Following Mayor Jonathan LaBonte’s announcement that he will not seek re-election this November, Auburn officials who worked with him during his three terms in office discussed his leadership style, and where it helped, or hurt, the city.
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Got books? Little libraries offer more than summer reading
SABATTUS — At least once a week — often more — Meghan Newman and her sons, 4-year-old Chase and 2-year-old twins Cade and Finn, walk to the library before lunch. It’s just down the street from their Lorelie Drive home and the closer they get, the more excited the boys get. The fact that the […]
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The numbers don't add up
Over the past two months I’ve taken time to review the Joint Charter Commission report on a merger and find myself perplexed by the calculations. One, however, is so shockingly wrong that it needs to be called out as it provides much of the later “tax savings.” In rebuttal to those supporting the merger I […]
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Rebuttal: There is no cake for LA
In response to Carl Sheline’s recent op-ed (Thursday, July 27), I note that a familiar refrain of the pro-merger fans revolves around the “negativity” of the “opposition” toward approving the Consolidation Agreement, which if approved on Nov. 7, will seal the deal and merge the city of Auburn into the city of Lewiston. It is […]
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Auburn to correct Civil War Medal of Honor recipient's gravestone
AUBURN — His gravestone in Oak Hill Cemetery says he was a Medal of Honor recipient during the Civil War, but Moses C. Hanscom’s surname is misspelled on his government-issued veteran’s marker. The city of Auburn plans to correct that. Having received a replacement stone, the city is planning a ceremony this fall to honor […]
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Cricket Wireless opens in Auburn
AUBURN — A new Cricket store has opened at 410 Center St. Cricket Wireless offers customers plans starting at $30 a month, no annual contract, rate plan pricing that includes monthly taxes, unlimited talk and text nationwide with all plans and a selection of smartphones. Store hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 […]
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David James Guy
AUGUSTA — Our beloved baby brother, David James Guy, 62, of Auburn went to see our beloved Heavenly Father on the evening of Saturday, July 15, at the Togus VA Healthcare Center in Augusta. His sister, Lauraine, had been by his side for two days before his death, playing Jimmy Swaggart hymns. He loved it. His […]
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United, we're ready to compete with NE
For the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of running the One LA campaign with Gabrielle Russell. We both love Lewiston-Auburn and are excited about our cities’ future together. As the campaign progresses, I’ve noticed a theme among the opposition’s arguments against unifying. Nearly all of reasons offered explicitly tear down or criticize the […]
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Leadership institute begins Sept. 13
LEWISTON — On Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 9 p.m., the Androscoggin Leadership Development Institute will begin with weekly sessions through the beginning of December. Hosted every fall by the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, ALDI is designed to enhance leadership abilities through skill-building and interactive sessions with experienced leaders. The program motivates […]
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Auburn man brutally beaten in Old Port still recovering
PORTLAND (WGME) — An Auburn man brutally beaten, then stabbed, in the Old Port is still recovering Tuesday night. Police saying they’re looking for at least six suspects, maybe even eight. Portland police say the victim was leaving the bars down in the Old Port early Sunday morning, heading up to his car at the […]