DNC Chair Ken Martin is hoping to rally support for Scott Harriman, who faces Republican Janet Beaudoin in a Feb. 24 state House race.
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Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington readies for budget work, June primaries
The Farmington Select Board reviewed updates from the town manager and town clerk covering staffing activity, routine operations and ongoing administrative work.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Group launches ballot initiative aimed at ending recreational marijuana sales in Maine
If the referendum question makes it onto the state ballot, voters will decide the fate of the $240 million-a-year market at the polls in 2026.
Posted inLocal & State, Local News, Rumford Falls Times
Nezinscot Region towns support petition for withdrawal from RSU 10
It was necessary for all three towns to approve the measure in order to move on to the next step.
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Maine’s effort to limit some political contributions now before federal appeals court
The Maine attorney general’s office this week appealed a July ruling that a law approved last year by voters was unconstitutional. Supporters hope the case could lead to broader campaign finance reform.
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Long-shot Democratic U.S. Senate candidate drops out, endorses Janet Mills
Daira Smith-Rodriguez, of Biddeford, entered the race a month ago but failed to get any traction among a crowded field.
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Here’s what candidates for governor have to say about health care in Maine
Ten of the 17 candidates registered with the state weighed in on their future plans, Trump administration cuts and investment priorities during a forum hosted by Health Care for Maine on Tuesday.
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No Labels Party officially dissolves in Maine
Maine voters formerly registered with the party — which presented itself as a centrist, third-party option — are now considered to be unaffiliated, according to the secretary of state.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Lisbon to interview, choose candidate to fill council vacancy
Three finalists were chosen from eight applicants seeking to fill the opening caused by the resignation of Jeremy Barnard.
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Maine lawmakers push to expand ranked choice voting to governor’s race
The Maine Law Court issued an advisory opinion in 2017 saying the method would violate the state Constitution, but proponents say a court decision in Alaska dismantled the court’s reasoning.