AUGUSTA — Voters across the country typically choose an attorney general in a statewide election that’s sometimes bitterly contested because the post is often a stepping stone to higher office. In Maine, though, the electorate is a lot smaller: the 186 members of the state Legislature. So there aren’t any annoying television commercials, mean-spirited mailers […]
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Prodan wins second term as Franklin County treasurer
FARMINGTON — Pam Prodan, a Democrat from Wilton, won a second four-year term Tuesday as the Franklin County treasurer. She beat Quenten Clark Jr., a Republican from Farmington by an unofficial vote of 7,131 to 6,580. Prodan is a former private practice lawyer from Wilton and has served as county treasurer for the past four years. […]
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Early results show Prodan ahead in Franklin County treasurer race
FARMINGTON — Partial voting results Tuesday night showed Democrat Pam Prodan ahead of Republican Quenten Clark Jr. in the race for Franklin County treasurer. Prodan was leading 6,138 to 5,083. Chesterville, Coplin Plantation, Farmington, Industry, Jay, New Sharon, Kingfield, Sandy River Plantation, Strong, Temple and Wilton reported results as of 1:05 a.m. on Wednesday. Prodan, a former private practice lawyer from Wilton, […]
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Race for Oxford County Treasurer: Elizabeth Calhoun
Name: Elizabeth Calhoun Party: Democrat Hometown: Oxford Hobbies: I am an avid genealogist and belong to several lineage societies. I like to read — both fiction and nonfiction, and participate in reading discussions with both my in-person and online book clubs. I enjoy crafts, especially cross-stitch and crochet but always like to learn new things. I […]
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Race for Oxford County Treasurer: Marc Vanderwood
Name: Marc Vanderwood Party: Republican Hometown: Hobbies: Spending time with my wonderful wife and son, who have been very supportive of my position and re-election. I also enjoy racing sled dogs, running cross country, skiing and mountain biking. Can you talk a little bit about your background? What do you do for work? I have […]
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Livermore Falls town clerk to add treasurer to duties
LIVERMORE FALLS — Amanda Allen has been hired as treasurer/town clerk, Town Manager Stephen Gould said Friday. Allen, of Livermore Falls, who has been with the town for 17 years, has held many positions. Prior to the recent appointment she was town clerk, sewer clerk and General Assistance administrator. Part-time Treasurer Barbara Robinson resigned in […]
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Proctor named finance director-treasurer for Androscoggin County
AUBURN — The Androscoggin County Commission unanimously approved the hiring of Clarice Proctor of Lewiston as the county’s finance director and treasurer. Proctor will begin working for the county May 14. “She’s going to be excellent,” County Administrator Larry Post said after Wednesday’s meeting. “We’re very lucky that she’s going to be working for us.” […]
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Three commissioners named to treasurer's hiring committee
AUBURN — In a 4-3 vote, three Androscoggin County commissioners voted last week to put themselves on the hiring committee for a new county treasurer. Commissioner Isaiah Lary of Wales nominated Commissioner Bonney Starbird of Auburn, Chairman Zachary Maher of Poland and himself to serve on the committee to select a replacement for Robert Poulin, […]
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Former treasurer of Farmington food closet indicted
FARMINGTON — A grand jury indicted the former treasurer of the Share and Care Food Closet on Thursday. Mary O’Donal, 74, of Farmington is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the closet between Jan. 1, 2010, and Jan. 30, 2015. A conviction on the charge of felony theft by unauthorized taking is punishable by […]
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Livermore Falls selectmen trying to be more transparent
LIVERMORE FALLS — Addressing selectmen and residents at Tuesday’s meeting, Board of Selectpersons Chairwoman Louise Chabot said the board should try to alert residents at a meeting if a decision will be made after an executive session. “We should specify at the next meeting what we did for transparency and clarity,” she said. “Any member of […]