and Auburn merger: PRO: Choosing the path that will define our future
The movement to join our Twin Cities is about making government work better for all of us — particularly maximizing the value of every tax dollar we pay. It is also about making LA a better place for our children and grandchildren. This is our mission and responsibility, and on Nov. 7 we have the […]
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Raymond J. Bellefleur
AUBURN — Raymond J. Bellefleur, 80, of Lewiston, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Bolster Heights in Auburn. Raymond was born in Lewiston on Nov. 23, 1936. He was a member of the Midtown Club. Raymond is survived by a sister, Lee Carrier; two brothers, Gilman and Gilbert; and was like a second father to his […]
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Lewiston and Auburn merger: CON: Never been grassroots support for merger of Twin Cities
The question seems relatively harmless: “Do you approve the charter and consolidation agreement as recommended by the Lewiston Auburn Joint Charter Commission?” We urge all residents to study the language carefully. The consequences of the vote are far from harmless. A “yes” vote would have negative ramifications for decades to come. For many reasons, we […]
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Question that will appear on Nov. 7 ballot in Lewiston and Auburn:
“Do you approve the charter and consolidation agreement as recommended by the Lewiston Auburn Joint Charter Commission?” The consolidation agreement details, which include the proposed charter, can be viewed here.
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JCC recommendations:
The following are major recommendations of the Joint Charter Commission: 1. City operations: By merging functions and cross training almost $600,000 of annual costs can be saved by merging existing administrative operations, including merging finance and operations to one department in one location. 2. Public safety: Administration would be reduced to put more officers on […]
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Auburn police say speed, inattention led to crash that killed Westbrook man
Auburn firefighters stand near a car that struck a tractor-trailer on Washington Street in Auburn on Tuesday afternoon, killing Cody Jacques, 21, of Westbrook. AUBURN — Police cited inattention and speed as factors in a fatal crash on Washington Street that killed Cody Jacques, 21, of Westbrook on Tuesday. Jacques was driving a 2018 Honda […]