Social media accounts Walker for Senate website Walker for Senate Facebook Occupation: Lawyer Education: University of Maine, Orono, and Maine School of Law Community Organizations: Board member, Hallowell Food Bank Treasurer, Ian Parker Foundation Patron, Harlow Art Gallery Former Trustee, Hubbard Free Library Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Golf; travel; reading; sports fan Family status: Long-term […]
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Lindsey Harwath, Maine House 79
Social media accounts www.facebook.com/HarwathforMaine www.instagram.com/LindseyHarwath Occupation: Goatherd Education: Bachelor of Arts in Criminology/Criminal Justice and Communication & Performance Community Organizations: China Community Food Pantry South China Community Church benevolence committee, choir Albion Elementary PTA secretary (previous) Thurston Park II committee for China (previous) Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Photographer, lover of books, gardener, sewing Family status: […]
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Jeffrey K. Pierce, Maine House 53
Social media accounts Facebook.com/Pierce For House Occupation: Building Contractor Education: K-12, 30 years in business Community Organizations: Alewife Harvesters of Maine (Executive Director) Dresden Planning Board (Chair) Dresden Budget Review Board (Chair) Dresden School Board (RSU 2) Plant Memorial Home (Board President) Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Love outdoor recreation in Maine, fishing being #1 , […]
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Thom Harnett, Maine House 83
Social media accounts harnettforthehouse.com https://www.facebook.com/ElectThomHarnett Occupation: Retired Attorney Education: New York University School of Law, J.D. 1980 Fordham University, B.A. 1977 Community Organizations: Gardiner Main Street-Board of Directors, 2011-2018 Kennebec Land Trust-Board of Directors, 2017-2018 Healthy Communities of the Capital Area-Board of Directors, 2014-2018 Maine Bar Foundation (now Maine Justice Foundation)-Board of Directors, 1999-2005; President […]
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Poll shows Gideon with large lead over Collins, but leaves out 2 independent candidates
The Quinnipiac University survey shows the Democrat up 54% to 42% over Sen. Susan Collins, but pollsters didn’t ask about independents Lisa Savage and Max Linn.
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Lively U.S. Senate debate puts front-runners Collins and Gideon on the hot seat
In one of the nation’s most closely watched races, the candidates challenge one another on health care, racial inequality, judicial nominations and dark money in politics. You can watch it here.
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In Senate debate, Collins, Gideon share stage for the first time
The televised debate in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race was co-hosted and live streamed by the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine.
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Feds to pay Maine lobstermen $50 million to offset trade war losses
Maine lobstermen are eligible for up to $250,000 each as part of a $527 million fishing industry bailout to help offset the impact of China’s retaliatory tariffs.
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PAC spending on tires, clothing spurs complaint against state Republican leader
But it is unclear how the Maine Ethics Commission will come down on the complaint because rules governing political action committees are different than those for Clean Elections candidates.
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Waterville Police say department’s Operation HOPE has helped more than 200 people
On Wednesday, Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives who is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, met with Waterville Police to discuss the program that helps find treatment for people addicted to opioids.