Past comments by the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate that resurfaced this week included now-deleted posts in which he criticized police and said that white rural Americans ‘actually are’ racist and stupid.
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Mt. Blue alumna Mali Obomsawin to perform with Yo-Yo Ma in Portland
Former Mt. Blue bassist and Abenaki musician Mali Obomsawin will join world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma for a sold-out concert celebrating the Northeast’s cultural heritage.
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Farmington sets lower tax rate in wake of dramatic property value hikes
Town Manager Erica LaCroix reassured residents that higher property values will not necessarily result in higher tax bills.
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Farmington approves flat pay raise for 2026 budget
Town officials say the flat pay raise aims to promote fairness and stability as Farmington plans for 2026 spending plan.
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Meet the candidates for Lewiston School Committee
Incumbents are looking to fill two seats among four vacancies.
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Beaudoin faces challenger Gould in Lewiston’s Ward 2
Incumbent Janet Beaudoin faces Melanie Gould for School Committee.
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Jensen, Leclair compete for at-large seat on Lewiston School Committee
Luke Jensen, Marcel Leclair face off for an at-large seat.
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Power mishap exposes Franklin County dispatch’s aging backup system
After an HVAC contractor cut power, officials said the outdated battery backup failed, prompting urgent plans to replace it using reserve funds.
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In Lewiston’s Ward 6, incumbent Hird faces Daley
Benjamin Daley challenges Meghan Hird in Ward 6 for School Committee.
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Harper, LaChapelle face off in Lewiston’s Ward 4
In Ward 4, it’s Julia Harper vs. Rick LaChapelle.