Opponents of a Nov. 7 ballot question that will ask voters to approve a casino in York County have gone on the offensive, launching a blistering campaign website Wednesday that attacks “Shady Shawn,” a reference to Shawn Scott, the Las Vegas casino developer who would benefit from the project. The website, wickedshady.com calls into question the ethics […]
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Business groups split on Medicaid expansion referendum
Business groups in Maine have sharply diverging positions on the Nov. 7 referendum to expand Medicaid, with some viewing it as a source of economic benefits and others as a precursor to a tax increase. Still others are undecided. The contrasting views were apparent Tuesday when the Maine Small Business Coalition, which claims to have […]
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State House election shapes up in Lisbon
LISBON — Republicans agreed Tuesday to pick Rick Mason as their candidate in a Nov. 7 special election to fill the state House seat left vacant by the death this month of his wife, Rep. Gina Crafts Mason. Their son, Sen. Garrett Mason, R-Lisbon, said he is thrilled his father is going to run for […]
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Dunlap avoids political spat over wording of Medicaid ballot question
AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap dodged a political dust-up Thursday about the wording of a referendum on whether to expand Medicaid in Maine. The proposed wording of the question initially referred to Medicaid as “health insurance,” a description that raised ire among conservatives who insisted it is more fair to call it welfare […]
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Auburn City Council, School Committee candidates set
AUBURN — The deadline passed Thursday for submitting nomination papers to run for municipal office, and the final list of candidates is set for the November election. There is some guaranteed turnover on both the City Council and School Committee, meaning city and school government in Auburn could have a different tone next year. In […]
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Secretary of State seeks input on wording of referendum questions
AUGUSTA (AP) — The state wants the public to weigh in on the wording of two referendum questions set for November’s ballot. A question to allow slot machines or a casino in York County asks voters if they want to allow a certain out-of-state company to seek state and local approval to do so. Profits […]
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Newcomers elected to Paris board
PARIS — Two political newcomers ousted two incumbents on the Board of Selectmen during the annual election Monday. Gary Vaughn and John Andrews will each serve a three-year term. Vaughn, the Economic Development Committee vice chairman, garnered 294 votes, while Andrews, the committee chairman, had 303. Outgoing board Chairwoman Janet Jamison got 240 votes and Selectman […]
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Five running for two seats in Harrison
HARRISON — Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the Board of Selectmen. Incumbent Chairman Matt Frank is seeking another three-year term, along with Henry Hudson Jr., Charles Parrott Jr., Ray Simoglou and Richard Sykes. Outgoing Selectman Richard St. John is not seeking re-election. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. […]
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Selectmen, school director to be elected in Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — Voters will elect two selectmen and a school board director during annual elections Tuesday, June 13. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Office, 34 Turner St. Del Dunn and Tina Brooks are seeking a three-year term for the seat vacated by outgoing Board of Selectmen Chairman […]
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Paris candidates share views
PARIS — Incumbents Janet Jamison and Kathy Richardson are facing challenges from political newcomers Gary Vaughn and John Andrews in the June 13 election for two seats on the Board of Selectmen for three years. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fire Station, 137 Western Ave. Each candidate was […]