Mathieu Duvall Age: 56 Occupation: Education administrator Political experience: Auburn Planning Board; mayor’s ad hoc committee on housing; 2025 Comprehensive Plan update committee. Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? Although I am running unopposed for my seat, I want to express my core belief as it relates to governance. […]
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Auburn City Council at-large seat: Platz running unopposed
Adam Platz Age: 39 Occupation: CFO/Business owner Political experience: One term as Auburn city councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? Over the past two years on both the City Council and the School Committee, I’ve tried to show what commitment and collaboration really mean. I do my homework, listen […]
Auburn City Council at-large seat: Gerry running unopposed
Belinda Gerry Age: 66 Occupation: Auburn city councilor, at-large; Notary public Political experience: Three terms in the Maine Legislature; three terms as Auburn city councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? As a lifelong Auburn resident and through my public service I have built a strong relationship within our community […]
Auburn City Council Ward 5: Walker unopposed for 8th term
Leroy Walker Age: 76 Occupation: Retired Political experience: Seven terms as Ward 5 councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? My experience comes from being a city of Auburn employee for close to 40 years, and then becoming a city councilor and holding that position for the past […]
Janet Mills looks to challenge Susan Collins in an effort to flip U.S. Senate
Maine’s 2-term Democratic governor will have to fend off primary challenges from several others, including Graham Platner, a 41-year-old veteran and oyster farmer whose campaign has garnered attention.
Meet the candidates running for Auburn City Council
While all seven council seats are up for election, only three are contested races.
New map brings Maine’s seaweed forests to the surface
In addition to seaweed harvesters, towns and regulators may use the high-definition map to help them manage the coastline and prepare for climate-related changes.
More than 200 stolen flags replaced at veterans’ graves in Camden
Aubuchon Hardware in Rumford is acknowledged for raising funds to replace the stolen flags and markers at Mount View Cemetery.
Maine offers free medical tests for residents exposed to PFAS
Covering the cost of blood tests for more than 600 households in areas where farms used sludge to fertilize their fields represents a turning point in the state’s response to the crisis, from tracking to direct medical intervention.
Maine cannabis sales mellow out as recreational industry marks 5th anniversary
Prices have dropped and sales have lagged as the state’s recreational and medical marijuana markets begin leveling off, according to state data released last week.