1937 – 2015 OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Roger M. Pouliot, 78, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Old Orchard Beach. He was born in Lewiston on Feb. 18, 1937, a son of Antonio and Yvonne (Poulin) Pouliot. He was a graduate of Lewiston High School, Class of 1957. He […]
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Replace Lewiston’s mayor, council
Last month, I submitted a letter about Lewiston needing a total replacement of its mayor and City Council. After the Council’s Aug. 11 meeting, I know for sure at least four councilors have to go. Despite the Planning Board’s advice not to purchase land on Oxford Street and Councilor Shane Bouchard’s statement that this was […]
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M. Cayer: Lewiston needs engaged community
This is in response to the letter from Bob Pelletier (July 14) stating his belief that it is “time for change.” Pelletier suggests that all Lewiston councilors should be replaced. I have served the constituents of Ward 6 for nearly six years. In that time, we have reduced our operating budget significantly. We have reduced […]
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Kristine Kittridge seeks Lewiston Council seat
LEWISTON — A 25-year-old St. Mary’s Region Medical Center dietitian announced her plans to seek the City Council seat in Ward 7. In a written statement, Kristine Kittridge said she plans to seek the position held by Michael Lachance. She said she cares deeply about Lewiston and sees opportunities to provide new ideas and energy […]
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R. Pelletier: Think of the taxpayers
As members of the Lewiston City Council go through the budget process, they should try to think about the taxpayers who actually pay the bills. Property owners have absorbed increased taxes several times. In these tough times, councilors should consider if the city is actually overstaffed in management. Or how many taxpayer dollars are being […]
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J. Foss: Dependable and responsive
I am a lifetime Lewiston resident with some concern regarding Darcy Reed, who is only 20 years of age. In the Sept. 12 Sun Journal, Darcy Reed appeared in the 8th District Court log having pleaded “offense committed” to a civil charge of minor consuming liquor. She was fined $500. Do voters really want that […]
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Lewiston panhandling rules target aggressive beggars
LEWISTON — The city has a bigger problem with aggressive panhandlers than it does with people begging for change blocking traffic, according to police Chief Michael Bussiere. Bussiere recommended that the city adopt ordinances that do two things: They address panhandling in traffic and aggressive panhandling. “That’s not just asking for money or cigarettes of […]