As Dana Wrigley and Don Borman seek re-election to the council, Kelly Roderick hopes her third time running will be the charm; residents also will vote on a $2.6 million plan to build a fire station.
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Two military veterans face off in Winslow’s only council race this season
Ben Twitchell, who has held the District 2 seat for six years, finds a challenge in newly eligible opponent Earl Watts.
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Waterville voters in four wards to elect councilors, Board of Education members
Voting will be held 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Thomas College on West River Road.
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Contested race shapes up for Kennebec County Register of Deeds
Republican Kristin Clark is challenging four-term incumbent Beverly Bustin-Hatheway.
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Collins, King, Pingree slam Trump plan to end birthright citizenship
Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin initially declined to comment on the president’s plan, saying he ‘didn’t see that,’ but later issued a statement saying ‘any executive order or law must pass Constitutional muster.’
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Former state official says Maine fails its poor
The governor’s office responded by saying poverty in Maine has declined over the last eight years and Kevin Concannon’s remarks ‘played on stereotypes of reform.’
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Holy animal control, Batman! Maine middle schoolers pick superhero for job in mock election
Students learned about ranked choice voting Wednesday at the Augusta State Armory.
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Local, county political candidates set for Hallowell forum
The forum will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Hallowell City Hall auditorium.
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Gardiner dog attack prompts proposal to change state law
Cynthia Roodman and Rep. Matt Pouliot announce legislation that would make leaving the scene of a dog attack a crime.
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Golden changes mind, decides to take part in Oct. 28 Maine Public debate
Miscommunication about whether U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin had planned to attend prompts Jared Golden to challenge Poliquin about his absence and the Poliquin campaingn to accuse Golden of lying.