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Election 2022
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Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Mayors warn that Paul LePage will hurt Maine cities if he wins governor’s race
Trio of Democrats say Gov. Janet Mills has helped fund municipalities since taking office, while LePage reduced their funding during his two terms.
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Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Officials from Hallowell, Manchester and Farmingdale open to working together, sharing municipal resources
The three-town discussions comes as the future of public works operations in Hallowell will be tied closely to an upcoming nonbinding referendum question on the November election ballot asking if voters will approve buying land for a new facility.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Spending by outside groups surges with 3 weeks left until election
An increase in spending means Maine residents should prepare for even more ads supporting or attacking the candidates for governor.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
In Boothbay region, water fluoridation sparks debate about public health and personal choice
Residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport will decide Nov. 8 if they want to continue adding fluoride to public drinking water.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Democrats, allies are spending big in bid to keep control of Maine’s Legislature
If successful, Democrats would maintain the ability to elect constitutional officers, set the policy agenda and block policy proposals from former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, should he defeat Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Nov. 8.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
The election is Nov. 8; these are the reasons you should vote
Political leaders and political scientists say America’s democratic roots require people to head to the polls and that the nation’s future depends on it.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts
While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state’s role as a leader in fighting climate change.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Author Ibram X. Kendi speaks in Portland on legacy of slavery and the tipped wage
During an hour-long talk at the First Parish Unitarian Church on Friday, Kendi talked about the history of slavery and tipping, and how to overcome bias and change policy.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Ad Watch: Out-of-state group falsely accuses Gov. Mills of increasing gas tax
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills was initially skeptical about a bill that would have added 40 cents a gallon to carbon fuels and Democratic lawmakers abandoned the bill in committee amid Republican-led opposition.