LIVERMORE FALLS — The town’s proposed $197,861 administration budget will go before voters for the third time Tuesday, Nov. 5. It failed in June by a 155-131 vote and in July at a town meeting by a vote of 36-32. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Office. […]
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Gay rights legislation gains bipartisan support
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gay rights advocates from both parties are newly upbeat about the prospects for Senate passage of legislation that would bar employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The outlook for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act reflects the nation’s growing tolerance of homosexuality and the GOP’s political […]
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Voters to consider referendum to create plan to withdraw from AOS 97
FAYETTE — Voters will face a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 5, asking if they want the School Committee to develop a plan to withdraw from the alternative school district, which includes Winthrop. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Starling Hall on Route 17. Fayette and Winthrop residents voted in 2010 to […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Chesterville voters to consider water protection ordinance
CHESTERVILLE — Residents will consider adopting an ordinance to protect water quality in the town in a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 5. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Office. The town’s Water Resources Protection Committee developed a proposed ordinance that sets guidelines on commercial water extraction and mineral […]
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Deadline nearing for absentee ballot requests for Maine’s November vote
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine voters have a few more days to request an absentee ballot for next month’s election. The deadline for absentee ballot requests is Thursday. That also includes requests to vote in the presence of the municipal clerk. Requests will only be accepted after the deadline if the Secretary of State’s office accepts […]
Posted inOxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Candidates square off in Oxford select board race
OXFORD — Two political newcomers and one veteran committeeman are facing off in a three-way race for an open seat on the Oxford Board of Selectmen. Peter Laverdiere, Peter Cushman and William Sanborn submitted nomination papers to the town office last month and will be on the November ballot to fill two years remaining on former […]
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Rumford budget vote deemed official
RUMFORD — Town Clerk Beth Bellegarde said Friday afternoon that the results of Tuesday’s referendum ballot have been deemed official. The official results are as follows: * $749,000 for general government, 514-444. * $650,000 for public safety, 506-450. * $716,000 for the Police Department, 510-448. * $625,000 for the Fire Department, 528-431. * $874,000 for […]
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No school candidates for Ward 5 as write-in deadline nears
LEWISTON — Ward 5 voters still have no School Committee candidates as the deadline to make November’s ballot approaches. City Clerk Kathy Montejo said no candidates have notified her office saying they intend to run a write-in campaign for any city seats. Write-in candidates have until Oct. 7 to file their intentions with the clerk’s […]
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Public hearing on budget scheduled for Thursday
RUMFORD — Residents will have yet another chance to share their thoughts on the upcoming budget vote at a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday at Rumford Falls Auditorium. The public hearing will precede the 7 p.m. selectmen meeting. It’s the fourth public hearing in several months to discuss the budget vote. Voters in June […]