William Cohen, a Republican and former U.S. senator from Maine who also served on the House Judiciary Committee that investigated President Richard Nixon, believes President Trump committed “a form of a high crime and misdemeanor.”
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Diplomat changes testimony, says aid to Ukraine was tied to investigations
Gordon Sondland now says he told a Ukrainian official that military aid would resume only if Kiev opened investigations requested by President Trump.
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Lisbon voters approve both bond issues
LISBON — Voters on Tuesday approved two bond requests totaling $7.5 million for infrastructure improvements. Residents voted 655-406 to borrow up to $1.5 million to finance the reconstruction of 2.4 miles of Pinewoods Road from the intersection of Spruce Street to Cotton Road. They also voted 762-294 to borrow up to $6 million to replace […]
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Former U.S. envoy says Ukraine warned her she was Giuliani target
The committees leading the Democrats’ impeachment probe release the first transcripts of closed-door interviews while 4 White House officials defy subpoenas to testify.
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Appeals court agrees Trump tax returns can be turned over
The ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is certain to be further appealed.
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Maine, Oxford Hills, Politics, River Valley
Franklin and Oxford Counties Polling Places
Albany Township: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town House Andover: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Avon: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room Bethel: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Crescent Park School Bridgton: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Buckfield: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Canton: 8 a.m. to 8 […]
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Androscoggin County Polling places
Auburn: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ward 1 — Washburn School, 35 Lake Auburn Ave. Ward 2 — Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive Ward 3 — Fairview School, 397 Minot Ave. Ward 4 — Auburn Hall, 60 Court St. Ward 5 — Sherwood Heights School, 32 Sherwood Drive Durham: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. […]
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Election 2019: Lewiston School Committee At-Large
OWEN CARDWELL-COPENHEFER Occupation: Customer relations associate at the Department of Health and Human Services Education: Bachelor of Arts in politics from Bates College Family: Mother, father, sister and paternal grandmother live in Louisville, Kentucky. Political experience: Treasurer for the Lewiston Democrats, secretary for the Androscoggin Democrats, member of the Democratic State Committee Why are you […]
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Election 2019: Lewiston School Committee, Ward 7
JON CONNOR (Write-in candidate) Occupation: U.S. Air Force, retired; owner of Logistics Services & Consulting; local Realtor Education: Studying at Park University; Associate of Applied Science degree in transportation management from Community College of the Air Force; Lewiston High School Family: Wife, Angie, daughter Julia and son-in-law Josh, daughter McKayla and son Jonny. Political experience: […]
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Election 2019: Lewiston City Council Ward 7
Incumbent Councilor Michael Marcotte faces challengers Stephanie Gelinas and Kaitlyn Rourke.