AUBURN — In his monthly radio appearance on Lewiston-Auburn station Z105.5, Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, announced the launch of his 2016 re-election campaign. “My priority in the Senate is always to help my constituents back home while advocating for limited government, fiscal responsibility and personal freedom from Augusta,” Brakey said in a prepared statement. “I […]
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Lewiston homeowners could become landowners — if they can afford it
LEWISTON — On one hand, Norm Meservier was able to get a nice house for a steal back in 1991: $18,000, plus $2,000 to fix the roof. “For $20,000, I got a house — not an apartment — clean and fixed up,” he said. “I don’t have upstairs neighbors. I don’t have downstairs neighbors. It’s […]
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Get out of jail free? Auburn senator suggests low-profile suspects pay no bail
AUGUSTA — Eliminating cash bail would dramatically reduce the number of inmates in Maine jails and dramatically lower taxpayer costs, according to state Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn. Brakey said Thursday he intends to introduce legislation that would do away with bail in Maine and replace it with a system that screens those charged with crimes […]
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Paris revaluation expected to start today
PARIS — Assessors are expected to begin today going door-to-door for a townwide revaluation set to correct mistakes. The purpose of the revaluation is to fix those discrepancies in a 2007 revaluation which overvalued land and undervalued homes. Residents may see their property taxes increase, decrease or stay the same based on their specific situation, […]
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Paul A. Samson
LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life of Paul A. Samson was celebrated by the Rev. Marc Caron Saturday, May 3, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul of the Prince of Peace Parish. Before arriving at Mass, the funeral procession to church was led by by the Lewiston Police Department […]
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Candidates vying for seats in expanded Androscoggin County Commission
AUBURN — Androscoggin County voters this June and November will get more candidates for more offices than ever. A just-released state list of the major party candidates includes 11 candidates for five seats on the county commission, two people for judge of probate and two for sheriff. The list, compiled by the Secretary of State’s […]