Ah, to see inside the head of Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald, who at least briefly managed to surpass Gov. Paul LePage in the Department of Blunt Statements by telling Somali refugees, in a televised BBC interview, to “leave your culture at the door.” Macdonald, elected last year, has roused grumbling from a wide variety of sources for provocative remarks […]
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Former state labor commissioner lecturing
LEWISTON — Laura Fortman, executive director of the Frances Perkins Center and Maine’s former commissioner of labor, will speak on “Frances Perkins: New Deal Legacy and Lessons for Today” on Wednesday. The talk begins at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Mays Center, 95 Russell St. Frances Perkins, who was the first U.S. Secretary of […]
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Mid Coast Hospital to host public forum
BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Hospital will host a public forum on a proposal from Mid Coast to merge with Parkview Hospital. Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston has a competing proposal to merge with Parkview. The forum will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Mid Coast Hospital Cafe and Conference […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Jason Warren, 22, of 18 Linwood Ave., warrants, 11:09 p.m. Oct. 2 on Washington Street. * Macarthur Taylor, 39, transient, violating conditions of release, 4:13 a.m. Oct. 3 on Court Street. * Patrick Lloyd, 26, of 36 Gerald Drive, Monmouth, violating condition of release, 4:36 a.m. Oct. 3 on Court Street. * […]
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R. Poirier: Proved to be fiscally responsible
I am voting for Peggy Rotundo, representative for Lewiston’s House District 74. I have seen her review legislation meticulously, ensuring she researches all the facts of a bill prior to voting. Quietly, never looking for the spotlight, she asks the tough questions. She is respected by both Democrats and Republicans in the state Legislature. Serving […]
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L. O’Brien: Has worked with small businesses
I am supporting Nate Libby for the state House District 74. His current service on the Lewiston City Council indicates his ability to work on difficult areas, such as Casella Waste and Bates Mill No. 5. The next years in Augusta will be difficult with a lean state budget and many areas that need investing. […]
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J. Stephenson: Experience matters
Androscoggin County is fortunate to have qualified Lewiston attorney Michael Dubois running for judge of probate. Sadly, after almost 40 years of honorable service, Judge Robert Couturier passed, the seat was vacated and a temporary replacement was appointed pending a special election. This November, a replacement will be elected. The judge of probate handles important […]
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T. LaLiberte: The guy we need in Augusta
Larry Poulin will make a perfect representative from Lewiston because he represents Lewiston. Poulin grew up in little Canada on Oxford Street. He put himself through college at the University of Maine and has raised a family in this community. Poulin served Lewiston with class for four years on the city council and four years […]
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P. Burns: A true community servant
It is time for a change in the Maine State House and Wayne Werts is a man I am proud to endorse. He is running for elective office for the first time. After a career as a public safety professional (33 years as an Auburn firefighter with nine years as the fire chief), Werts is […]
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J. Ziehm: Offers no alternatives
November presents Mainers with changes that need to happen in the voting booths. Though I can admire the service record of Charlie Summers, I cannot admire that, in the race for alternative energy sources, he has offered no answers other than the plain old attack ads (currently attacking Angus King). Those attack ads are sickening […]