AUGUSTA — State Rep. Matt Moonen, D-Portland, said Monday that a bill he’s authored to change the way the state selects a replacement U.S. senator in the event of a vacancy has nothing to do with gubernatorial politics. Moonen’s bill was the source of speculation that Democrats were concerned U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, might […]
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Proposed budget $100,000 less than budget for current year
POLAND — Voters at Saturday’s annual town meeting will be asked to approve a $5.5 million municipal budget, an amount that is about $100,000 less than the current year’s budget. “The operational budget is a little less than a year ago,” Town Manager Bradley Plante said. “The Budget Committee and selectmen worked very hard to […]
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Caldwell, Gray elected Chesterville selectmen
CHESTERVILLE — Voters elected Paul Caldwell and incumbent Scott Gray to represent them as selectmen Monday at the polls at the Town Office. Caldwell won the three-year term by a vote of 107-81 over incumbent William Hastings, according to Town Clerk Heather Wheeler. Scott Gray retained his seat by a 124-73 vote over challenger Patricia […]
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Nomination papers available for Jay selectpersons seats, RSU 73 terms
JAY — No one has taken out nomination papers for one of two positions on the Regional School Unit 73 board, Town Clerk Ronda Palmer said Friday. Director Michael Morrell has returned papers for one of the three-year terms, she said. The second position is held by Darcie Calden. Elections will be held April 28. […]
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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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Chesterville voters to elect two selectmen
CHESTERVILLE — Voters have two selectmen races to decide at the polls from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the Town Office. Incumbent William Hastings and Paul Caldwell are vying for a three-year term on the board. Incumbent Scott Gray and Patricia Hastings are seeking election to a one-year term. Residents will take […]
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Lawmakers seek reform for Maine’s Clean Election law
AUGUSTA — A stack of bills aimed at cleaning up Maine’s Clean Election finance law holds the potential to rankle political leaders on both sides of the aisle. State Rep. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, said he knows leadership is displeased with his efforts to stop candidates who are seeking state office from also running political action […]
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Newry town meeting warrant, budget finalized
NEWRY — Town elections will be held Monday, March 2, at the Town Office. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to choose a moderator, a selectman and two school board members. Administrator Loretta Powers said Wednesday that Selectman Brooks Morton is seeking re-election in a contested race with former Selectman Jim […]
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LePage wins more votes than any governor in past 30 years
LEWISTON — Republican Gov. Paul LePage has entered Maine’s political history books — and this time it’s for a statistic that many of his opponents never saw coming. LePage was re-elected Tuesday with 48.4 percent of the vote over Democratic challenger Mike Michaud and independent Eliot Cutler. LePage also won more total votes than any […]
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LePage wins another four years in the Blaine House
LEWISTON — Before a hometown crowd of about 300 supporters in the basement reception hall of the church he attended as a boy, Republican Gov. Paul LePage declared victory early Wednesday morning. “Tonight I’m very, very humbled and very proud; I’m very, very proud,” LePage said. “Because 50 years plus, I was raised across the […]