LEWISTON — Lewiston’s state legislators will hold public office hours from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the Couture Room at the Lewiston Public Library. Expected to attend are Sen. Nate Libby and Reps. Jared Golden, Heidi Brooks, James Handy and Roger Fuller. All are Democrats. The session will give residents a chance to […]
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Sen. Libby blasts Trump’s new immigration orders
AUGUSTA — Lewiston’s state senator called President Donald Trump’s immigration order “the most egregious moral failure by the American government in the modern era.” Nate Libby, the assistant Democratic leader, said the immigration restriction “runs afoul of the promise of America inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, that our shores will always be welcome to […]
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Maine lawmakers get down to business, slowly
AUGUSTA — The opening session of the Legislature on Wednesday was more like a giant family reunion than any sort of serious governing. “Here we are again,” said state Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn. Lawmakers chatted with old friends in the hallways, swapped stories with one another and, for the truly ambitious, searched out possible co-sponsors […]
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Stop the games, senator
In much the same way Michael Bloomberg attempted to “NYC” Maine’s gun laws, it looks like Sen. Nathan Libby, D-Lewiston, is trying to use personal tragedies to sell a political agenda from away. What bothers me with Sen. Libby is that his political narrative sidelines the real issue, which isn’t about bike lanes heading out […]
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Providing a safe environment
As elected officials representing Lewiston, we are deeply saddened and troubled by the heightened sense of fear that has been expressed by many in the Lewiston community. We appreciate the recent statement made by Mayor Robert Macdonald and interim Police Chief Brian O’Malley, asserting that “harassment based on race, religion, or other factors will not […]
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Maine Senate Democrats elect Troy Jackson as minority leader
AUGUSTA — Democratic Sen.-elect Troy Jackson of Allagash, who returns to the Legislature this year after a two-year hiatus, was elected Senate minority leader Monday evening by a vote of his fellow senators. In secret-ballot voting, Jackson bested Sen. Dawn Hill of Cape Neddick, who has been the assistant minority leader for the past two […]
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Maine Senate 21: Nate Libby
Age (on Election Day): 31 Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Economic development consultant Community organizations: Lewiston Universally Accessible Playground Committee, chairman; Lewiston Auburn Economic Growth Council, board member; Androscoggin Head Start, board member; Lewiston City Council (2011-2015); Lewiston Community Development Committee (2011-2015) Hobbies, activities etc.: Carpentry, cycling, gardening, exploring Maine Family status: Married; 1 child Years […]
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Changes in Homestead Exemption
During the past few weeks, Lewiston homeowners found their bi-annual property tax bills in their mailboxes. That has prompted many residents to reach out, asking me questions about changes in the Maine Homestead Exemption. I would like to clarify a few things. The Homestead Exemption has traditionally been a $10,000 reduction in taxable property value […]
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Lewiston legislative delegation to host public office hours
AUGUSTA — Members of Lewiston’s delegation to the Legislature will hold constituent office hours from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, in the Couture Room at Lewiston Public Library. Sen. Nate Libby will be joined by Reps. Peggy Rotundo, Michel Lajoie, Jared Golden and Heidi Brooks. The office hours provide local residents a […]
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Reform proposal available that would fix welfare system
Mainers know welfare is broken. They have seen with their own eyes that the system is susceptible to fraud and abuse. Meanwhile, they see that its successes at lifting Mainers out of poverty are too few and far between. The ranks of Mainers, including children, who live in extreme poverty are growing. Homelessness continues to […]