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Archive for September 2015
Avant-Garde Paint Bar hosts ribbon cutting in Lewiston
Chamber president Matt Leonard with Ashley Fuller and Nicole and Corey Bouyea of Avant-Garde and Lewiston Mayor Robert MacDonald. TCT photo by Laurie A. Steele
Avant-Garde Maine held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their downtown Lewiston paint bar and art studio at 182 Lisbon Street in Lewiston on September 17.
Governor’s Address: Maine Will Test Assets for Those Seeking Food Stamps
Our administration will start testing applicants for food stamps to determine if they have more than $5,000 in assets. It has just come to my attention that this is the federal law.
Dear Maine Taxpayer,
APD launches HERO Initiative
Press conference speakers included Michael Wardrop, Resident Agent in Charge at U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Scott Pelletier, Commander at Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Andrew Robinson, District Attorney for Androscoggin County Jonathan LaBonté, Auburn Mayor, Phillip Crowell, Auburn Chief of Police, Silas Howland, Co-Founder/Director of Recover Together, Janine Champagne of St. Francis Recovery Center and Nicole Garrant of Tri-County Mental Health Services. TCT photo by Laurie A. Steele.
Auburn’s drug abuse awareness campaign, HERO Initiative press conference was held at Auburn City Hall on September 21.
Enough is Enough: Mainers have a right to know how their money is spent
By Robert E. Macdonald
Mayor of Lewiston
It’s time for a major overhaul of the many laws and policies dealing with confidentiality, laws that dictate how federal, state and local government are run.
A person’s medical records, financial statements and other personal information should be blocked from busybodies who seek it out of curiosity. This type of information should remain protected.
Recently, a friend asked if it would be possible to locate a gentleman he had known for many years and was now terminally ill. He sought to contact the man with the hope of providing him help and comfort in his final days. I called an organization I felt could locate the man.
Lewiston Fire Department Hosts 9-11 Remembrance
Lewiston Honor Guard members place a wreath to honor fallen Lewiston firefighters. This year’s ceremony was held inside the station due to inclement weather. Once the weather improved, on-duty firefighters placed the wreath at the front of the firefighter memorial in front of the fire station. Honor Guard members also “Ring the Bell” in memory of those who perished on 9-11-01. Pictured is Pvt. Luc Gervais, Pvt. Carlos Ortiz, Pvt. Timothy Berry and Pvt. Cory Higgins. See additional photo on page 3. TCT Photo by Laurie A. Steele
Lewiston Firefighters and members of the Lewiston Fire Department Honor Guard gather at the front of Central Fire Station at the conclusion of their annual September 11, 2001 Remembrance Ceremony. Pictured are Pvt. Jonathan Keating, Pvt. Cory Higgins, Pvt. Carlos Ortiz, Pvt. Dennis Eveson, Pvt. Troy Cailler, Pvt. Anthony Siderio, Lt., Kevin Bergeron, Pvt. Luc Gervais, Pvt. Denis Morin, Pvt. Nathan Maillet, Pvt. Mathew Wiers, Pvt. Timothy Berry, Pvt. Bill Bergeron, Chief Paul LeClair, Pvt. Robert Gayton, Lt. Brian Bernier, Pvt. Trent Beaule, Pvt. Brooks Boucher and Lt. Richard Emmons. TCT Photo by Laurie A. Steele.
Governor Attends L-A Greek Festival
Governor attends L-A Greek Festival
Governor and First Lady Ann LePage visited the Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Lewiston on September 11. Stella Gammaitoni, Father Peter Day, Maine Governor Paul R. LePage, Tracey Levesque and First Lady of Maine Ann LePage. TCT photo by Laurie A. Steele
Androscoggin Bank announces Greater Giving recipients
Androscoggin Bank’s President and CEO and members of its Greater Giving Committee recently presented Community Concepts with a grant check in support of their Financial Capability project. Pictured here (l. to r.) are Kim Fogg of Comm. Concepts LSW Family Services; Sally Smith, Comm. Concepts Property Management Specialist; Tina Willard, Andro. Bank Commercial Loan Officer; Danielle Dill, Comm. Concepts LMSW-cc Clinical Manager Family Services; David Pease, Andro. Bank Chief Resource Officer; Paul Andersen, Andro. Bank President and CEO; Dennis Lajoie, VP of Economic Development & Housing, CEO of Comm. Concepts Finance Corporation; Sara Trafton, Comm. Concepts Grant Coordinator-Resource Development; Lacey Gammon, Andro. Bank Loan Operations Specialist; Nicole Gosse, Andro. Bank Customer Service Rep.; Melissa Runstrom, Andro. Bank Marketing Specialist; and Allicea Howard, Comm. Concepts Children’s Case Manager, Family Services.
Androscoggin Bank has announced the recipients of the first bi-annual grants awarded by Greater Giving, a new community impact program launched earlier this year to support nonprofits and other organizations that benefit the community in the areas of economic development, education or the arts. This first cycle of bi-annual grants totals over $7000. The Greater Giving awards committee approved grants to the following organizations.
Enough is Enough: There’s more than one side to local landlords
By Robert E. Macdonald
Mayor of Lewiston
What is a corporate slumlord? To hear the Maine People’s Alliance describe them, they are easily spotted.
They are the ones with horns, a pitchfork and red cape. They should only be approached in cold weather in order to prevent getting burned from the heat radiating from their bodies.
Public criticism is a price you must bear if you’re a public official. It is part of the job. Those who come before the Lewiston City Council are allowed to vent without fear of being attacked by either the mayor or members of the council. Your opinions, good or bad, are welcome.
