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Wife hopes to succeed husband as Oxford County Commissioner

OXFORD — Longtime Oxford resident Diane Jackson, 59, has announced she will run for the Oxford County commissioner seat held by her husband, Caldwell “Caldie” Jackson. Caldwell Jackson, the current chairman and a two-term commissioner, is unable to seek re-election due to his position with the state. The announcement sets up a two-way race between […]

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Posted inLewiston-Auburn

Candidates forum in New Gloucester June 4

NEW GLOUCESTER — Two candidates are vying for one open seat on the Board of Selectmen. They are Pamela Slye and Laura Sturgis. A candidate forum, open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Road. Beverly Cadigan will serve as moderator. Residents are […]

Posted inFranklin

CORRECTION: RSU 73 candidate

LIVERMORE FALLS — A story on Page B1 of the April 22 Franklin edition should have reported that Angela Courchesney is a candidate for a three-year term on the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors. The information was incorrectly submitted.

Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills

Nomination papers for Oxford selectman available

OXFORD — Nomination papers are available for candidates to fill an open seat on the Board of Selectmen in November. Oxford Town Clerk Ellen Morrison said Monday that candidates need a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 100 verified signatures from registered Oxford voters to qualify.  Nomination papers are due at the town office by […]

Posted inLewiston-Auburn

Spruill seeks Auburn council seat

AUBURN — John T. Spruill said he plans to run for one of two at-large seats on the City Council, and he’s appealing to supporters to help him meet nomination requirements. Spruill released a statement that is critical of current councilors. “Shortsighted decisions like not supporting the Balloon Festival, Liberty Festival, closing fire stations and […]