The Maine Ethics Commission rules unanimously that Democrat Colleen Lachowicz didn’t improperly coordinate with a national fundraising group.
October 2012
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Maine state senator cleared in ethics probe
The state ethics commission clears Republican Sen. Nichi Farnham of illegal coordination between her campaign and a PAC to which she was named an officer.
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110-year-old Maine dairy facility to close
Garelick Farms’ parent company, Texas-based Dean Foods, says the Bangor plant will close in January.
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Ethics panel declines to investigate Waterville Senate candidate
Lachowicz, who made headlines around the country and world last month when Republicans called attention to her online gaming character “Santiaga” in the game World of Warcraft, told the commission that she was overwhelmed with responses following the GOP press release and mailer.
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Coalition lines up for Maine transportation bond
No organized opposition to the bond has surfaced, but some critics are wary of additional state borrowing in general.
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Early treat
HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Children with the Happy Hearts daycare led by Judy DeFelice, go on an early Halloween parade along Johnson Heights in Waterville this morning.
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Former Republican Sen. Simpson backs King
The former Wyoming senator says Angus King could become an independent bridge between the deadlocked parties in the Senate.
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Brad Pitt donates $100K to gay marriage effort
The money will be split evenly among Maine and three other states where same-sex marriage initiatives are on the Nov. 6 ballot.
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Power back on after storm
Kennebec River nears flood stage in Skowhegan; Whittier Road still closed in Farmington
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Maine pays $678K in legal fees in drug case
The Supreme Court ruled last year that it was unconstitutional to require doctors’ permission before selling data to drug companies.