As a long-time resident of Lewiston, I am honored to endorse Mike Lachance as he campaigns for Maine House District 61. It is time for Lewiston to be represented by someone who believes in the city and not to be held to a party vote or to vote as their employer tells them. As a […]
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State GOP chair disheartened by call for her resignation
State Republican Party Chairwoman Demi Kouzounas said Tuesday it is “a little disheartening” to have a Lewiston GOP House candidate call for her resignation. During an interview with Portland radio station WLOB, she decried the decision of Republican hopeful Mike Lachance to urge her to quit over her role in recruiting former Androscoggin County GOP […]
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For backing Mendros, state GOP boss should quit, candidate says
LEWISTON — A Republican from Lewiston who is running for the Maine House of Representatives is calling for his party’s state chairwoman to resign over her role in recruiting former Androscoggin County GOP leader Stavros Mendros as a legislative candidate in York County. Mike Lachance, a candidate in the 61st District, said Demi Kouzounas should […]
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Lachance announces run for District 61 seat
LEWISTON — Former Ward 7 City Councilor Mike Lachance has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the Maine House of Representatives District 61 seat. The seat is currently held by Democrat Rep. Heidi Brooks. Citing the need for a “rational revolution” in Augusta, Lachance chose to enter the race after another candidate […]
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Bouchard, Marcotte for council
As a fellow city councilor, I have worked closely with Shane Bouchard on many issues. Together, we have taken many stands in the face of adversity, never afraid to cast the right vote or sometimes disagree. Shane is a man of action who has represented his constituents as a skilled negotiator and problem solver. Bouchard […]
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Lisbon Street housing project wins Lewiston approval
LEWISTON — Councilors moved a Lisbon Street housing project forward Tuesday night, adopting a 20-year tax-increment financing benefit for developer Nate Szanton’s Hartley Block development. The TIF benefit, a joint development agreement and a parking agreement with the city, means that Szanton is clear to apply for Maine State Housing Authority tax credits for the […]
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Lewiston council begins comp plan review
LEWISTON — City councilors will suggest changes to the Legacy Lewiston Comprehensive Plan in writing, leading up to a May hearing on the document. “We have a little more work to do on this document before we are ready for a public hearing,” City Administrator Ed Barrett said. Councilors reviewed a list of 50 suggested […]
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New Lewiston City Council meets for first time
LEWISTON — Attention rabble-rousers: The new City Council has no plans to hold rowdy meetings and to be forever steeped in controversy. Meeting for the first time Wednesday night, the council gathered at City Hall to discuss its upcoming work. A few of the councilors expressed dismay at recent media coverage portraying the group as […]
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Lewiston opts for permanent expansion for Farwell Elementary
LEWISTON — A discussion about adding six classrooms to Farwell Elementary School focused more on enrollment Tuesday night than on how the new classrooms would look. Lewiston city councilors ultimately chose a pricier, $2.3 million option to alleviate crowding in Lewiston schools, voting to build a permanent addition closer to Farwell’s current building rather than […]
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Lewiston City Council settles in for split votes
LEWISTON — Voters put three Maine People’s Alliance candidates and three conservative candidates into the seven open City Council seats Tuesday night. Joline Landry Beam, who beat two opponents to claim the open Ward 6 seat, said she might be the swing vote. “I think I can work with anyone,” Beam said Tuesday. “I think […]