Jared Golden understands hard work and public service. In the Maine Legislature, he fought to improve benefits for fellow veterans, increased wages for workers and expanded access to health care. Throughout his military service and public career, Golden fights for a country that takes care of working families, public servants and the elderly. Bruce Poliquin […]
Craig Saddlemire
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Tax bill hurts middle class
The main problem with the proposed Republican income tax bill is that it creates massive tax breaks for the nation’s wealthiest people, and it plans to add at least $1 trillion to the federal deficit each year after it is passed. That hole will have to be filled with debt, an increase in taxes on […]
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Proud of Ben Chin
What continues to impress me about Ben Chin’s commitment to public service is that he will name our community’s biggest problems, despite whatever short-term discomfort or resistance may arise from the discussion. He believes we don’t solve our greatest challenges by politely ignoring them. We must surface those issues and recognize them as our own […]
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Put a stop to sexual harassment
Recently, I was at a local financial institution when a middle-aged male patron began harassing the tellers. He rated their attractiveness, romantic lives and solicited a hug or kiss. They politely declined. When one teller refused to discuss her marriage, the harasser looked to another middle-aged male for input. The second male affirmed the harasser’s […]
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Lewiston housing co-op aims for third project
LEWISTON — A downtown Lewiston housing cooperative wants to begin work renovating its third property later this summer, with a little help from city and federal dollars. Craig Saddlemire of the Raise-Op Housing Cooperative asked city councilors Tuesday to set aside up to $204,750 in federal HOME funds to help renovate the nine-unit apartment building […]
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Cloutier has positive vision for Lewiston
For her first term, Kristen Cloutier has done an excellent job on the Lewiston City Council, and I look forward to having her represent Ward 5 for a second term. She brings a positive attitude and a forward-thinking vision to her service in local government. She is thoughtful, solution-oriented and not afraid to support bold […]
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Harper — Saddlemire
Craig Saddlemire and Julia Harper LEWISTON — Announcement is made of the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Julia Harper and Craig Saddlemire, both of Lewiston. Miss Harper is the daughter of Diana Clarke of Poland and Jeff Harper of Auburn. She received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Maine. She is currently […]
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C. Saddlemire: True commitment to Lewiston
I support Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston because he leads with the values of love, cooperation and solidarity. Most importantly, Ben is unafraid to tackle one of the biggest problems in our city: corporate slumlords. I met Ben in 2004, when he was a young college student helping raise money for a local anti-poverty […]
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C. Saddlemire: Supports investing in Maine people
I support Heidi Brooks for Maine House District 61 because she is committed to moving forward on issues that support all Mainers. She supports restoring municipal revenue sharing, which rightfully requires sharing state revenue with local communities to lower the tax burden on property owners. She would vote to accept federal dollars to ensure that […]