Residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport will decide Nov. 8 if they want to continue adding fluoride to public drinking water.
Election 2022
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Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Democrats, allies are spending big in bid to keep control of Maine’s Legislature
If successful, Democrats would maintain the ability to elect constitutional officers, set the policy agenda and block policy proposals from former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, should he defeat Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Nov. 8.
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Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
Top battlegrounds in battle for Maine Legislature
Here are the five Senate and five House races where party organizations and other outside groups are spending the most money. The figures include spending through Oct. 10. They do not include the money raised and spent by the candidates themselves. TOP 5 SENATE RACES 1. District 1: Rep. Sue Bernard, R-Caribou, vs. incumbent Senate […]
Posted inElection 2022, Politics
Shenna Bellows: Why voting matters
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows: “Voting is fundamental to everything else we care about. “School boards decide what is taught in schools. Town and county officials decide whether a road will be paved (and much more). State officials determine the laws on abortion and voting rights among many others. “From the speed limit you drive […]
Posted inElection 2022, Politics
How to vote in Maine
Maine takes voting so seriously that its state constitution guarantees every Mainer the right to vote, including prisoners, and even bars authorities from arresting voters going to and from the polls except in cases of treason, felony or breach of peace. There is no requirement to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 8 election, […]
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
The election is Nov. 8; these are the reasons you should vote
Political leaders and political scientists say America’s democratic roots require people to head to the polls and that the nation’s future depends on it.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts
While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state’s role as a leader in fighting climate change.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
Ad Watch: Out-of-state group falsely accuses Gov. Mills of increasing gas tax
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills was initially skeptical about a bill that would have added 40 cents a gallon to carbon fuels and Democratic lawmakers abandoned the bill in committee amid Republican-led opposition.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
Congressional candidate touted debunked myths, but now says it was a mistake
Ed Thelander, who is running against U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, repeated debunked social media rumors about litter boxes being placed in schools for students who dress and behave like cats.
Posted inElection 2022, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 holding hearing on school construction project
Residents of the seven towns will vote on the issue Nov. 8.