The current unemployment rate is relatively low, but there are still many unemployed or underemployed Mainers. In 1998, Congress addressed this problem with state grants to provide local programs that help people gain the skills needed to reach their maximum potential within the work force. Maine’s share of funding in recent years has been approximately […]
Elaine Makas
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Freedom of speech for all
Let me see if I have this right — freedom of speech allows the Ku Klux Klan to march wherever they choose and chant whatever they choose. But, if NFL players peacefully and silently protest bias by taking a knee during the National Anthem, they are fined by the league and threatened by President Trump, […]
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Republican state senator, Democrats call for Gibson to withdraw from state House race
A Republican state senator said Tuesday that a controversial GOP candidate from Sabattus should not be running for office. Sen. Amy Volk, R-Scarborough, said in social media posts that Maine House of Representatives candidate Leslie Gibson has attacked Volk online. Volk has called for “respect and kindness” from lawmakers. Volk is one of the few Republicans […]
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Beam dedicated to job
As someone who has lived in Lewiston for more than 25 years, I was delighted to learn that Joline Beam has offered to continue on as the city councilor for Ward 6. Although I live two blocks from that ward, I am very much aware of Beam’s dedication to this city. She is a tireless […]
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Androscoggin Democrats elect officers
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee elected Elaine Makas as its chairperson at its election of officers on Thursday, April 6. Robin Beck, rural economic adviser and farmer, was elected vice chairperson. Also elected were Hannah Tower, a Bates College Democrat, as secretary, and Mary Roussel, retired U.S. Department of Treasury employee and former committee vice […]
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Reynolds has the skills
I encourage the citizens of Androscoggin County to vote for Tom Reynolds for register of probate. I have known him for more than 10 years and I am very much aware of the skills and abilities he will bring to the job. My eight years as county commissioner have given me great familiarity with the […]
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Androscoggin County Clerk Patricia Fournier to retire
AUBURN — Longtime Androscoggin County Clerk Patricia Fournier announced her retirement Wednesday night after serving the county for more than 40 years. Fournier’s surprise announcement came following an executive session that Fournier requested at the conclusion of the county commission meeting. Over the years, Fournier also served as the county personnel director and its purchasing […]
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Androscoggin County charter vote wins approval
LEWISTON — An amendment to the Androscoggin County Charter appeared headed for approval Tuesday, with all but the towns of Livermore and Livermore Falls reporting election results. The unofficial tally was 12,186 to 5,546. The amendment is aimed at resolving the issue of who has final say over county salaries, the County Commission or the […]
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Lawyers: Towns can’t sue Androscoggin County
AUBURN — Attorneys for the Androscoggin County commissioners have once again asked the superior court to dismiss a complaint filed by 13 Androscoggin County towns, arguing the towns do not have standing to file a civil complaint against commissioners. They assert that standing belongs to voters. Commissioners, through their attorneys, also argue that the towns’ […]
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Towns attack commissioners’ motion to dismiss case
AUBURN — Thirteen municipalities suing Androscoggin County commissioners for their votes on salaries and benefits have attacked the commissioners’ motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, with Lewiston in the lead, was filed in Androscoggin County Superior Court in July and contends that commissioners overstepped their powers in approving the county budget by voting in […]