LEWISTON — A Democratic candidate for the state Senate says his voting record on welfare reform is being misrepresented by the Maine Republican Party. The GOP campaign flier attacks Nate Libby of Lewiston for weakening efforts to “crack down” on fraud and abuse. Libby says the mailer, which features a photo of a heavy-set man […]
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R. Macdonald: Will move Lewiston forward
The biggest impediment to real welfare reform in Maine is the Maine Democratic Party. The Democrats have pledged their allegiance to Maine Equal Justice Partners, The Maine People’s Alliance and the ACLU. These nonprofits have no concern for overburdened taxpayers. Sen. Susan Collins answered Lewiston’s plea and continues working to find a solution to the […]
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L. Lachance: A fresh voice for Lewiston
There is a young woman running for the Maine Senate. She has vitality, energy and a strong desire to serve her community. Her name is Patti Gagne. Being a small business owner, always engaged with the city of Lewiston about different projects, she is an ideal candidate for the Senate. She will bring fiscal responsibility […]
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R. Reed: She understands
Patti Gagne gets it. While her opponent wants to raise the minimum wage, Gagne understands doing so will hurt employers and create job loss. It will negatively affect those on a fixed income, such as the elderly, as they will be forced to pay more for goods and services. While her opponent tells people that […]