POLAND — Selectmen on Tuesday accepted a proposal from Rudman Winchell of Bangor to assist the town in securing an amendment from the state for the Poland Spring Co. TIF District II agreement. Rudman Winchell’s proposed fees for services will be a flat $6,500, provided the firm is successful in securing Department of Economic and […]
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John Brautigam: Legislators can abolish leadership PACs
The proliferation of leadership PACs in Maine is detrimental to public confidence in the democratic process. Legislation now pending would ban such PACs. The Legislature should seize the opportunity. Maine voters have long demanded a campaign funding system that ensures accountability and honors democratic ideals. Through the years, many steps have been taken to reduce […]
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B. Bussiere: We would be unstoppable
This is in response to William Sullivan’s letter, printed Feb. 28. It got me inspired. I would like to run as his vice presidential candidate. I am a woman, a married conservative and, most importantly, a Christian. So, here is what I will go with for the campaign (to gain liberal media support). I will […]
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Five candidates running uncontested for Franklin County positions
FARMINGTON — Five candidates are running unopposed for Franklin County positions on Election Day, Nov. 4. Clyde Barker of Strong, a Republican, is seeking a second, four-year term as Franklin County commissioner to represent District 3. The district serves residents of Avon, Carrabassett Valley, Coplin Plantation, Dallas Plantation, Eustis, Industry, Kingfield, New Vineyard, Phillips, Rangeley […]
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YPLAA to host Candid Candidates night Wednesday
LEWISTON — The Young Professionals of Lewiston Auburn Area will present the 4th annual Candid Candidates forum from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Franco-American Heritage Center on Cedar Street. The public is invited. This year’s forum will focus on candidates running for state legislative offices. With 16 candidates confirmed, it will […]
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Lewiston Dems to meet Oct. 8
LEWISTON — The Lewiston City Democratic Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Coordinated Campaign Office, 124 Lisbon St. This is a change from the regular meeting usually held earlier in the evening at the armory. The reason for the change is to give folks an opportunity to […]
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Western Maine candidate forum on public education Sept. 25
LEWISTON — A legislative candidates’ forum focused on K-12 education is being held Thursday, Sept. 25, in Lewiston, bringing together those running for the Maine House and Senate in Western Maine and the school boards and superintendents from the districts they serve. The forum is scheduled to run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the […]
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Republicans drop out of races for Lewiston State House seats
LEWISTON — A pair of Republican candidates from Lewiston running for the Maine House of Representatives have dropped out of their races, in one instance leaving the incumbent Democrat unopposed. James Sorcek and Brian Wood officially have withdrawn their names from the ballot, according to records maintained by the Clerk of the House in Augusta. Sorcek was […]
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Turner board to interview rescue chief candidates
TURNER — Selectmen will interview candidates for rescue chief during an executive session at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11. The board is expected to meet in open session at about 6:30 p.m. for further action on the matter, Town Manager Kurt Schaub said. After a lengthy executive session this past Monday, the board unanimously agreed […]
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State House candidates get start on fall campaigns at Lewiston forum
LEWISTON — Candidates hoping to win a seat or re-election to the Maine Legislature later this year made one of their first public forum appearances during a Maine People’s Alliance forum at the Lewiston Public Library on Thursday. The two-hour event was dominated by Democratic incumbents, but at least one Republican and one independent candidate […]