Responsible Maine voters should be reminded that after 40 years of Democrat majorities in state government, a Republican majority in 2010 inherited a massive debt in retirement funds, health funds and hospital payments. Gov. Paul LePage and Treasurer Bruce Poliquin reduced those deficits and paid the hospital debt. And long overdue, the Republicans removed 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 James Sorcek and Brian Wood officially have withdrawn their names from the ballot, according to records maintained by the Clerk of the House in Augusta.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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J. Lysen: Candidates who care about Maine
Lewiston-Auburn voters should not be fooled by the rhetoric from Republicans such as Gov. Paul LePage, Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald and state Senate candidate Patti Gagne, that we cannot afford to provide Mainers basic necessities such as health care or affordable housing. That deception is rooted in a campaign of fear and scarcity, with echoes […]
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Livermore, Livermore Falls Dems to meet Sept. 11
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Livermore and Livermore Falls Municipal Democratic Committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, at Spruce Mountain Democratic Headquarters, 24 Main St. For more information, call Robin Beck at 233-0779.
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Androscoggin Dems to host barbecue Sept. 7
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will host a volunteer appreciation barbecue from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at 814 Main St. 2nd District Congressional Rep. Mike Michaud, a candidate for governor, and state Sen. Emily Cain, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, and local Democratic candidates are expected to attend. […]
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Lewiston Dems to meet Aug. 13
LEWISTON — The Lewiston City Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Lewiston Armory. There will be a business meeting and presentation from candidates campaigning for public office. Instead of a guest speaker this month, members will have an opportunity to address the Executive Committee to give advice, share thoughts […]
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James Carville speaking at Freeport fundraiser
FREEPORT — Democratic strategist James Carville is the keynote speaker at the Maine Democratic Party’s annual summer fundraiser. The Muskie Lobster Bake is being held Sunday at the Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport, where party faithful are getting a chance to hear from Carville and meet Democratic candidates. On hand for the event are Mike […]
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James Carville speaking at fundraiser
FREEPORT — Democratic strategist James Carville is the keynote speaker at the Maine Democratic Party’s annual summer fundraiser. The Muskie Lobster Bake is being held Sunday at the Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport, where party faithful are getting a chance to hear from Carville and meet Democratic candidates. On hand for the event are Mike […]
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Androscoggin Democrats to caucus
LEWISTON — There will be a special Democratic caucus at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Lewiston Memorial Armory to fill the following vacancies: Androscoggin County Commission District 2 (part of Lewiston); Androscoggin County Commission District 5 (part of Auburn); Androscoggin County Commission District 7 (Livermore, Livermore Falls, Turner, Leeds, and Minot), and; Androscoggin […]
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R. Worthley: No assistance for illegals
A civilian medal of honor should be established and presented to Gov. Paul LePage and DHHS Commissioner Mary Mayhew for withstanding the Democrats’ vicious media war being waged against them. They are using intelligence and common sense to prevent working people from paying more than 50 percent of their wages to a liberal, corrupt system […]