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Shawn Moody announces bid for governor, this time as a Republican
The owner of a chain of auto body shops, who says Mainers are tired of simply getting by, becomes the 5th Republican and 21st candidate in the race to replace Gov. LePage in 2018.
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With crowded field in governor’s race, Maine clean elections fund could face shortfall in 2018
The fund, often tapped to balance state budgets, may need more money if enough candidates quality for public financing.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, Politics
Recount of Winslow votes finds tie for Town Council seat
A recount on Friday of the race between incumbent Jerry Quirion, 71, and Lee Trahan, 46, found a tie of 173-173, setting the stage for a potential special election.
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Shawn Moody enlists former LePage staffers for expected run for governor
The body shop entrepreneur from Gorham joined the Republican Party last month and is planning a news conference Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics
Former mayor of both Lewiston and Auburn files to run for governor
John Jenkins also served in the Maine Legislature and won a write-in campaign to become Auburn’s mayor.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine
Winslow voters turn down $10.33M school bond for consolidation plan
The bond would have covered costs to expand and renovate the elementary school and high school so the junior high building could be closed and its students moved to the other schools.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine
Augusta school board results unavailable
The results of the race between two write-ins was still being tallied late Tuesday.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine
Monmouth voters pass moratorium on recreational pot sales to allow more time for rulemaking
They voted on the proposal a few days after Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a bill that would have created a framework for the sales.
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New Monmouth school approved
The school’s entire $26.2 million construction cost would be paid by the state.