Incumbent Rep. Brian Jones, D-Freedom, is challenged by Republican MaryAnne Kinney in the election.
Evan Belanger
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Former teacher, Oakland police officer seek place on RSU 18 school board
The two candidates to succeed Laura Tracy, the current school board chairwoman, are newcomers to elected politics
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Four vying for two town council seats in Winslow
The only incumbent, Jerry Quirion, faces a construction company project manager, a former church pastor and an executive assistant for re-election.
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Nadeau, Morissette in another Winslow rematch for Maine House District 78
Democrat incumbent Catherine Nadeau faces Republican Susan Morissette in the rubber match after three elections pitting the two.
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1975 cold case murder probe revived in Newport
State police are seeking new evidence in the murder of Ellen Choate, who disappeared in 1975, and whose remains were found in Newport in 1977.
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Former House speaker faces Sidney Democrat in race for House District 77
Sharp differences have emerged between Rep. Robert Nutting, R-Oakland, and his Democratic challenger, Alan Tibbetts of Sidney
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Two seek Oakland Town Council seat
Incumbent Councilor Mark Fisher is facing a challenge from Harold Buzzell Jr., a firefighter.
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Thayer Center for Health opens doors to public
The recently completed $16 million renovation allows MaineGeneral Health to consolidate medical services that had been scattered in several Waterville area locations.
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FairPoint strikers urge Colby trustee to help resolve dispute
Striking IBEW members picketed a meeting of the Colby College Board of Trustees because one of its members is chief investment officer for Fairpoint’s biggest investor.
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Waterville, Augusta FairPoint employees say they’re in it for long haul
About 800 striking employees on Thursday received their last paycheck as the strike against FairPoint enters its second week.