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Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Our political leaders must learn to give a little to get a little

by Bill Matthews October 3, 2023October 2, 2023

To stand alone in Washington, D.C., must be hard. It’s also never been more necessary.

Supporters rally for suspended Oakland town manager

by Amy Calder September 13, 2023September 18, 2023

The Town Council placed Ella Bowman on paid administrative leave Aug. 23, and she still does not know the details as to why, except that it was because of an employee complaint.

Local & State, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel

Waterville city councilor faces challenge from Planning Board member in mayoral race

by Amy Calder September 11, 2023September 12, 2023

Matthew S. Boulerice, a member of the Waterville Planning Board, plans to run with no party affiliation against City Councilor Michael J. Morris, a Democrat, for the mayor’s seat.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Waterville Republicans set caucus to nominate candidates for office

by Amy Calder July 28, 2023September 12, 2023

City Republicans on Tuesday are scheduled to name candidates for mayor, City Council and Board of Education, as well as Kennebec Water District board of trustees.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

Biden will be first sitting president to visit Auburn since 1912

by Steve Collins July 26, 2023July 27, 2023

When Biden speaks at Auburn Manufacturing on Friday, he will be only the fifth president to visit the Twin Cities while in office.

Local & State, News

Bar Harbor protester sues police over arrest outside home of conservative activist Leonard Leo

by Emily Allen July 20, 2023July 21, 2023

Eli Durand-McDonnell says officers violated his first amendment rights when they arrested him at the behest of conservative legal activist Leonard Leo.