I am writing in reference to the article “Challenger calls Lewiston mayor divisive” (Oct. 18) and the comments that were made about Argo Marketing Group by Lewiston mayoral candidate Larry Gilbert. As a resident of Lewiston and an employee of Argo Marketing, I was completely shocked to hear the inaccurate information and Gilbert’s complete lack […]
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Argo Marketing owner upset by Gilbert’s comments
LEWISTON — Call center owner Jason Levesque said he’s not comfortable being a point in the election debate between the city’s next would-be mayors. “I don’t care about the election,” Levesque said Friday. “I care about being able to recruit people. If I’m trying to recruit new employees and they tell their mom, dad or […]
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Challenger calls Lewiston mayor divisive
LEWISTON — Mayoral candidate Larry Gilbert attacked Mayor Robert Macdonald again and again during a candidate forum Thursday, accusing him of denigrating the city around the state. “The mayor is supposed to be the ambassador of the city,” Gilbert said. “In other words, you speak well of your city. You don’t focus on the blemishes […]
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Lewiston mayoral candidates spar over housing, welfare in first debate
LEWISTON — Low crime, support for professional hockey in Lewiston, a positive view of the city’s rain fee and admiration for the city’s immigrants and Somali business owners were issues on which mayoral candidates Bob Macdonald and Larry Gilbert agreed Thursday night. Welfare, cleaning up downtown trash and publicly supported housing projects were some of […]
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Gilbert, Macdonald mayoral debate
More coverage: No love lost between Lewiston, Mayoral rivals Profile: Larry Gilbert, Lewiston mayor Profile: Bob Macdonald, Lewiston mayor Special section: 2013 Lewiston Mayoral Candidates
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Ballot 2013: Bob Macdonald, Lewiston mayor
Read complete coverage of the Lewiston mayoral race. Biographical information Name: Robert E. Macdonald Office sought: Lewiston mayor Home street address: 6 Jolin St. Campaign phone number: 784-3045 Campaign email address: Facebook page: N/A Twitter account: N/A Occupation or primary source of income: Retired Lewiston detective Education: Boston English High School; BS, Northeastern University, Boston Family: […]
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Ballot 2013: Larry Gilbert, Lewiston mayor
Read complete coverage of the Lewiston mayoral race. Biographical information Name: Laurent F. Gilbert Sr. Office sought: Lewiston mayor Home street address: 39 Cote St. Campaign phone number: 207 784-1958 Campaign email address: Facebook page: Facebook. com/LarryGilbertMayor Twitter account: @GilbertForMayor Occupation or primary source of income: Retired Education: Bachelor of Science degree in the administration of […]
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No love lost between Lewiston, Mayoral rivals
Read complete coverage of the Lewiston mayoral race. LEWISTON — Mayoral candidates Bob Macdonald and Larry Gilbert can’t agree on the most basic question — whether or not they even like each other. “I know Larry can’t stand me, and I don’t like him,” Macdonald said. “I think he’s arrogant, but that’s his style. I’m not […]
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P. Robinson: He has the experience
This year, Lewiston voters will recognize a trusted name running for mayor: Larry Gilbert. Having led the city as mayor from 2007 to 2012 with integrity and enthusiasm, it is time to give Gilbert another tour of duty. As a Vietnam veteran, he can surely relate to a tour of duty. His proven dedication to […]
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Hill withdraws from Lewiston mayoral race
LEWISTON — Mayoral candidate Walter M. Hill removed his name from the municipal ballot Friday, ending his campaign. “Today was really the deadline to make that happen,” City Clerk Kathy Montejo said. “It unusual, but it does happen.” Hill’s departure for the race leaves only two candidates — incumbent Mayor Robert Macdonald and former Mayor […]