AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate voted 17-16 Tuesday in support of a bill that would move the state away from the Electoral College system when it comes to selecting a winning presidential candidate here. The bill, LD 511, would allow Maine to join a compact of states in allowing the presidential candidate who receives the […]
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Nomination papers available March 17 in Livermore, Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE/LIVERMORE FALLS — Nomination papers for town and school elected positions will be available for both towns March 17 at respective town offices. The papers are due back in each town by 4 p.m. April 25. In Livermore, two selectperson positions available. There is a three-year position currently held by John Wakefield and a two-year […]
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EL student B. Patrick: Rigging elections
Gerrymandering is the process of dividing up and redrawing voting districts to give a political party advantage. Gerrymandering is a problem because it affects everyone, by race, economic status, minority status or religion. Gerrymandering probably doesn’t have as much effect on wealthy people because they could just pay off state legislators to gain more advantages. […]
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Michaud says Maine should cancel MaineCare ride contract, get its money back
PORTLAND — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud is challenging Maine Gov. Paul LePage to exhibit “leadership and action” in light of ongoing problems with a state-funded nonemergency ride program. Michaud is a Democratic candidate for governor in 2014. The $40 million ride program, funded under the state’s Medicaid program, MaineCare, provides rides to medical appointments for eligible […]
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S. Lyons: Vote for moderates
Everything in moderation. Isn’t that what we are taught? It is OK to eat food with high calories as long as you don’t overdo it. Similarly, it is OK to have a drink or two as long as you know your limit. Then shouldn’t moderation be the same for politics? The voting public continues to […]